On December 15, 2013; Vijaya Varusha Karthigaiyil Karthigai, Thirumangai Azhwar’s Thirunakshatram was celebrated grandly at Azhwar’s Avathara sthalam of Thirunagari (near Thirunangur Divya Desams). The celebrations commenced on December 7th, 2013 and concluded on December 16, 2013 with Sapthavarnam.
The varusha thirunakshatram was celebrated well on December 15th, 2013 with several astikas participating in the Goshti, an elaborate Satrumurai for 1.15 hours, and 16 types of prasada viniyogam in the evening. In the morning, there was Rathather for Azhwar followed by mangalasasanam of Thayar and Perumal. On the previous day, Azhwar gave sevai as Navaneethan on Pallakku in the morning while the grand Thanga Kuthirai Vahanam purappadu took place in the evening. For detailed utsava pathrigai, please visit Thirumangai Azhwar Avathara Utsavam at Thirunagari.
For previous day’s utsavam, please visit Thirumangai Azhwar Thirunakshatram Utsavam At Thiruvali Thirunagari: Day 4
The following are some of the photographs taken during the day preceding the Thirunakshatram and on the Thirunakshatram day…
Photo Courtesy: Sri Raghuram
Beautiful assembly of the UpanyAsams by various AchAryaas ! Many Thanks for the Kaimkaryam !
V.Sadagopan