In the Hindu tradition, Ratha Saptami holds significant importance as a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya.

The second day of the Pongal festival, Surya Pongal, often referred to as Thai Pongal, holds the greatest importance among the festivities. This day is set aside for the veneration of the Sun God, ...

The world is in awe with the rich ancient tradition of India. Of the several traditions that have been passed down from ...

Pongal began on January 14 and will end on January 17. The second day of Pongal is the most important day of the four-day ...

B L Razdan The Hindu calendar is dotted with many festivals based on the Lunar calendar. However, Makar Sankranti, being based on the Solar calendar, is an exception, which in itself is an ode to the ...

Staten Island's Tamil community celebrated the 10th annual Harvest Festival with traditional Pongal rituals, cultural ...

Makar Sankranti draws from Hindu mythology and is thought to represent the triumph of good over evil. Worshippers commemorate this victory by engaging in prayers, performing rituals, and visiting ...

Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal means prosperity, flourishing, growth and abundance in work, business and life. ..

The vibrant and sacred festival of Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people across the world.

There are 12 mantras that accompany the surya namaskar postures, which praise the different qualities of the Sun God or Surya. When surya namaskar is performed with the chant of mantras ...