Chitrai Puthandu
We explain the Panchangam and its five elements, so the new year begins with understanding. In 2021, greeting cards reached families across Chennai.
3,12,700 families reached in 2021
Hindu Kudumbam
Re-establishing the family system by reviving its customs, rituals and festivals.
The family is where faith is first learned. As modern life pulls families apart, our festivals are a way back to each other. Hindu Kudumbam brings each festival's meaning into homes and neighbourhood temples across Chennai.
Akshaya Tritiya
The day is about giving and gratitude, not buying jewellery. Free Sree Lalitha Parameswari Pooja sessions are held in wards across Chennai.
66,470 participants in 2019
Krishna Jayanti
Krishna's childhood stories teach children about Dharma. Volunteers lead children in chanting a mantra 108 times in the days before the festival.
About 12,225 children in 2019
Navarathri
A festival that honours women. Golu displays are arranged in local temples so the whole neighbourhood can take part.
Golu at 1,574 temples, 15,118 participants in 2020
Kudumbamey Kovil
The joint family as a temple. During Margazhi, families are encouraged to perform the Pancha Maha Yajnas together at home.
About 7,500 families in 2020
Mahashivarathri
Devotees chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 1,008 times between the full moon and Chaturdasi, together in their temples.
798 temples, 8,928 participants in 2021
Bring a festival to your area
Area-level volunteers give about four hours a week to organise Hindu Kudumbam programmes at their local temple.