Navaratri Golu guide: how many padi steps to use, which dolls go on each step, marapachi dolls, sundal, and the 2027 dates up to Vijayadashami.

Traditional dress of Tamil Nadu explained: the saree and madisar for women, veshti for men, pattu pavadai for girls, and why the pattu saree still matters.

Varalakshmi Vratham pooja steps from Thursday to Saturday: preparing the kalasam, the Friday pooja, thamboolam, items list and the 2027 date.

Deepavali kolam ideas for the doorstep: pulli, sikku and colour kolam, lamp and lotus motifs, how to draw one with diyas, and how kolam differs from rangoli.

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, falls on 14 April 2027. Learn its traditions: kani, kolam, maanga pachadi, panchangam reading and temple visits.

Deepavali bakshanam explained: murukku, adhirasam, ribbon pakoda, laddu, mysore pak and Deepavali legiyam, why each is made, and how the plates are shared.

Thalai Deepavali is a newlywed couple's first Deepavali, usually at the bride's family home. The oil bath, the seer, the new clothes and the silk saree the bride wears.

Manjal Neerattu Vizha explained: what it means in English, the rituals step by step, the maternal uncle's role, and the half saree or silk saree the girl wears.