Also known as Muggulu, these drawings are made every morning at the entrance. Kolams are made using powdered rice. These geometric designs are believed to bring prosperity and good luck.
In this ritual, people bathe the idol of deities with sacred items like milk, turmeric, and honey. It signifies purification and devotion.
Naivedyam meaning 'sacred food', is offered to deities everyday before consumption. This act signifies gratitude and sanctification of meals shared by the family.
Annadaman or donating food is an act that people of Tamil Nadu follow a lot. In this, food is shared with the needy people. It promotes the values of charity and humility.
Vastu Shanti is a practice that's popularly followed in Tamil Nadu. Houses are periodically blessed with Vastu rituals to align with cosmic energies, ensuring harmony and health of the family.
Kuthu Vilakku is a traditional oil lamp that is daily in all households of Tamil Nadu. This ritual symbolises dispelling of darkness and welcoming divine light into the houses.
People in Tamil Nadu make sure to plant at least one Tulsi plant in their homes. The placement of this plant is also considered very important. It's believed that placing Tulsi near entrance will bring positivity and purity into homes.
Tharpanam is ancestor worship that's performed to honour and seek blessings from the deceased family members.
To create serene atmosphere at home, sandalwood and other fragrant incenses are used, especially during morning prayers. Fragrances like jasmine and camphor are believed to attract divine energies and blessings.