In India, Pitru Paksha, or the 'fortnight of the ancestors' is observed as a time and opportunity to express our gratitude to our ancestors. This period is ongoing from Sep 7th till Sep 21st.

But that's not all, there is much more significance to this period! lets explore.

1/ We are close to the autumnal equinox, and this is the time of the year when the feminine quality of our planet is more enhanced. And it is seen as a time when our respects, regards and obeisance be paid to our ancestors.

What is the significance of ancestors? They’re dead, why should you bother about them? The people that we refer to as your ancestors, they may not necessarily be wandering around, hanging on to the trees, but they’re very much living within you!

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I used to ignore even buying Avocado fruit just because I have been under the impression that it is not a native fruit, that it belongs to Mexico and America!

But then I watched a video by Scientist, Dr Senthil Kumaran and I understood that I was absolutely wrong!

1/🥑 Originally from the Americas, it is now being cultivated locally due to favorable research on its adaptability. ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru has developed two varieties Arka Supreme and Arka Coorg Ravi, tailored to Indian climates, boosting its potential in Indian horticulture.

It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, and our climate suits its cultivation!

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In South India tamarind and salt are always kept side by side on the shelf, a tradition from our grandmothers' time!

I've heard stories of ghosts👻 on tamarind trees when young, today I have understood that it isn’t mere superstition, there’s deep science beyond folklore!

1/🧵 At one time there used to be a tamarind tree in front of every Shiva and Devi temple. It is always said in India that ghosts hang on a tamarind tree. It can be noticed that at night no animals or birds settle down on this tree. They eat the tamarind fruit during the day, but

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Why Do We Celebrate Thaipusam?

Today, the first Purnima after the winter solstice & Makar Sankranti is called Thaipusam. It was on this day that Parvati gave a spear to Skanda, who is also known as Muruga, Kumara, Kartikeya & Subrahmanya. He fought across the subcontinent

1/8 with this weapon, and became famous as the greatest warrior ever. He only fought battles because he was committed to annihilating injustice. The boy was angry, and when someone hugely blessed and with immense capabilities becomes angry, such things can happen. Wherever he thought there is injustice, he started killing.

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Margazhi starts from today!
During our Christmas holidays, I would ask my grandmother "Why are you waking us up at 4 am, to bath & go to Perumal Temple?"

She would say "To have Pongal prasadam!" That was enough for us! But today I know the significance of waking up early during this month and the importance of Margazhi period.
1/ Effect the Margazhi month on the human system.
The Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec 16 - Jan 14) coincides with Earth's closest point to the Sun. Although it should be the hottest month, the Northern Hemisphere faces away, making it the coolest. The Sun's gravity has its strongest pull, affecting the human system, particularly the base or root energy.
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In our culture, it is very common thing to listen people expressing wish to go to Kashi at least once in their lifetime! What is the significance of the place? What is the significance of the #KalaBhairava at Kashi?

Why..? I have always wondered, should a common man use all his savings to make it to Kashi and back. Why do some others live at Kashi till the moment of last breath in spite of no proper facilities of food or staying?

1/7 🧵 #KalaBhairavaJayanti #KalaBhairavaAshtami Varanasi, Banaras or Kashi – it has many names. This is the oldest city on the planet. However far human memory goes, they talk about a great city called Varanasi that was built between two rivers of Varuna and Asi. It is known that here were 72,000 shrines in Kashi.
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Are you familiar with these seeds?!

If you are from Tamil Nadu you would know. The seeds are nearly globular, hard, deep red and glossy with a large black spot at one end.

#DidYouKnow they played such a significant role in the history of our commerce and trade!

1/5 🧵 Remember seeing them perched as the dazzling eyes of the cute Ganapathy who adorned our home this Ganesh Chaturthi?

But hey, there is much more to this seed..

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https://x.com/NaturallySudha/status/1832349482798792833

Let's see the meaning of 6 colors and their effect in our life.

The color of any substance is not its own but what it rejects or what it gives away or reflects and this adds to the aura of the person wearing it and the place around.

Let's dive into the world of colors... 🧵
1. White reflects everything. Particularly when we go to a death place, white is to be worn. Those who want to be participative in life but don’t want to gather anything will choose to wear white.

Here are 8 plant leaves that hold significance in our culture🧵

Certain plant leaves are considered auspicious & used not only during festivals but in our daily life also. Each one signifies a certain quality & are highly positive pranic!

1. Betel Leaves - signify prosperity 2. Tulsi (Holy Basil) - symbol of purity and devotion

I have been wearing #rudraksha mala for few years now. My neighbor would watch me wear it and wanted one. So I helped her get it. Last week I saw she had removed it, n asked why?

Said it was her #menstruation days, so removed.

It's a MYTH that rudraksha should be removed..
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Before we bust few more myths about the rudraksha, we should know what it is.

Rudraksha are dried seeds of a tree, which grows in select locations of South East Asia, botanically known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus. It is also called “Tears of Shiva” and..
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