Main features of the month of Purattasi

 The month of Purattasi is a very sacred month for Hindus, especially for the devotees of Lord Vishnu. 

The main highlights of this month are given here.

### Main features of the month of Purattasi

* **Auspicious month for Perumal:** The entire month of Purattasi is considered very auspicious for the worship of Lord Perumal. It is believed that if you fast during this month and worship Lord Perumal, you will receive his blessings in full.

* **Purattasi Saturday:** Saturdays in this month are very special. Many devotees avoid non-vegetarian food, fast, and visit the temples of Lord Perumal to worship. It is also believed that fasting on Saturdays reduces the influence of Saturn.

* **Maavilakam Offering:** It is an important tradition to make "Maavilakam" by mixing rice flour, jaggery and ghee on Saturdays of Purattasi and light a lamp in it and offer it to Lord Perumal. It is believed that this will bring prosperity and health to the family.

 * **Mahalaya Paksha:** Mahalaya Paksha, which falls in the month of Purattasi, is a very important auspicious time to remember the departed ancestors and perform Tharpanam and Shirartham. It is believed that the Pitru Karyam performed during these 15 days will bring the blessings of the ancestors.

* **Tirupathi Brahmotsavam:** The annual Brahmotsavam at the world famous Tirumala Tirupati Ezhumalaiyan Temple is usually held in the month of Purattasi. It is a festival celebrated with great pomp.

* **Beginning of Navratri:** In some years, the beginning of the Navratri festival also falls in the latter part of the month of Purattasi.

In short, Purattasi is a special month for devotion, fasting, and worship of ancestors.