Symbolism Of The Kuthu Vilakku
December 4, 2012 Leave a comment
Kuthu Vilakku
The ubiquitous five-nozzle kuthu vilakku which you will see at all festivals,celebrations and auspicious occasions has been in use from the days of the Cholas or perhaps even earlier.
The five petals or nozzles represent the five elements of Nature — earth, water, fire, air and sky or space. The five nozzles also denote the five main elements needed for a successful life — health, wealth, learning, courage and longevity.Remind yourself of this each time you see a kuthu vilakku.
Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by Dravidians. The festival finds reference in Sangam literature like Ahananuru and the poems of Auvaiyar. Karthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day (pournami) of the month of Karthigai (mid-November to mid-December).On this day the full moon is in conjunction with the constellation Karthigai (Pleiades).
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