The story of origin of first Divya Desam is associated with the Mudal Azhwars. There are 108 Divya Desams – the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Azhwars. Mudhal Azhwars are divine beings as they were not born in a womb. Once, Poigai Azhwar was going on a pilgrimage to Tirukkovalur. It was night time and it started raining profusely. He took shelter at the Ashram of Mrigandu Maharishi. The shelter he found was very small. A couple of hours later thee second of the Mudhal Azhwars, Bhutatt Azhwar also arrived there seeking shelter from heavy rain. Soon the third Alwar, Peyazhwar also came and stood with the other two Alwars. The small space could only hardly accommodate the three of them. Suddenly they felt the presence of someone else. In order to see the fourth invisible person, Poigai Azhwar lit a light by singing his divine song (prabandham) starting with ‘Vaiyam Thagalia’. The second Azhwar lit second light by singing his divine song

Mangalwari Chaturthi happens when Chaturthi tithi falls on Mangalvar or Tuesday. Chaturthi is the fourth day of a fortnight as per traditional Hindu calendar.  The popular belief is that prayers done on the day are highly meritorious and rewarding. Prayers on the day are dedicated to Ganesha. Mangalwari Chaturthi 2023 date and time January 10 May 23 September 19 How Is Mangalwari Chaturthi Observed? Fasting from sunrise to moonrise (moon visible). Offering prayers to Ganesha three times - morning, noon and at night. Reading prayers dedicated to Ganesha. Visiting Ganesha temple. Offering donations. Planting trees and feeding animals.

As per Hinduism, certain things are to be avoided on Tuesdays. The list of do not do things varies from region to region and is restricted to certain Hindu communities. These Hindu beliefs are not based on scriptures. Tuesday Avoids in Hinduism Nails should not be cut on Tuesday No haircut No shaving or trimming of the beard and mustache. Threading and waxing also should not be done on Tuesday. Sharp things like scissors, blade, nail cutter, knife, etc should not be bought on the day. You should not shout at elders on the day. Meat and fish should be bought or eaten on the day. All forms of alcohol should be avoided. Things that can be bought on Tuesday Red color lamp Red paint. Hard mattresses and hard cushion Electronic items Red Metal decorations Red flower Heater

It is directly and indirectly mentioned in the Hindu scriptures that the wealth you donate or give in charity will return back manifold. Donation should be given in such a way that it profits the user. Simply giving a token amount of money to someone for the sake of charity should be avoided. Your wealth should be used for charity in such a way that it profits the society or a community. Begging became a menace in India because of the attitude of the people. Daan is an important part of Hindu culture. But many used this aspect to make a living. Such people made begging into a business. Always donate money in building schools, helping farmers and in those activities that benefit the community. Donate to create employment opportunities. Donate to teach children. But never give the money directly to children. Donate to old small temples that are finding it difficult to maintain it. We donate to rich temples that do not know how to utilize the extra wealth. Instead of doin

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi or the eighth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi or the eighth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 7:56 PM on December 22. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 9:43 PM on December 23. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on December 22, 2020 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  –Purva Bhadrapada or Pooruruttathi Nakshatra till 1:27 AM on December 22. Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi Nakshatra till 3:29 AM on December 23 (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south