What is Purattasi Pooja?
Pooja on this day is believed to bless all those who suffer from chronic illness, financial losses and delay in marriage. Shani grants good health, longevity, leadership, authority, ambition, wisdom and immense wealth to his devotees. Worshipping Vishnu, Fasting on Purattasi Saturday would please Sani graha.
What should I do on Purattasi month?
Vishnu devotees regard Purattasi month as the ideal period to worship Lord Vishnu and gather at Vishnu temples for grand rituals and ceremonies. Special Poojas and rituals are offered to Lord Venkateswara and there exists a custom of hoisting flags with Garuda emblem (divine eagle vehicle of Vishnu) at temples.
Why is Purattasi month special?
Puratasi Masam is of great importance as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara appeared on the earth in this month. Lord Vishnu devotees consider this as the ideal month for thanking Lord Vishnu for preserving the Universe at the end of Kali Yuga.
What are the 12 Tamil months?
Tamil Months / Poojas
| S.No | TAMIZH Months | ENGLISH Months |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | மார்கழி – Maargazhi(December) | 15 December – 14 January |
| 10 | தை – Thai(January) | 15 January – 14 February |
| 11 | மாசி – Maasi(February) | 15 February – 14 March |
| 12 | பங்குனி – Panguni(March) | 15 March – 13 April |
Why do we fast for Purtassi?
Purtassi means September in Tamil. Devotees pay homage to Lord Vishnu, the Protector, by observing this fast. They pray to the Lord to seek forgiveness for all their sins and they offer thanks for the life on earth and its preservation.
How do you fast for Lord Venkateswara?
Those who observe fast on a Saturday, wake up early in the morning followed by a head bath and put on black coloured clothes which are changed to yellow later in the evening. The fast is broken after you invite someone for a feast and food is offered to the person. This procedure is followed for seven Saturdays.
What is Tamil calendar month?
Today Tamil date: August 29 2021, Tamil calendar date is Plava varusham, Aavani 13.
What is the Tamil date today?
Today Tamil date: August 25 2021, Tamil calendar date is Plava varusham, Aavani 9. Krishna paksha (theipirai) Tritiya tithi at sunrise. Today is Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi and Sankatahara Chaturthi.
What are the 60 Tamil years?
Sixty-year cycle
| No. | Name | Gregorian Year |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | பிரபவ | 1987–1988 |
| 02. | விபவ | 1988–1989 |
| 03. | சுக்ல | 1989–1990 |
| 04. | பிரமோதூத | 1990–1991 |
Why do Tamils fast on Monday?
Monday (Somvar) Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort goddess Parvati. The Somvar Vrat or Monday fast is observed from sunrise to sunset, broken after evening prayers. Hindus believe that, by fasting, they will be granted wisdom by Lord Shiva who will fulfill all their desires.
What should I offer for Purtassi prayer?
Some of the items prepared can include payasam, sweet rice, vadas, woorandai and kozhu kattai for Naivedyam. Vegetarian meals can also be offered alongside these items. These items are arranged on a banana leaf which will be placed on the altar inside the house (or temple).
