Vinayaka Chathurthi is on 10th September 2021 Vinayaka, Ganesha, Ganapathy, Pillaiyar – whatever name we call him, whichever form we make him – He is always there to remove all obstacles and bless us with wisdom and prosperity. Let us celebrate Vinayaka Chathurthi, with all his (and our) favourite dishes […]
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Merry Christmas
At the close of another year, we gratefully pause to wish you all Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Thiruvathirai Festival is on 2nd January 2018
Thiruvathirai Festival, also known as Arudra Darisanam, is observed in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December – January) on Thiruvathirai Nakshatram Day. It is a celebration of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which represents the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. Thiruvathirai Kali and Kootu (also known as Thalagam) […]
Tamil New Year is on 14th April 2021
Tamil New Year also known as “Varusha Pirapu” is on 14th April 2021. It is a time for celebrating new and prosperous beginnings. The common foods prepared for this day are made of Mango (Sour), Jaggery (Sweet) and Neem flower (Bitter) to signify the different aspects of our life. Mango Pachadi or […]
2019 Navaratri (Sep 29 – Oct 8)
The nine day festival of Navaratri, season of rejoicing and celebration, is a combination of many concepts, but the most common theme is the victory of good over evil.
Karthigai Deepam is on December 10th, 2019
Check out the recipes for Karthigai: Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by the Tamil people in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It has been referred to in many ancient works of Tamil literature that dates back to 2,000 or 2,500 BC. It is celebrated in a […]
Deepavali Recipes
Diwali is on October 27th 2019. There are varieties of sweets and snacks prepared specially for Diwali.
Chithirai Thirunal
May your life be as bright as this Kolam. Tamil New Year is on 14th April 2010. Even though it has been changed to the first day of Tamil Month of “Thai” (Pongal Day) as per Government orders, there is no change in the mind set of most of the […]
Holi Hai!!!
Holi, the festival of colours, is uniquely North Indian festival. Even though it is not much celebrated in South India, people live in South join with their friends and neighbours and enjoy this happy occasion. I posted SWEET SAMOSA and CURD VADAI for Purva’s Holi Hai Event I wish all readers […]
Pongal Recipes and Kolangal
The harvest festival of south India (Pongal) is on January 14th, 2021. Check out the Sweet Rice Pongal, Pineapple Rice Pongal, Ven Pongal, Dry Fruits Pongal, Vegetable Pongal, Rawa Pongal and Oats Pongal recipes and Kolangal.