Basant Panchami falls on February 2nd, followed by Bhishma Ashtami on the 5th. Devotees observe Ekodishta Shraddha on this day in honor of Bhishma Pitamaha, a powerful character in the Mahabharata.

Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. It honors Lord Murugan ...

Widely celebrated by the Tamil community in Tamil Nadu India and across the world, especially in Sri Lanka, Singapore, ...