Prepared by Dr. K. Thilagawathi The Month of Maarhazhi A lot of thoughts arise in our minds as we hear the word Maarhazhi . The chill weather, early morning poojaa in temples, beautiful koalams , having at their centre, PiLLaiyaar made of turmeric or cow dung and adorned with aRuham pul  and yellow flowers, and the ten-day Thiruvembaavai poojaa and Saint Maanickavasahar . The tenth day of Thiruvempaavai poojaa is known as Aaruthraa Dharisanam ; on this day   the asterism Thir