Thiruvallikkeni Thavana Uthsavam – day 4
I have recently posted about Thavana
Uthsavam and the vast expanse at Thulasinga Perumal Koil Street, now known as ‘Thavana
Uthsava Bungalow’ deriving its name from
the Thavana Uthsavam. With the onset of
summer, Perumal takes rest under the roof made of dhavanam (Tamil: தவனம்) [Artemisia pallens] – an aromatic herb.
One will have to see to believe the
enthusiasm of people associating themselves with each of these Uthsavams. In a material world, where people keep
changing jobs and run seeking greener pastures, there are still some who do
kainkaryams at Divyadesams, feeling themselves closer to God and being with the
God at all times possible. They think of God not for seeking any favours or
boons, but they strive to make the God [the Archai Idol] the centric point
offering the God all earthly pleasures. One can see such devoted people in
Divyasthalams like Thirukachi, Thiruvarangam, Vanamamalai, Thirukkurungudi and
many other places, and of course, Thiruvallikkeni is unique. Though in the heart of the city, there are
many who are with the Lord at all times.
The Dhavana Uthsava bungalow has
undergone some structural changes over the years………. earlier it had two ‘goris’
[minars] ~ one can reach the top of the minars through the steps provided one
is not afraid of bats. Enthusiastic
residents would draw water from the well, sprinkle on the sands that surround
the raised structure, colourful kolams will be drawn adding to the religious atmosphere. Now one of those gories had fallen, the
enthusiasm is there – as could be seen in the kolams and the people.
During this 5 day Uthsavam, daily
morning Sri Parthasarathi visits the bungalow, has Thirumanjanam, has purappadu
inside the bungalow, then after asthanam, has periya maada
veethipurappadu. Here are some photos
taken today, during the day 4 of Thavana Uthsavam [22nd Mar 2013]
Today, Sri Parthasarathi had Pandian
Kondai and Sengol as the Emperor of Emperors wearing ‘garland made of vrutchi
flowers’…….
With regards – Srinivasan
Sampathkumar.
kolam inside the premises
the structure as it stands today..
purappadu inside ~ see the structure
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