Significance of Events & Festivals in Tamil Calendar

Tamil calendar derived from ancient astronomical data, known as the "Tirukkanida Panchangam". This calendar contains a calculation of something over three hundred millions of years for the age of the present earth since sedimentation occurred, and a period of somewhat more than eighteen million years since the first appearance of our mankind. The months of the Tamil Calendar gains more significance and are deeply rooted to the faith of the Tamil Hindus. Some months are considered very auspicious while some are considered inauspicious.

The 10th Tamil month called Thai falls in the mid-January every year. It is celebrated with much enthusiasm among the Tamil Community all over the world. It is marked by gifting new dresses for the family members and offering prayers to God wishing for prosperity among the people for the coming year. The month of Thai and the fifth month Aavani are considered very auspicious and most marriages are usually conducted during those months than the other months of the year.

The fourth month Aadi is considered inauspicious in that usually weddings do not happen in the month. Aadi is also the month of preparation for next crop cycle by farmers. Hence, farming communities avoid major events like weddings in this month. On the contrary (or as advantage) the communities that don't actively contribute/participate in farming - take the advantage of having important functions like wedding in this month. For example, the business community prefers this month for wedding. It is usually the worst month for thriving businesses and recently this situation has changed a lot, as the businesses started providing discount shopping during that particular month. Each Friday of this month is set-aside for prayer and worship. Another important point to note, that for the newly married couple it is an inauspicious month to sleep together. The reason being if the girl who is conceived in this month will deliver the baby in the month of May, the hottest month in Srilanka and Tamil Nadu, India ('Agni natchathiram ' last 7 days of Chitharai and first 7 days of Vaigasi) and it will be tough period for baby delivery.

The fifth month Aavani is considered auspicious among the Tamil orthodox people, and the special occasion of Aavani Avittam marks the month. Each Sunday of this month is set-aside for prayer. The sixth month Purattaasi is auspicious to the effect that, most of the non- vegetarian Tamil people do not eat meat during the month. This faith can be considered much similar to the fasting by Muslims during the month of Ramadan. Each Saturday of this month is set apart to venerate the planet Saturn. The full moon days and the new moon days have considerable importance among the Tamil people. One of the famous festivals, the Deepavali, is celebrated on the new moon day, in the seventh month Aipassi. The month of Aipassi is usually characterized by the North-East Monsoon in Srilanka and Tamil Nadu, which has given birth to a phrase, “Aipassi Adai Mazhai” meaning the 'Non-stop Downpour'.

The Festival of Kaarthigai is celebrated during the eighth month Kaarthigai. Each Monday of this month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan. The ninth month Maargazhi is characterized by the winter in Tamil Nadu, and considered auspicious for maiden women to find their groom. The Shaivite fast of Tiru-vembaavai and the Vaishnava fast of Tiru-paavai are observed in this month. The tenth month Thai is the month of Harvest in Srilanka and Tamil Nadu. The festival of Pongal or Makara Sankranti is celebrated to mark the harvest in the first day of that month. The total number of days in a Tamil Calendar is an average 365 days and day's name is also similar to the western calendar. In temples and for day-to-day purpose 'Vakiya Panchangam' is used and for Astrological calculations 'Tirukanitha Panchangam' is used.

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Beach Weddings in Sri Lanka

Weddings in Asia are known as a larger than life affair. Big venues flood of guests, sumptuous feasts, music and dances, are all factors contributing to the general image. However a certain pattern has set itself into conventional weddings. Guests come, meet, greet, eat, dance and return to their respective homes. This set pattern makes the whole ceremony boring. Why not make your guests feel pampered rather than just being invited?

Sri Lanka is a little island located on Indian Ocean and it has lots of very beautiful beach locations and its amazing place to arrange your dream wedding. It's a small miracle and Sri Lanka has different traditional and cultural wedding sets. Some of the popular tourist spots in Srilanka are hosting weddings big and small. Without any doubt, western and eastern shores are the favourite destination for domestic as well as international travellers. The best time however is between October - March, when the weather is cooler, when the country is blooming with various festival celebrations and when you can experience the true flavours of Srilanka.

While you plan to get married ashore, here are few of the points that you should consider:

• The concept involves presence of few but special guests, perhaps all in sync with a unique dress code.
• Guests accommodation should be given due importance.
• On time transfers, pick and drop of guests should not be delayed at any point of time.
• Meals should cater to both domestic and international guests.
• Guests should be treated with regional music and food.
• Beach wedding dress is different from any other wedding. None of your guests should feel out of the place.
• Destination weddings also give the opportunity to explore the area. Therefore, the sightseeing should not clash with any of the ceremonies.
• Each ceremony should be given a different theme to make the event more enjoyable & memorable.
• Your invitation, gifts and theme should have a local feel to introduce your guests to the destination.

Sri Lankan has an illuminated proud history and Sri Lanka has a unique and its own different traditional cultural system when we compare it with the other countries. In a Sri Lankan wedding it has few cultural symbols which show the uniqueness. Not only the cultural background as well as the other elements likes weather, people, animals, places and all.

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Destination Weddings in Sri Lanka

If you're looking for a unique way to say "I do" while surrounded by your closest friends and family members, a destination wedding in a romantically exotic locale is ideal. Having a destination wedding allows you to exchange vows in a stunning paradise. Whether you envision your ceremony on a white-sand beach, overlooking gorgeous mountain ranges or in a beautiful garden, the options for destination wedding locations are as limitless as your imagination. Destination weddings allow couples to have intimate celebrations with just a few guests or a larger wedding with as many as 200 friends and family members.

A destination wedding allows your guests to relax and visit with you leisurely in the perfect setting over three or four days. Your guests will warmly remember your wedding for years to come. Destination weddings are typically less expensive for couples than traditional celebrations. Guests usually pay for their own travel and accommodations, leaving the bride and groom only responsible for the cost of the ceremony, reception and their own travel costs. Destination weddings can be as lavish or simple as you desire and there are endless options to fit all budgets, from a luxurious reception in a ballroom to a casual beach party.

Sri Lanka is a fast growing paradise for young couples and those young at heart to celebrate their weddings, anniversaries and honeymoon. A paradise island with, a perfect beach, or a mountain range with a river side or a beautiful garden it has all the convenient spots if you are looking for ideal destination wedding in Asia. With exquisite comforts and an astounding tropical backdrop Srilanka is one of the most romantic places to make the best day of your lives a dream come true. Sri Lanka has been named among the top five destinations in Kuoni's annual poll of where UK and North American customers want to spend their holidays .Sri Lanka also retained the number one destination for weddings, according to the report. Whether you plan an intimate gathering or a large lavish banquet, you can have all your requirements.

While a destination wedding is a unique alternative to a traditional wedding, it is most successful when planned by an expert, as destination weddings require considerable planning and research. We work with all Hotels, Resorts and Villas to plan weddings for non Sri Lankans who wish to have their destination weddings planned in this Paradise Isle.

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