14 January 2022

Shree Mahaa Vishnu and Shree Mahaa Lakshmi Fests

Being the day after Putrada Ekaadashi/Vaikunta Ekaadashi, today is a very auspicious day in the Hindu almanac and this day is known as Mukkoti Dwaadashii.

Today and tomorrow are also religiously important to Hindus all over the world. Some celebrate it as Makara Sankraanthi, and some others, as Pongal. Devotees worship His Almighty Lord Shree Lakshminaaraayanaa seated in a chariot inside the Sun and driven by seven horses.

All these fesrivals are dedicated to the Divine Couple Shree Mahaa Vishnu and Shree Mahaa Lakshmi.

Countries in South East Asia celebrate these festivals (though somewhat differently) due to the fact that countries from Afganisthan to Indonesia were all part of ancient India many years back.


Following image is that of a toy item from 'Kondapalli' artisans; it depicts a house in a village on Sankraanthi.




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