Thiruvallikkeni Sri Azhagiya Singar Brahmothsavam –
Day 8 Evening – Kuthirai Vahanam
Sunday,
13th July 2o14 was the 8th day of Sri Azhagiya Singar Swami Brahmothsavam. ..
this is very special –for the ‘aesal (oyyali)’ that occurs at Car Street
The
Lord holds the reins of the golden horse – Azhwar Kaliyan comes chasing
on his ‘adalma’. Neelan, (Kaliyan) – known by various other names was a
local chieftain’ who used to feed thousands everyday. He had vowed to
feed thousands of persons each day and also needed money to build temples.
Thirumangai mannan’s disciples were -Neermael nadappan, Nizhalil
odhunguvan, Thaloodhuvan, Tholavazhakkan. Not finding enough
resources he and his disciples had to resort to robbery and Sriman
Narayanan in his various Leelas chose to play with him, by getting robbed,
making him realize his folly and turning him to his trusted devotee.
Kaliyan understanding the significance became Thirumangai Azhwaar and rendered
Periya Thirumozhi; in Naalayira Divyaprabandham, Thirumangai mannan has
contributed 1137 hymns. Neelan, ordained to listen to
the Ashtakshra mantra, becomes Thirumangai Azhwar. In the photo of Azhwar
on the small horse, one can see him armed with sword and shield.
This
divine act is recalled and as stated in the ‘sthala puranam of Thiruvallikkeni’
– Perumal and those accompanying Him lose their valuables. The entire act
is read out in a sanctimonious rite called ‘pattolai’ (literally the verses in palm leaves
covered with silk) – which is rendered by Dr M.A. Venkatakrishnan Swami
in his inimitable style. After the enactment of this vaibhavam, Kaliyan learns ‘Ashtakshara mantra’ and in the purappadu the opening of Periya
Thirumozhi‘"வாடினேன் வாடி வருந்தினேன்" ~ is rendered.
Here
are some photos of the Kuthirai vahana purappadu. The bigger horse is that of
Perumal; Thirumangai mannan also comes in a horse [smaller one]; providing a
great treat to the bakthas and bagavathas at Thiruvallikkeni divyadesam.
It was late in the night ~ but the enthusiasm and the crowd will have to be
seen to be believed.
Azhwar
Emperumanaar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale saranam.
Adiyen
Srinivasa dhasan.
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