A festival occurring in the Tamil month Thai (January - February), on the day of the star Poosam around Pournami (Full Moon) is celebrated as Thaipusam [Thai Poosam].
"Maha-Sivaratri" is a Hindu festival observed on the night of the fourteenth day of the dark half in the month of 'Magha', in Tamil 'Thai', corresponding to the English months 'February—March', in honour of Siva,
Ugadi marks the beginning of the Telugu New Year. It also brings happiness with the onset of Vasanth Ruthu (spring). Ugadi name has been changed from Yuga Aadi (Yuga + Aadi means beginning of New age).
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”This mantra of Lord Shiva is recited for material and spiritual attainment. Of all the images of Hindu gods, that of Siva particularly as Nataraja or Dancing Siva, has won international esteem....