The Supreme Lord, the Sovereign Master of the Universe does everything to win the love of His subjects ~ and there is One who thought only about Him, was so devoted that She could reach Him – Andal, Godha Piratti.
Today 6th
Jan 2016 marks the 1st day
of ‘Andal Neeratta Uthsavam’ – the 9 day Uthsavam in Margazhi, the month of
Thiruppavai. Andal’s Thiruppavai contains ocean of values
including significance of Naama sankeerthanam to Sriman
Narayana. The Saint Poetess observed Paavai Nonbu (vratham) to
attain Lord Krishna. The month chosen for the vratham was Margazhi also
known as Dhanur Masam. She was on vratham throughout the month and the
month of Margazhi got lot of significance because of Andal.
Daily morning there will be veedhi purappadu of
Andal signifying her preparation for the neerattam. After the purappadu,
Andal will have ‘Thirumanjanam’ at the Neeratta mandapam . Here are some photos
of the purappadu, this morning.
Adiyen Srinivasadhasan
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