Purattasi Month is the sixth month in a traditional Tamil calendar and is of great importance. It is a highly auspicious month and is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Lord Vishnu). The Navaratri festival is also held in this month. Puratasi Month 2025 is from September 17 to October 17. Special pujas and prayers are observed on Saturdays in Puratasi month to please Shani Bhagavan.  Vinayagar Chaturthi is held in 2025 in Puratasi Masam and is on October 10. Special Rituals in The Month Special prayers are offered at the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple in Purattasi Month. Another legend suggests that Lord Saneeswara (Shani) loses his powers in Puratasi month and so it is easy to escape his malefic influences. Devotees of Lord Venkateswara take only a meal on Purattasi Saturdays. Some devotees only eat vegetarian food during the month. Importance of Purattasi Month Legend has it that Lord Venkateswara appeared on earth in Purattasi Masam. Lord Vishnu ...

Saturdays in the Tamil month of Puratasi (September – October) is considered highly auspicious and special prayers are offered to Lord Balaji, Navagrahas and Lord Shani or Sani Bhagvan. The popular belief is that Lord Venkateswara made his divine presence on the earth in this month and returned to Vaikunta also in the month. There is also a legend that Shani Dev loses his powers in Puratasi month and therefore cannot create any trouble.  Sage Narada, or Narad Muni, wanted to know how people can worship Lord Venkateshwara after his departure to Vaikunta. Lord advised Sage Narada that he will bless devotees who fast on Purattasi Saturdays and pray to Him. He will also relieve hardship caused by Lord Shani during Puratasi month.  Since Saturdays are free from the evil influences of Lord Shani Bhagvan, it is easy to please him on this day. It is also believed that Sani Dev loses his powers in Puratasi month and therefore he will not come in the way of prayers dedicat...

Akkaravadisal is a sweet that is prepared especially during Puratassi Month (September – October) in Tamil Nadu. The sweet is mentioned in Holy Scriptures and is also prepared in some Hindu Temples during the month. Puratassi Month is dedicated to the worship of Srihari Vishnu. It is also a favorite sweet of Bhagvan Vishnu.  The New Indian Express reports   It’s sweet, has been praised by age-old scriptures and Tamil texts and guess what... Periyazhwar mentions this in the Divya Prabhandam as a favourite of lord Vishnu’s (hence the tradition of making it through this month).    However, if you’re not one with culinary flair though, don’t go looking for this on a hotel menu or at your at local bhavan. It’s likely you’ll go back home disappointed.    “As far as I know, there are no restaurants which serve authentic akkaravadisal. I would suggest you always let your mom or wife make that for you,” suggests specialty South Indian chef Koushik S. But g...

Puratassi Fasting, or Puratasi Vratam, is observed in the Tamil month of Puratasi (September – October). In 2024, Puratasi month begins on September 17 and ends on October 17. Puratasi Masam is of great importance to Tamilians as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) appeared on the earth in this month. Purattasi Saturdays are dedicated to Lord Shani or Shani dev. Some people observe partial fasting on all days in Puratasi others limit it to Purattasi Saturdays. Some devotees of Lord Venkateswara opt for strict fast on Purattasi Saturdays which involves not even drinking a drop of water - Nirjala Vratam. Some devotees only eat vegetarian food during the entire month. They also quit smoking and consuming alcohol for one month. On Saturdays, Naamum, the two feet symbol of Lord Vishnu’s feet, is drawn on the forehead by males and women opt for a red dot. Hymns dedicated to Lord Balaji are chanted on Saturdays. Devotees offer Ghee or Ellu Lamp ...