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Hanuman Jayanthi, marks a symbolic acceptance of the human race's peaceful co-existence with nature and the worship of an animal as a divine creature. It is celebrated during Chaitra (April) to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god widely venerated throughout India. In Tamil Nadu, it is observed in the Tamil month Margazhi, which is one of the most auspicious months in Tamil Calendar. In 2016, Hanuman Jayanthi, in Tamil Month Margazhi is on January 09. |
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The Varushapirapu is the Tamil New Year, it is a time for celebrating new and prosperous beginnings. The 14th of April is the beginning of the first month Chittirai of the Tamil year (Dhunmuki year), which is celebrated as the New Year and is also known as "Chittirai Vishu". |
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Akshaya Thrithiyai - brings home auspiciousness. While this day is considered auspicious for starting new ventures and making new purchases, it is also believed that by doing a good deed on Akshaya Thrithiyai one can earn punya or merit for life.It is not just what you buy, but what you do on Akshaya Thrithiyai that comes back to you multi-fold. Akshaya Thrithiyai, the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh, is considered one of the four most sacred days of the year. |
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According to the scriptures, Chitragupta is the assistant of Lord Yama, the God of Death. It is believed that when a person dies his soul first goes to Lord Yama, where Chitragupta reads out the good and bad deeds of the person. |
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