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Seer Varisai Thattu Items List: What the Bride's Family Gives, and Why
A complete seer varisai thattu items list for Tamil weddings: auspicious items, fruit, sweets, clothes and vessels, what each means, and other functions where seer is given.
Tamil Wedding Rituals, Step by Step: From Nichayathartham to Muhurtham
Tamil wedding rituals explained in order: Nichayathartham, Pandakkal, Kashi Yatra, Oonjal, Kanyadanam, Muhurtham, Saptapadi and Nalangu.
Pongal Festival Traditions: Bhogi to Kaanum Pongal, Day by Day
Pongal festival traditions day by day: the Bhogi bonfire, the Thai Pongal pot, Mattu Pongal and jallikattu, Kanu Pidi and Kaanum Pongal, with 2027 dates.
Margazhi Month Significance: Kolam, Thiruppavai and Dawn Traditions
Margazhi month significance: why it is sacred, the Margazhi kolam with its pumpkin flower, Andal's Thiruppavai, Vaikunta Ekadasi and the Chennai music season.
Karthigai Deepam Significance: Legends, Lamps and Traditions in Tamil Nadu
Karthigai Deepam significance explained: the Shiva and Murugan stories, the Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam, home lamps and pori urundai. 2026 date: 24 Nov.
Diwali Outfit Ideas for Family: A Dressing Plan from Pooja to Evening
Diwali outfit ideas for family: one accent colour, a look for each person from Amma to the children, and a simple dressing plan from the morning pooja to the evening lamps.
Diwali Colours and Their Meaning: Which Silk Saree Colour to Wear
Diwali colours and their meaning: red and gold for Lakshmi, yellow for new beginnings, white with a red border for the pooja, and which silk saree colour suits each part of the day.
How to Keep Your Silk Saree Safe on Diwali: Lamps, Crackers and Stains
How to keep your silk saree safe on Diwali: drape tips near lamps and crackers, what to do with oil and sweet stains, and how to wash and store silk after the festival.
Deepavali Traditions in Tamil Nadu: How the Day Is Celebrated, from Dawn to Dusk
Deepavali traditions in Tamil Nadu, step by step: the pre-dawn oil bath, Deepavali marundhu, new clothes, crackers, sweets and what to wear.
