Significance of Panguni Uthiram toTamilians
Panguni Uthiram also known as Meena Uttara-Phalguni in Sanskrit an auspicious day for Tamilians. It falls on the day the moon transits Uttara Phalguni nakshatram or star in the twelfth month of the Tamil solar calendar i.e. Panguni (March–April). It is the full moon of the month of Panguni. This day is very auspicious and sacred for both the Saivaites and Vaishnavites of Tamil Nadu. For Vaishnavites, it marks the day of Andal’s marriage to Rangamanar. It is also the thirunakshtram or birthday of Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar-Periya Pirrati of SriRangam. On Panguni Uthiram, Narayana marries Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar-Periya Pirrati and gives his Kalyana Kola Seva to his Bhaktas. It is the strong belief that when Pirati Mahalaskhmi (Sri Ranganayaki Thayaar) is along with Perumal (Sri Ranganatha)then all the mistakes or papam done by the jeevatham are excused. Aa a mother always pardons and also gives a chance to overcome mistakes. She also protects her children from...