What is the Speciality of Thiruvathira?

Significance in Kerala Thiruvathira is the nakshatra or “star” of Lord Shiva as per the Malayalam calendar. It is believed that on this day, the Goddess Parvathi finally met Lord Shiva after her long penance and Lord Shiva took her as a saha-dharma chaarini (equal partner).

Which date is Thiruvathira?

The Thiruvathirai festival takes place on Thiruvathira Nakshatra day in the Malayalam month of Dhanu Masam (December – January). The Thiruvathirai Festival will be held on December 19, 2021.

What is Thiruvathira in Kerala?

Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikaliis a unique dance performed in Kerala on the auspicious day of Thiruvathira, the birthday of Lord Shiva. It is performed by women who seek blessings for eternal marital bliss. It falls in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January).

Is Thiruvathira a ritual?

Thiruvathirakali was initially a ritual dance performed by women, in order to attain marital bliss, on the Thiruvathira day of the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December – January). Today, Thiruvathirakali has become a popular dance form for all seasons.

What should we eat in Thiruvathira?

Thiruvathira fasting is observed by women by abstaining from all rice-based items and only eating preparations of wheat, millets, fruits, and a mixed vegetable dish called Thiruvathira puzhukku cooked mainly out of tubers.

What is the English name of Thiruvathira star?

Nakshatravana

	Nakshatra/ Star	Name of the tree in English
3	Krittika/ Karthika	Cluster Fig/ Country Fig/ Fig
4	Rohini	Jamun/ Black Plum
5	Mrigashirsha/ Makayiram	Cutch Tree/ Milmesha/ Ebony
6	Aardra/ Thiruvathira	Cashmere Tree/ Long Pepper/ Red Sandal

What is Thiruvathira in English?

According to another version Thiruvathira is the birth day of Lord Siva. In Kerala, Thiruvathira is an important traditional festival along with the other popular festivals,Onam and Vishu. This has been celebrated by the Nambuthiri, Kshatriya and Nair communities of Kerala from days of yore.

How can we celebrate Thiruvathira at home?

Thiruvathirai day Prepare thirivathirai kali, adai & kootu ( Rice, dal, sambar, thayir pachadi). Decorate the pooja room with flowers and light the lamp. Arrange all the neivedyam dishes in the banana leaf. Keep a plate with banana, coconut, betel leaf and nut, turmeric pieces along with yellow rope.

What is Ettangadi?

The literal translation of ettangadi is “eight markets” Presumably,this strange name came for the fact that some the ingredients are purchased from the market and not grown at home. Dry roasted vegetables in jaggery syrup.

Which God is born in Thiruvathira nakshatra?

The natives born in this nakshatra have the destructive abilities of Lord Rudra and Lord Shiva. Those born in this nakshatra have extreme emotions. They are either very happy or they are very angry. Emotions for these natives are not balanced.

What is the significance of Thiruvathira in Kerala?

Significance in Kerala. In Kerala, the festival is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shiva. Thiruvathira is the nakshatra or “star” as per the Malayalam calendar of Lord Shiva. Another belief is that the festival commemorates the death of Kamadeva, the Hindu god of erotic desire. It is believed that on this day,…

What is Thiruvathirakali dance form?

Thiruvathirakali is a dance form performed by women on the day of Thiruvathira to the accompaniment of Thiruvathira paattu, folk songs telling tales of lovesick Parvati, her longing and penance for Lord Shiva’s affection and Shiva’s might and power.

How many women participated in the Thiruvathira Kali event at Kochi in 2013?

On 14 December 2013, over 3000 women participated in a Thiruvathira Kali event held at Kochi and attempted to set a new world record. The event was organised in connection with the Thiruvathira festival which falls on 18 December 2013.