Rathasapthami

“Ratha” means chariot and “Sapthami” means the 7th day, it is the day when the Sun god is believed to ride on the chariot drawn by 7 horses to gift the beautiful season “Spring” to South India. It is during this time that Sun moves from the southeast to the northeast. 7 represents the colors of the rainbow or the 7 chakras. This festival falls on the 7th day of the Hindu month Maghat, this year it is on 2nd February 2009.
On Rathasapthami day, rangoli/pattern of Sun riding a chariot is drawn. The Temples performs Surya Namaskaram in order to bring good health to the community.

Om Ghrineea Surya Aditya Om
Om Hreem Suryay Namah
Sapthamyam Snana Machareth

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Pallivilakku

Pallivilakku is a ritual with lights moving on wooden chariots at Cheriyanad Subrahmania temple near Chengannur in Alappuzha.Thousands of lamps will be lighted on the intricate wooden chariot-like lamp post, which can be moved with the help of thousands of devotees.Touching the Paallivilakku during the procession is considered to be divine and is believed to neutralise the misconducts.To add to the splendor of the ritual, the post will be rotated fast, with the lamps still shining on them. The festival is one of those rare events in which such a large number of lamps are featured.

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Diwali Diyas

A Diya is a small earthen lamp that is lit especially at Diwali. Diwali is considered the best festival all over India. It is called the festival of lights. It gives a message of love, brotherhood and friendship. The heart of every one should be illuminated with light. Let us enjoy Diwali in its purest form by lighting lamps, offering prayers and by making this world a better place for you and for me and for the entire universe.





Happy Diwali!