Thelliya Singar Thavana Uthsavam concluded on 22nd
Mar 2014. There are 3 bungalows (meaning
palatial buildings) – Vasantha Uthsava Bungalow is no longer there; Komutti
bungalow in Peyalwar koil street is ‘an agraharam’ – this Thavana Uthsava
bungalow is at Thulainga Perumal Kovil Street.
It derives 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 in
genus of small herbs or shrubs, xerophytic in nature.
This herb pervades
great aroma and provides coolness. In the
recent years a
kooralam [roof] made of Dhavanam is set up over the resting place of the Lord.
This Bungalow as I could recall from my younger days, had a
big well with steps inside, trees of rose Nerium Oleander [Arali] and a
differently looking structure having 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. Its raised decks provided great place for the
residents to rest and sleep too. Over
the years its condition dilapidated ~ since has been reconstructed and the
Uthsavam is held in a grand manner these days.
One of the goris [minars] is missing – the other one still
stands – have not seen a similar structure in the vicinity other than
Venkateswara Hostel…. Perhaps the old lighthouse at Madras High Court premises
has somewhat similar appearance.
On day 2 – Sri Thelliya Singar had excellent sarruppadi at
Murali Kannan – wielding the flute in a standing posture – today (22nd
Mar 2014) it was similar Venugopalan
having a flute but in a sitting posture. A real treat to watch – here is some
captured for our darshan
Adiyen Srinivasadhasan
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