The 748th Thirunakshatra Mahotsavam of Swami Desikan, was celebrated grandly at SriMushnam. In the morning at 7 am, thirumanjanam was performed for moolavamoorthys of Bhuvaraha Swamy, Sri Ambujavalli Thayar and Swami Desikan followed by mangalasasanam by Swami Desikan between 9 am and 10 am. Between 11 am and 2 pm, thirumanjanam was performed for utsavamoorthys of Yagya Varaha Swamy, Thayar and Swami Desikan. After the thirumanjanam, theerthagoshti, Thiruppavai Satrumurai and prasada vinoyogam took place. In the evening between 4 pm and 5 pm, special alankara sevai took place. This was followed by Divya Prabandham Sattrumurai till 8 pm. Thereafter, there was purappadu for Perumal and Thayar along with Swami Desikan. At 12 midnight, Swami Desikan returned to Asthanam after receiving all the Bahumanams. Several astikas participated in this utsavam and received the blessings of Swami Desikan, Thayar and Perumal.
The following are the photos taken during the Occasion:
Courtesy: Johnson T
What a rare privilege it is to be able to witness Sri Desika Mahotsavam-related events and Perumal and Thayar Thirumanjanam at Srimushnam through these photos. Thank you!