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Avvaiyar Amman Temple at Nagercoil – Special Significance during Tuesdays in Aadi Month

Aadi Masam is an important month in Tamil Calendar and numerous rituals are observed in the month. The Tuesdays in the month are considered highly auspicious and special prayers are offered to Goddesses in Hindu pantheon on the day. Thousands of devotees visit the 300 year-old Avvaiyar Amman temple near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district on Tuesdays in the Aadi month. Unmarried women observe special pujas here for early marriage. Couples who have no children offer prayers and pujas for begetting children. A special dish made from rice flour and coconut is offered on the day here during the auspicious days.

Divasi Gowri Pooja – Divasi Gowri Haadu Pooja

Divasi Gowri Puja is observed on the Amavasya or no moon day in the month of Ashada in Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Divasi Gowri Haadu Pooja 2024 date is August 4. This Gouri Pooja is performed by Sumangalis or married women. This ritual is popularly known as Bheemana Amavasya . On the Diawasi Gauri Pooja day women pray for the well being of their husbands and brothers. The rituals on the day are dedicated to Goddess Gouri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva. You may also like to read Story of Bheemana Amavasya Vrata How to observe Bheemana Amavasya