Puthandu 2026: Seek blessings and embrace the Tamil New Year with heartfelt wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity.

A hallmark of Puthandu is the preparation of mangai pachadi, a dish that serves as a culinary metaphor for the year ahead. It ...

Falling at feet to seek blessings is part of Tamil Nadu culture, asserts Palaniswami

Palaniswami defends Tamil Nadu's cultural practice of seeking blessings, responding to Udhayanidhi Stalin's criticisms during ...
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Puthandu 2026: Date, Tamil New Year rituals, temple visits, and festive foods

Puthandu 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April. Learn Tamil New Year home rituals, temple visits, mango pachadi meaning, and simple ...
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From Alipiri Steps to Silver Screen: South stars seeking blessings at Tirupati before film releases

Visiting Tirupati temple before film releases is a revered tradition in the South Indian film industry. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith, and Mahesh Babu often climb the Alipiri footpath barefoot, ...