Tamil Tv Show Akkarai Seemai Aalayangal

Akkarai Seemai Aalyangal is a Tamil show that was aired on Makkal TV. This show provides an insight into different traditions, customs, and culture that is followed all over India. The host describes the eternal Hinduism tradition that has been followed since the medieval age, and it is also considered to be the oldest religion. In each episode, the host depicts about the cultural diversity and norms that have been practiced in numerous temples in India and the few who were shown in the show are “Panch-Snaan” in which they would give bath to the gods in the temple once a week with five holy things such as the cow milk, honey, ghee, jaggery, and curd. The ritual is done in Lord Shiva temples accompanied by chanting. The next ritual is “Aarthi Puja,” and it is also known as the ceremony of lights in which the head priest holds the lamps and continues to wave it in a circular motion. This practice indicates that god is present in the center of all our activities and should prioritize god over everything.

The “breaking of coconut” is a famous tradition that has been followed almost in Lord Ganesha temples. It symbolizes that when a devotee breaks a coconut and worship. Therefore he breaks all his pride and self- esteem to taste the sweetness of success to attain his goal. The “Tilak” practice is done in northern temples of India, where the priest put a mark on the forehead of the devotes in sandalwood paste, and it is also believed that they would attain peace and happiness throughout the day and help to fight over bad omens. The show is enriched with the rituals practiced in temples and the code of behavior followed in the Hindu religion. The host cultivates the viewers on a broad spectrum of depicting numerous ways to worship and facts about 33 million gods of Hinduism. The key beliefs have also been shared on this show to the viewers. This show's main motive is to portray viewers about the unique practices in temples, and they could also gain more knowledge about different temples from being at home.