I have been
posting about the Neeratta Uthsavam at
Thiruvallikkeni…. Sri Andal’s birth
occurred in the 98th year of Kali Yuga – Andal was found in a thulasi garden at Sri
Villiputhur by Vishnu Chithar [Periyazhwaar].
In Tamil Nadu, most Temples have
beautiful and majestic Gopurams and at Sri Villiputhur, the birth place of Sri
Andal it is a 11 tiered structure of about 192 feet high. The famous Gopuram dates back to Sri Periyazhwaar.
Srivilliputhur, with its twin temples, dedicated to the deities Vadaabadrasayee
and Andal-Rangamannar, is a place of high religious importance. The tall
towers, massive car, huge tank, sculpted pillars, ancient Ramayana frescoes and
modern wall paintings depicting the Lords of 108 Divyadesams, numerous
inscriptions dating back to the rule of Pandya kings, fine rectangular hall
with a wooden roof and above all its unique "Thiruppavai Vimanam"
speak volumes of their rich architectural heritage. The majestic Gopuram of the West tower of the Sri Villiputhur
divyadesam is the emblem of State of Tamil
Nadu
Kothai Piratti [Andal] represents
the most unique combination of
divine wisdom coupled with devotion non-pareil. A paragon of virtues -
supreme example of single-minded devotion in serving the Lord, as clearly
brought out in her great prabandham of 30 hymns "Thiruppavai". Andal’s
philosophy is clear and unmistakable. She says ‘immaikkum
ezhezhu piravikkum patraavan, nammaiyudaivan Narayanan
nambi’ - "Sriman Narayana is our refuge now and
forever and He will not let us down, for we are His possessions".
In Nachiyar Thirumozhi, she says
“தொழுதுமுப்போது முன்னடி வணங்கித் தூமலர் தூய்த்தொழு தேத்துகின்றேன்*
பழுதின்றிப் பாற்கடல் வண்ணனுக்கே பணிசெய்து வாழ” ~ to her kainkaryam to Sriman Narayana is throughout the day as she does
matchless service with flowers ~ to Her the very reason of birth is to do
service to the Lord of Thirupparkadal.
My brother
S. Sundararajan visited this divyadesam recently and here are some photos taken by him during the
Uthsavam at Sri Villiputhur.
Adiyen Srinivasadhasan.
14th Jan 2014.
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