In the Tamil calendar, December is known as Margazhi and is considered a sacred month for worship and religious activities. Some important dates to note in December are:
1. Vaikunta Ekadasi – A significant festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi.
December Month Tamil Calendar
2. Arudra Darshanam – A festival celebrating the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, usually falling in December or January.
Special Festivals and Events
December is a month filled with various festivals and events in the Tamil calendar. Some of the notable ones include:
1. Pongal – A harvest festival celebrated with much fervor in Tamil Nadu, usually falling in mid-January.
2. Thiruvannamalai Deepam – A grand festival celebrated at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai, featuring a massive fire lit atop the hill.
Auspicious Days for Rituals and Pujas
December is considered an auspicious month for performing rituals and pujas in the Tamil calendar. Some of the auspicious days to perform rituals include:
1. Margazhi Mondays – Mondays in the month of Margazhi are considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.
2. Thiruvadirai – A festival dedicated to Lord Nataraja, celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi.