Today, 12 May,2014, Jaya varusha Chithirai Hastham; The Annual Vaikasi Brahmotsavam Commences in a very grand manner at Sri Devarajaswami Perumal Kovil,Kanchipuram. In the early morning around 3.30 A.M, Flag hoisting in the bali peetam( Dvajarohanam) took place as per the Agama Sastras. Later Sri Perarulalan with his consorts Thiruveeedhi purappadu took place in the Thanga Chapparam . Sri Perarulalan Purappadu takes place upto Gangai Kondan Mandapam and he return back to the temple. Many Srivaishnavas took part in Prabhanda Goshti and Veda Parayana Goshti. Lot of astikas took part during Perumal thiruveedhi Purappadu and had blessings of Divyadampatis
For Purappadu timing and date,The Brahmotsava Patrikai can be viewed here : Kanchipuram Sri Devarajaswami Perumal Temple Vaikasi Brahmotsava Patrikai
These are some of the photos taken during the occasion…
Photography : Sri Elangadu Ranganatha Chakravarthy