Thailand: Tamil Margazhi Festival Celebrated With Great Gusto

By Prof. V. Suryanarayan*

The month of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January) is the most auspicious month for the Tamil Hindus scattered across the world. Margazhi is derived from the Sanskrit word Margashira.  All sections of Hindus – Saivites, Vaishnavites, and Smarthas – celebrate various festivals in the month with...