Guest guest Posted April 3, 1998 Report Share Posted April 3, 1998 According to Suryamana calendar, our Acharyas's Thirunakshaththiram is on 1 May (chiththirai, Thiruvadarai). According to Chandramana calendar the thirunakshaththiram appears to be on 31 March 1998. Traditionally, most Srivaishnavas observe the Acharya's Birthday in Chiththirai Thiruvadharai (Arudra) and it is usually between 13 April and 14 May. This type of diffrence is common and is based on the families traditions. Chiththirai Vishu is the New Year day celebrated in accordance with Suryamana calendar (based on Sun's movement). There are four (4) Vishus occuring in Chiththirai, Adi, Aippasi and Thai maasam. When the Sun enters Aries (mesha), it is Chiththirai Vishu and the start of the New Year (varusha pirappu). This tradition is followed by families from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Bengal, Gujarath, and Punjab. Men who perform tharpanam (rites) for the deceased parents do a special vishu tharpanam to obtain blessings of the forefathers. Hence, oil bath is not allowed on this day. Chiththirai Vishu falls between April 13 and April 17. Ugadi is the New Year day celebrated in accordance with Chandramana calendar (based on moon's movement). The New Year starts on Amavasa day (when the Moon and Sun are very close to each other). However, Ugadi is celebrated a day after Amavasa. This tradition is followed by families from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India. Ugadi falls between March 15 and April 13. With Best Wishes satyan Nagu Satyan Manager, Material Science and Technology Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver 303-977-1342 (B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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