It is a
place that predates British rule by several centuries; it was occupied by the
Portuguese in 1523, which lasted until 1749, later falling into the
hands of the British East India Company. It is “Mylapore” [Thiru
Mayilai], a cultural hub; one of the oldest residential parts of the
city, also known as VEdapuri and Mayurapuri.
It is
the time of annual Brahmothsavam and today morning (4.4.2018) it was the
glittering Garuda vahanam. The speciality of this temple is the importance
accorded to Sri Peyalwar in every purappadu and in everything, being his birth
place. Today too, Sri Peyazhwar waited outside the Gopuram and welcomed
Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal in golden Garuda vahanam. There was oyyali [Aesal
too] .. here are some photos taken during the purappadu at mylai mada veethi,
this morning.
Sri Peyalwar speaks thus
on Sriman Narayana’s appearance on the vahanam :
பொலிந்திருண்ட கார்வானில் மின்னேபோல் தோன்றி,
மலிந்து திருவிருந்த மார்வன், - பொலிந்த
கருடன்மேல் கொண்ட கரியான் கழலே,
தெருடன் மேல் கண்டாய் தெளி.
Sriman Narayana riding on
the mighty Garuda – to Alwar it is akin to a glorious dark raincloud lit
by a lightning, the most merciful Saviour of the Universe – Emperuman with
lotus dame Sri Mahalakshmi on his chest – provides darshan seated on
Periyathiruvadi Garuda. He ordains his heart, that having seen
Emperuman’s feet through knowledge, asks Heart to rise and
understand the greatness of eternal Saviour Sriman Narayana.
The streaming bakthas had
the pleasure of His darshan and here are some photos of Sri Adhi Kesavar and
Thamizh thalaivan Sri Peyalwar.
Adiyen
Srinivasa dhasan.
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