Why is Thiruvathirai celebrated?

The ‘Thiruvathira’ festival is celebrated to commemorate plea of Goddess Parvathi who used to regularly observe fast on Thiruvathira day in the name of Lord Shiva pleaded Him to heed to the plea of a newly married Brahmin girl, whose husband died days after their marriage, to bless her by giving rebirth to the deceased …

In which season is Thiruvathira celebrated?

Thiruvathira is celebrated in the winter season, December-January. Dhanu is the Malayalam month in which this festival takes place.

Why is Arudra Darisanam?

Interestingly, the legend associated with this festival mentions Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, that was believed to be the place where Lord Shiva gave Darshan to his devotees. And since Lord Shiva gave darisanam to two of his greatest devotees and showcased his dance of bliss, the day is known as Arudra Darisanam.

Is Thiruvathira a folk dance?

Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikaliis a unique dance performed in Kerala on the auspicious day of Thiruvathira, the birthday of Lord Shiva. It is performed by women who seek blessings for eternal marital bliss.

What is Thiruvathirai English?

Thiruvathira or Thiruvathirai or Arudhra Darisanam is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Thiruvathirai (Arudhra) in Tamil means “sacred big wave”. Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, the Sri Natarajar temple’s annual Festival, is celebrated on this date.

Is ardra star good?

The electional nature of Ardra is Tikshna, “sharp” or “intense.” Ardra is a good nakshatra for: Undergoing surgery. Getting a piercing.

Which is the folk dance of Kerala?

Kathakali
Out of those fifty Kerala dance form, Kathakali is one the most popular folk dance of Kerala. Kerala folk dance is filled with attractive colors combined with elegant body movements with music.

Which God has Thrikketta Nakshatra?

The symbol of Jyeshtha is a circular amulet, umbrella, or earring, and it is associated with Indra, chief of the gods. The lord of Jyeshtha is Budha (Mercury). Jyestha is termed in Malayalam as Thrikketta and in Tamil as Kēttai.

Which God is born in Ardra Nakshatra?

Rudra
The deity is ‘Rudra’, the God of destruction and it renders this quality in the native. ‘Ardra’ means moist or wet. It is symbolized as a teardrop. As Rahu is the ruling planet the darker side of keen desire of materialism, causing troubles for others.

How can we observe Thiruvathira fast?

Thiruvathira is a day of fasting and the women discard the ordinary rice meal on that day, but only take preparations of chama (panicum milicceum) or wheat. Other items of their food include plantain fruits, tender coconuts, etc. They also chew betel and redden their lips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLpBzaAcrn8