A TO Z INDIA magazine covers the Indian through his art, culture, lifestyle, religion, etc. This magazine gives an insight into the life of Indians from an angle uncovered by others. Turn to find out what it is about and to immerse yourself into an entirely different culture. Publication Team: EDITOR: Indira Srivatsa ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Dwarak, Srivatsa EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS: Santha, Bhavani, Srinivasan REPORTING: Raghavan PHOTOGRAPHY: Adithyan GRAPHICS ENGINEER: Chandra Editorial Office: E002, Premier Grihalakshmi Apartments, Elango Nagar South, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600092, Tamil Nadu, India. Communication Details: MOBILE: +91-7550160116 e.mail id: [email protected] Disclaimer: A TO Z INDIA Magazine has made a constant care to make sure that content is accurate on the date of publication. The views expressed in the articles reflect the author(s) opinions. 0 4 WHY MARGAZHI MONTH IS AUSPICIOUS U NDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ANCIENT HINDU CALENDAR The auspicious month of Margasheersha, also known as Margazhi in Tamil, has started from 16 December. Margasheersha is considered auspicious for putting efforts into one’s own spiritual g rowth - be it Sadhana, Vrata, Bhajan or Pooja - for the Upasakas of Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu as well as others. 0 6 THE RISE OF THE PRODIGY, M.L. VASANTHAKUMARI M.L. . Vasanthakumari (1928- 1990) redefined the way Carnatic music was presented. MS, DKP and MLV — they formed a triumvirate. A TO Z INDIA: Editorial Address i n s i d e FROM THE EDITOR A TO Z INDIA ● JANUARY 2022 ● PAGE 3