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It is New Year again. "Jaya" year has born today (14th April 2014). Though only in Chingam (August-September) Malayalam new year comes in Kerala, Vishu is also celebrated synonymous to New Year. Eventhough 14th April is the New Year day and usually Vishu is celebrated this day, in 2014 Vishu is celebrated on 15th April. This is because the equinox occurs after 7am on first day of Medam. Vishu signifies significant changes as Sun transits itself into Meda Rasi (first zodiac) according to Indian astrological calculations. During this time day and night will be equal in length, hence the name Vishu which means equal in Sanskrit. The main festivities of Vishu include "Vishukani" where Konnapoo (treated as Srikrishna's kolusu), fruits, vegetable, rice, paruppu, gold, new currency and coins are arranged in front of Puja Room in an Uruli. In Kerala Krishna statue is a must, whereas we keep mirrors instead. The mirrors are kept to see one's reflection surround...

Lord Ayyappa's birthday was celebrated with full glory today. The occasion was graced with swami ezhunnallathu (എഴുന്നള്ളത്തു). Ayyappa Swamy Ezhunallathu (Photo Credit:  +Lakshmi Narayanan ) It is a very auspicious day that has marked: Marriage of Lord Ram and Sitadevi. Marriage of Lord Siva and Parvatidevi. Marriage of Lord Murugan and Devianai. Marriage of Lord Rangamannar and Aandal. Also birth day of Lord Ayyappa. Read more about the importance of festival from Wikipedia .

Thanks to  +Ramani Kalpathy  for the notice photos. Request you all to participate in this years Theru/Ratholsavam event from 10th May 2014 to 19th May 2014. Donations for Ratholsavam may be sent in favour of: Secretary / Treasurer, Thirunellai Grama Samooham, 24/280, Thirunellai Village, Palakkad - 678 004 email: tgspalakkad04@gmail.com

News courtesy : Malayala Manorama

Jayadeva had not only the name ‘deva’ (God) imbibed in his name, but God Himself is seated on a large throne within his heart. Jayadeva, known for his Gita Govindam, was popularly known as Bhakta Kavi meaning (Devoted writer). His undaunted devotion for Lord Krishna turned him into a poet and made him pen down many Ashtapadis on Krishna’s Raasa Leela. Krishna’s ‘Leela Vinodam’ could be observed in Jayadeva’s life. Jayadeva was a blessed soul and that was revealed to the public even in his youth. Jayadeva’s father was Bhoja Deva and mother was Vamadevi. They were settled in Kendubilva village in Bengal. Jayadeva lost his parents when he was a child. He was turned to a Haridasa. He had his education with the meagre earnings. He prayed to God not for material comforts but to seek His blessings. How villain got converted The world is full of cheats and villains. One such cheat Niranjan’s vicious eye fell on the house of Jayadeva. Luckily for him Jayadeva’s father owed him a li

Ramanavami was celebrated this year today. It culminated with Anjaneyotsavam. Here are some photos taken from Thirunellai by  +Lakshmi Narayanan : Unchavrithi @ morning Unchavrithi @ morning Unchavrithi @ morning Unchavrithi @ morning Anjaneyotsavam Anjaneyotsavam Anjaneyotsavam Click here to read how the festival was celebrated in the past.

Ramanavami is celebrated on the occasion of Lord Sri Rama's Birthday (in Malayalam Month Meenam/Tamil Month Pankuni). The celebrations are for 9 days starting from Shukla Paksha Pradhama (Next day of Amavasya). This period is also called Vasantha Navarathri. This year the celebrations started on 31st March 2014 and culminates on Ramanavami tomorrow. (8th April 2014) Anjaneya Utsavam is celebrated on 9th April. Bhajana Madam which is dedicated to Lord Sri Rama started during year 1931 hails Ramar Pattabhishekam Photo. Thirunellai Bhajana Madam During Ramanavami, the following functions are being observed: Ramayana Parayanam for 9 days (by village priest in earlier days, now it is being read by villagers).  Late Ambi Vadhyar used to recite this while he has priest during 1947-1997 Kodunthirapully Ananthakrishna Sasthrigal used to recite this after Ambi Vadhyar till two years back. Last two years villagers are reciting Ramayana during this period. On the 9th day wi