Masik Karthigai is also known as Karthigai Deepam. It is a monthly Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. This auspicious festival is primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu and ...

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In 1963 the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions The criteria for this choice were many The bird must be welldis ...

Offer one coconut, fruits, flowers, betel leaves, and betel nuts to Lord Murugan and perform archana. Vel Pratishta (Consecration of the Spear): Acquire a Vel (spear) made of Panchaloha (five ...