Purattasi, a significant month in the Tamil calendar, typically corresponds to mid-September to mid-October in the Gregorian calendar. The precise commencement date is determined by the solar-lunar Hindu calendar and the transit of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Virgo (Kanya Rasi). Determining the specific date requires consulting astrological almanacs (Panchangam) that account for these celestial movements.
This month holds considerable religious importance for many Hindus, particularly devotees of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu). Observances often include fasting, prayer, and charitable acts. Many abstain from consuming meat during this period as a form of purification and devotion. The historical roots of these traditions are deeply embedded in Hindu scriptures and cultural practices.
