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Ratha Saptami/Surya Jayanti
Ratha Saptami

Ratha Saptami/Surya Jayanti

Several festivals are dedicated to Surya, the Sun god. He is celebrated during the harvest festival of Pongal in South India and elsewhere in India as Makar Sankranti. During the month of Mâci in Tamil-Nadu (mid-February, mid-March), Ratha Saptami is another celebration of the Sun god.

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Chantal Jumel Mar 1, 2021 • 4 min read
Kolam are in the kitchen as well
domestic altar

Kolam are in the kitchen as well

The kitchen remains a privileged place where one must avoid any bad influence that would harm the health of family members. The use of votive decorations differs among families.

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Chantal Jumel Aug 30, 2019 • 3 min read
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