What can I cook for Purattasi Sani?
You should undergo fasting till you finish the pooja on Purattasi saturday. Making rice varieties for neivedyam is very easy . You can prepare pulikachal paste, ellu podi the previous day night. Soak chana for sundal, Urad dal for vada and coconut rice.
What is special in Purattasi month?
Puratasi Masam is of great importance as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara appeared on the earth in this month. Lord Vishnu devotees consider this as the ideal month for thanking Lord Vishnu for preserving the Universe at the end of Kali Yuga.
Why non veg is not taken during Purattasi?
The main reason is to avoid the meat during the Tamil month of Purattasi, the rays of the sun weaken and the rains set in. The earth that has heated up in the previous months, soak in the rain and is known to give out heat, which is considered hurtful than the summer heat.
How do you fast for Purattasi month?
This fast is an abstinence of eating meat, smoking, consuming alchohol, clean pots were used for cooking where no meat is cooked, and many of them have only one meal on the day. Puratasi Maavilakku: Maavilakku on puratasi Saturdays are more important.
How do you pray Purtassi?
Offerings Made During Purtassi A coconut is cracked open in front of the Lord and camphor is lit. Then the devotees move inside the house or temple, chanting prayers. This movement signifies the journey of the Lord from darkness to light. Each verse of their prayer ends with them chanting ‘Govinda!
Which month comes after Purattasi?
Celebrations
| Month | Approx Dates |
|---|---|
| ஆனி – Aani | 15 June – 15 July |
| ஆடி – Aadi | 16 July – 16 August |
| ஆவணி – Aavani | 17 August – 16 September |
| புரட்டாசி – Purattaasi | 17 September – 16 October |
Why is there no meat in Puratasi?
The main reason is to avoid the meat during the Tamil month of Purattasi, the rays of the sun weaken and the rains set in. The earth that has heated up in the previous months, soak in the rain and is known to give out heat, which is considered hurtful than the summer heat. Hence people avoid consuming meat.
Can I eat eggs during Purtassi?
Purtassi is a period of observance in which Hindus abstain from eating meat, fish, eggs and any intoxicants.
Can we eat non-veg in Purattasi?
The scientific reason is during the month of Purattasi, the rainy season starts at Southern India and there is a sudden climatic change which causes more heat than the heat caused in summer. This leads to various health problems. That is the primary reason why non-veg have been avoided.
What should I offer for Purtassi prayer?
Offerings Made During Purtassi Vadas, fruits, payasam and other sweet dishes are some of the items prepared. A coconut is cracked open in front of the Lord and camphor is lit. Then the devotees move inside the house or temple, chanting prayers. This movement signifies the journey of the Lord from darkness to light.
What comes after Puratasi?
Tamil Months / Poojas
| S.No | TAMIZH Months | ENGLISH Months |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ஆவணி – Aavani(August) | 15 August – 15 September |
| 6 | புரட்டாசி – Purattaasi(September) | 15 September – 15 October |
| 7 | ஐப்பசி – Aippasi(October) | 15 October – 14 November |
| 8 | கார்த்திகை – Karthikai(November) | 15 November – 14 December |
What is Puratasi Sanikizhamai (Saturday)?
Puratasi sanikizhamai (saturdays) are dedicated to Lord Shani or Sani bagavan. Some people observe partial fasting on all days in Puratassi others limit it to Puratasi Saturdays. Some devotees of Lord Venkateswara opt for strict fast on Puratasi Saturdays which involves not even drinking a drop of water – Nirjala Vratam.
What is Purattasi Masam?
Thus Purattasi masam is the masam in which full moon normally occurs either on Poorattadhi/Uttirattadhi stars (malayalam: Pooruttadhi- Kannada: Poorvabhadrapada/ Uttarabhadrapada; Hindi: Purvabhadra/uttarbhadra; sanskrit: Poorva Proshthapada/ Uttara Proshthapada). From this Sanskrit Proshthapada word, Purattasi has evolved.
How to prepare Purattasi at home?
Bring the rice home and prepare a vegetarian meal along with it. A typical vegetarian lunch during Purattasi consists of Boiled Rice, Sambar and roasted vegetables. Delicacies like South Indian sweets like Sweet Pongal, Payasam and Savouries like Vada are also made. Before partaking of Lunch, the food is first offered to Perumal (Lord Vishnu).
Why do we fast on Purattasi Saturdays?
Despite the overall abstention from Non vegetarian food, rigorous devotees observe a full fast on the Saturdays of this month. Fasting on Purattasi Saturdays, will nullify or at least reduce the negative effects of the God Shani on us. It can remove many obstacles from our endeavours.