<font size="1.5">Divinity/Spirituality <Br><Br> Discussions about world spirituality or religions and sharing of how we express the same in our family. Focus on Hinduism, Christianity and spirituality in general. http://alaivani.com/HOME/tabid/56/BlogId/10/Default.aspx en-US authenticjourneys@gmail.com Support@alaivani.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:04:45 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:04:45 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.4.0.39853 <p>This festival is conducted for the goddesses of homelands, generally in summer. Grains of mochai, rice and thattai are sprouted on natural fertilizer and cow dung in earthen pots. This is grown in darkness (with only vegetable oil lamp) for seven days with strict observance of fasting by ladies (with only fruits &amp; juices) celibacy and cleanliness.</p> http://alaivani.com/HOME/tabid/56/EntryID/153/Default.aspx authenticjourneys@gmail.com http://alaivani.com/Default.aspx?tabid=56&EntryID=153 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://alaivani.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=153