Names based on your baby's nakshtra

WHAT IS A NAKSHATRA?

Nakshatras, sometimes called birth stars, are star signs that form part indian astrology. As the moon travels through the sky. it is said to pass throught 27 sections or Lunar houses' Each lunar house has a dominant constellation or star. The 27 houses are known as nakshatras in indian astrology and each one gets its name from the constellation or dominant star in that house.

Believers in astrology say that your baby's nakshatra can give you and insight into her personality and help you choose the perfect name for your newborn. This is why many indian parents consult an astrologer to find out their baby's nakshatra soon after birth.

HOW CAN FIND OUT MY BABY'S NAKSHATRA?

You will need your baby's time and place of birth to find out her nakshatra. These details help an astrology calculate the position of the moon in the sky at the time of your baby's birth and therefore her nakshatra. If you go to an astrologer with these details. he will probably fill out a birth cart(janam patri). This will tell you your baby's nakshatra as well as the position of all the planets at the time of your baby's birth. If you ask him predict  your child's future or tell you about her character, the astrologer will use the inforamation of all the planets as well as her nakshatra to come to a conclusion. This is why nakshatras form just a part of indian astrology. But they are the part of astrology that helps you find the right baby names.

Many families in india get a birth chart made for their newborns and refer to it before making important life decisions such as arranging a marriages, choosing a career path or venturing into a new business project.

NAKSHATRA SYLLABLE CHART:

The following table shows you which syllables are considered auspicious to start your baby's name with for each nakshatra. These syllables are phonetic sounds, not exact spellings. if you find a name that is spelt differently but when read creates the same phonetic sound as teh prescribed syllable, that name will work for your baby too.

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BIRTH STAR                                                      SUGGESTED LETTERS
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 Ashwini                                                             Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa,
 (Awasthi, Aswini)                                             
                                                                          
 Bharani                                                             Li, Lu, Le, Lo, Lee

 Krithika                                                             Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I , Oo, U
 (Karthikai, Krittika)

 Rohini                                                               O, Va, Vaa, Vi, Vee, Vu, Voo,Wa,Wu

 Mrigashirsha                                                    Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki Kee, We, Wo
 (Makayiram, Mrigasira)

 Aruda                                                                Ku, Kam, Ja, Cha, Gha, Da, Na,Jha
 (Ardra, Thiruvadhirai)

 Punarvasu                                                        Ke, Kay ko, Ha, Hi, Hee
 (Punartham, Punarpoosam)

 Pushyami                                                          Hu, He, Ho, Da
 (Pooyam, Pushaya)

 Ashlesha                                                           Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Da
 (Aayilyam)

 Makha                                                              Ma, Maa, Mi, Mee Mu, Me
 (Magha, Makam)

 Purva Phalguni                                                 Mo, Ta, Taa, Ti, Tee, Tu
 (Pooram, Pubba)

 Uttara Phalguni                                                Te, Ta, Taa, To, Pa, Paa, Pi, Pee
 (Uthiram, Utram)

 Hasta                                                                Pu, Sha, Shaa, Na, Poo, Tha
 (Atham, Hastam)

 Chitra                                                                Pe, Po, Ra, Raa, Ri, Ree
 (Chitta, Chithira)

 Swathi                                                               Ru, Re, Ro, Roo, Ta, Taa
 (Chothy, Chothi)

 Vishaka                                                             Ti, Tee, Too, Te, Tu, Tae, To
 (Vishakam)

 Anuradha                                                          Na, Naa,Ni,Nu,Ne,Nee, Noo,Nae
 (Anizham Anusham)

 Jyeshta                                                              No, Ya, Yaa, Yi, Yu, Yee,
 (Triketta)

 Moola                                                                Ye, Yu, Ba, Bi, Yo, Bhi, Bha, Bhee
 (Moolam, Mula)

 Purvashada                                                       Bu, Da, Bhoo, Pha, Dha, Fa
 (Pooradham, Poorvashada)

 Utharashada                                                     Be, Bo,Ja,Ji, Bha,Bhe,Bho,Jaa,Jee
 (Utharadam)

 Sravana                                                             Ju,Je,Jo,Khi,So,Khu,Khe,Kho
 (Shravna, Thiruvonam)

 Dhanishta                                                          Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, Gee
 (Avittam)

 Shatabhisha                                                      Go, Sa, Saa, Si, Su,Soo, See,Gau
 (Shatabhisham, Chathayam)

 Purvabhadra                                                     Se,So,Dha,Dhi,Di,Da,Daa,Dee
 (Poorvabhadra Pururuttathy

 Uttarabhadra                                                    De, Tha,Jha, Na, Gna, Jna,Da,Gy
 (Uthrittathy)

 Revathi                                                              De,Do,Cha,Chaa,Chi,Chaa,Chi

HOW ARE NAKSHATRAS DIFFERENT FROM SUN SIGNS OR RASHIS?

Your baby's nakshatra is determined by the moon's position at the time of her birth, sun signs, known as rashi in indian astrology, are based on the position of the sun. There are 12 sun signs or rashis in all. Indian astrologers use your baby's rashi along with her personality, Rashis or sun signs are the more common form ofastrology used in the western world.
























 

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HISTORICAL PLACES OF TAMILNADU

HISTORICAL PLACES OF SOUTH INDIA - TAMIL NADU Tamil Nadu, best known for its cultural heritages and divine historic temples, is a unique and captivating in its own right. The rich artistic and architectural heritage of Tamil Nadu makes it an ideal destination for those who love history. Given below are some of the most popular historic places that one must not miss out when in Tamil Nadu.

VELLORE FORT:  The fort is one of the finest examples of millitary architecture in south india. built towards the end of the 14th century by the Hindu Vijayanagar kings. Its constructed of granite blocks and surrounded by a moat which is supplied by a subterranean drain fed from a tank. The fort is situated on the palor riverbank. The outer length of the fort is about 2,500 feet and 1,500 feet in breadth. The height of the outer wall is about 300 feet and the breadth is about 25 feet, The approximate circumstance of the fort is 2,600 meters. The vellore fort is perhaps the most beautiful specimen of millitary architecture in south india and its still in a good state of preservation.

THANJAVUR PALACE: Thanjavur Palace with its architectural beauty reflects the "Marathas and Nayaks" patronage towards art and culture. Painting i the Darbar hall depict the scenes from epic Ramayana and stucco figures of Gods and Goddesses are well projected on the walls and ceiling,Chola kings The Thanjavur palace was partly built by the Nayaks in 1550 and partly by the Marathas. known for its huge walls, spacious corridors, observation towards and a shady courtyard, This majestic palace comprises of a library, museum and an art gallery. The museums displays the royal items and beholdings such as cloths, hunting weapons, the head gears ect, of the kings who ruled this place in the past. The museum also contains full Ramayana written of palm leaf. The art gallery displays a huge collections of articrafts of the chola dynasty. The library comprises of a vast collection of manuscripts on palm leaves and paper. There is also the grand Durbar Hall which was used for public audiences. listed as as world Heritage site and is worth a visit.

ROCK FORT TEMPLE:  The Rock Fort Temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is and important and famous monument in Tamilnadu. The Rock fort temple complex comprises of three temples-the manikkavinayaka temple, the Uchhi pillayar koyil and the Taayumaanava koil(Shivastalam) on the hill. The Rock Fort Temple at Tiruchrappalli is the most famous landmarks of this town. Outcropped out of a massive stone rock, which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city, the rock fort temple is an amazing monument. The rock fort temeple rises to a height of 83m and is older than the rocks of Greenland and the Himalayas. This temple has a 100-pillared hall and a Vimana covered with gold. The southern side of the rock has several beautifully carved, rock-cut cave temples.

GENJI FORT: It is located on the Tindivanam- Thiruvannamalai road about 25kms, from Tindivanam and is about 132 kms, from chidambaram, This Place is associated with Raja Desingh. There is a 700 years old fort running over three hills of huge and steep boulders. According to tradition the original fort was laid by kone chiefs, The fort was ruled by Vijayanagar Nayaks, Marathas, Moghuls,Carnatic Nawabs, the French and the British Rajagiri and Krishnagiri are two important fortifications here and its a popular picnic spot.

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Pathuppattu

Pattuppattu:

Pattuppattu(பத்துப்பாட்டு) The ten idylls, is an anthology of ten mid length books and is one of the oldest surviving Tamil poetry. This collection is considered part of the Sangam Literature and dated approximately between 300 BCE and 200 CE.

The pathupattu collection contains lengthy and picturesque descriptions of the Tamil country and its seasons. Most of them are in the form of Aarruppatai, a literary device by which a poet or a minstrel(A medieval entertainer who travelled from place, especially to sing and recite poetry) Who has received bountiful(numerous) gifts from some wealthy patron is supposed to direct another to the same maecenas.

This gives the occasion to the poet, among other topics, to describe in great detail the natural beauty, fertility, and resources of the territory that has to be traversed to reach the palace of the patron. Aarruppatai is of a piece with Tamil realism describes the journey as experienced by a human traveller, and that on dry land. given th below list of the Pathupattu.

 1.  Thirumurukarruppadai

 2.  Porunararruppadai

 3.  Perumpanarruppadai

 4.  Sirupanarruppadai

 5.  Mullaippattu

 6.  Maduraikanchi

 7.  Nedunalvadai

 8.  Kurinchippattu

 9.  Pattinappalai

10. Malaipadukadam

we are given the below all details of Pathuppattu

1. Thirumurukarruppadai(திருமுகாற்றுப்படை )

Tirumurugarruppatai : By Nakkirar, a Tamil Poetic work, is one of the most important works of Sangam Literature. It  is the first poem of the Pattupattu anthologyl.

Tirumurugarruppatai follows the Arruppadai style. The poems is this book were composed towards the end of the sangam period between the fifth and the sixth centuries C.E. Tirumurugarruppatai is also called pulavararuppatai.

2. Porunaraatruppadai:(பொருநாற்றுப்படை) 

Porunaraatruppadai is a Tamil poetic work in the Pathinenmaelkanakku anthology of Tamil Literature, belonging to the sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE - 100 CE.

Porunaraatruppadai contains 250 lines of poems in the Achiriyappa meter. The poems were written by the poet Mutathaamakkanniyaar in praise of the Chola kind Karikala Chola.

3. Perumpanarruppatai:(பெரும்பாணாற்றுப்படை)

Perumpanarruppatai is a Tamil Poetic work in the Pathinenmaelkanakku anthology of Tamil Literature, belonging to the Sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE - 100 CE. perumpanarruppatai contains 500 lines of poetry in the Achiriyappa meter

The poems were written by the poet Kadiyalu Uruttirangannananar in praise of king Tondaiman llandiraiya.

4. Cirupanarruppatai:(சிறுபாணாற்றுப்படை)

Cirupanarruppatai is a Tamil poetic work in the Pathinenmaelkanakku anthology of Tamil literature, belonging to the sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE - 100 CE.

Cirupanarruppatai contains 269 lines of poetry in the Achiriyappa meter. The poems were written by the poet Nathattanaar in praise of a minor Velir tribal chief named Nalliyakkotan, a Naka king of Naka Nadu (ancient Malabar North Ceylon)

5.Mullaipattu:(முல்லைப்பாட்டு) 

Mullaipattu is a Tamil Poetic work in the Ettuthokai anthology of Sangam literature, belonging to the sangam period corresponding to between 100BCE - 100 CE. "Mullaippattu" contains 103 lines of poetry in the Akaval meter. The poems were by the poet Nappoothannar.

The subject matter of "Mullaippattu" is classified as akam, the sangam literature's classification of the subjective matters such as love and human relationship. "Mullaippattu" is a pure love poem, and talks about the heroine longing for the hero who had left her to fight a war.

In the olden days the soldiers used come back to their home country during the rainy season to look after their primary profession of agriculture.

The heroine laments (Literature, music a song, poem, piece of music etc,in which sadness is expressed about a death or loss) that althought the rainy season had already started, the her lover hadn't returned from battle. The description of the country in the rainy season is particularly enjoyable in this book.

6. Mathuraikkanchi: (மதுரைக்காஞ்சி)

Mathuraikkanchi is a Tamil poetic work in the pathinenmaelkanakku anthology of Tamil literatue, belonging to the sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE-100 CE.

Mathuraikkanchi contains 583 lines of poetry in the Achiriyappa meter. The poems were written by the poet Mankuti Maruthanaar in praise of the Pandya King Nedunchezhiyan on the Occasion of his victory at battle of Talayanankanam.

7. Netunalvatai:(நெடுநெல்வாடை)

Nedunalvatai long pleasant Breeze of Winter) is a Tamil poetic work in the Pathinenmaelkanakku anthology of Tamil literature, belonging to the Sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE-100CE.

Netunalvatai contains 188 lines of poetry in the akaval meter, The poet Nakkirar wrote Netunalvatai. Netunalvatai poems belong to the Akam,. Or Subjective themes of love and human relationship and utilises the location of the story to spins a bright picture of the ancient Tamil Country.

Netunalvatai contains descriptions of the palace of the Pandya king Nedeunchezhiya.

Meaning of Netunalvadai: Netunalvatai is keeping with its name, has the theme of the vatai, or cold breeze. The two adjectives netu and nal to the vatai breeze mean long and good.

Nature of Netunalvatai: The story of netunalvatai is about the heronie who prays to the goddess for the return of her lover from the battlefield. Seeing the suffering of the heroine, her maids(A virgin) in the palace also pray to th goddess for th hero to quickly win the battle and return home to their mistress( A woman who has a continuing sexual relationship with a usually married man who is not her husband and from whom she generally receives material support)

Around this center core, the poet paints a beautiful picture with descriptions of the heroine's palace, the hero in the battlefield and the descripotion of the cool breeze that flows through the palace and the battlefield to cool the hearts of th pining lovers.

The cool breeze with the hint of rain, moisture carrying, spreads everywhere, This breeze promises rain and brings coolness to the weather making the shepherds and their flock shiver. The monkeys in the forest are hurt by the cold weather, birds stuck by the collness fall from the sky: suckling calves are turned away by the cows, The cold weather flowing through the streets of the towns spread the people and drive them indoors.

Only dunks are to be found in the streets, They are so inebriated they canot feel the cold. The cold weather darkens the sky so that the people have no means of telling the time to light the lamps. The cruel cold breeze flows through the battlefield keeping the hero awake. He goes around at midnight to converse with his wounded soldiers and look at his horses.

8. Kurinchippattu(குறிஞ்சிப்பாட்டு)

kurunchippattu =contains 261 lines of poems in the Achiriyappa meter. Kurincippattu tells the story about the love affair between the hero and the heroine. The poems were written by the poet kapilar. An ancient note at the end of this poem notes that kapilar wrote this to explain the beauty of Tamil poetry to a north indian king names brhadatta.

"Kurincippattu" describes the kurichi landscaps of the mountainous landscape and mentions almost 100 different plant names. Some of these are atumpu(ipomoea pescaprase) Aati (Lablab bean) pinti(Saraca Indica) Tumpai(Leucas aspera and Nanti(Ervatamia divaricata)

The hero and the heroine fall in love. They do not want their parents to know of this relationship. perhaps they fear their disapproval. perhaps they are attracted by the forbidden(illegal) The hero and the heroine try to arrange frequent secret meeting, but sometimes it is impossible. whenever she cannot meet with her dear lover, she pines (painz) for him and harsh environments away.

Her parents are at a loss to the reasons for her apparent sickness. They try various remedies but the heroine shows no sign of recovery. such state of affair lasts for a while and one day a friend of the heroine come to here parents and divulges(something private of secret) the reason for heroine's sickness(pacalai). She makes known the secret affair of the hero and the heroine,but in a manner that makes the parents feel favourable towards the love affair.

99 Tamil flowers from Kurinchipattu,

9. Pattinappalai:(பட்டினப்பாலை)

pattinappalai contains 301 lines of poetry in the akaval meter, pattinappaalai was written by the poet Uruttirangannanar is praise of the chola king karikala, pattinappalai poems belong to the Akam, or subjective themes of love and human relationship and utilises the location of the story to sing praises of the ruler.

Pattinappalai contains vivid descriptions of the ancient chola capital of Kaveripattinam(puhar) which was located at the mouth of the river kaveri. food from Eelan is imported to the chola country at the port. The flourishing sea trade and the antics of Yavanas, the merchants from ancient greece and Rome, Their living quarters, etc are colorfully described by the poet.

The store is pattinappaalai is about the hero who has to travel away from Puhar in order to earn his livelihood. But he is uncertain, as he knows that his lover will be forlorn (lonely) in his absence. pattinappalai is the soliloquy (a character talks to himself) the hero in which he addresses himself. O heart| will not leave the prosperous puhar to go abroad looking for wealth. The way in which one needs to travel is a paalai land (wasteland) it is as trust teacherous as Karikala's  sword. My lover is tender hearted as karikala's reign(rule). I will never leave my dear lover.

This the entire story of pattinappaalai forms a mere six lines of poetry. The rest of the poem is devoted to the description of puhar and of karikala's might and valour.

10. Malaipatukatam:(மலைபடுகடாம்)

Malaipatukatam is as Tamil poetic work in the Pathinemaelkanakku9 anthology of Tamil literature, belonging to the Sangam period corresponding to between 100 BCE - 100 CE. Malaipattukatam contains 583 lines of poetry in the Achiriyappa meter.

The poems were written by the poet perunkunrur. In praise of a minor chieftain named nanna venmaan. Malaipatukatam belongs to the pattupattu collection and follows the Arruppadtai style, a device used by most of the books in the pattupattu collection.

Malaipattukatam describes the various sounds generated and echoed in a mountainous terrin and uses the analogy of an elephant for the mountain to explain these sounds. It also describes the lifestyle of the folk dances of the ancient tamil country.

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Tamilan Married life

GETTING MARRIED LIFE

In Tamil Nadu most marriages are still arranged by parents and intercaste marriages, although on longer rare, are still the exception rather than rule, Child marriage is now a thing of the past.

Economic status and caste are crucial factors in the process of selecting a marriage partner, Marriages is an expensive business and the bride's family usually has to meet all the expenses as well as providing a dowry. To parents with several daughters this financial burden is as source of constant worry.

Paradoxically, the education of women has added to the problem. In many castes  an educated girl can only marry a man with an equal or better education, but the better educated the bridegroom is the higher the dowry the bride has to bring. For many middle class families education and employment for women has meant that woman have to earn their own dowries, In earlier days the dowry consisted of cash and jewellery, but today it may include such modern items as scootgers, refrigerators, television sets and pressure cookers.

In the past weddings were big social events spread over five days, Today the ceremony is completed in a little over one day. Weddings are no longer celebrated at home but are performed in rented halls. Government legislation on civil marriage has made things simple and laws have been passed to facilitate intercaste marriages. For those who, either from conviction or for the sake of convenience, want to dispense with ceremonies the Government has introduced a self-respect marriage Act which validates marriages solemnized in non-traditional fashion.

In the Hindu religion the wedding ceremony is the most important of the samskaras ( sacraments) The date is arranged in accordance with careful astrological calculations. At one point in the ceremony the bridegroom takes his bride by the hand and leads her round a sacrificial fire to solemnize their new and irrevocable union. Finally the newly-weds are taken in procession to their new home. It is customary for a married couple to renew their vows at a second ceremony held when the bridegroom reaches the age of sixty.

It is customary for married couples to renew their wedding vows at a ceremony held on the husband's sixtieth birthday. Offerings are made round a sacrificial fire and water from consecrated pitchers is poured through a sieve and sprinkled over the couple. The wife traditionally receives a second tali, or wedding jewel. Seated on her father's lap, a young bride waits for the mangalyam  to be fastened around her neck. This is crucial moment in the wedding ceremony when the bride passes from the control of her parents and comes under the protection of her husband.

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