Sri Azhagiya Singar - Aadi Swathi purappadu 2026

 

*கரந்தெங்கும் பரந்துளன்  சுடர்மிகு சுருதியுள்  இவை உண்ட சுரனே* !!  

எல்லாவிடங்களிலும் வியாபித்து நமக்கு அருள் தரும் ஸ்ரீமன் நாரணன் - திருவல்லிக்கேணி தெள்ளியசிங்கன் அற்புத சேவை - ஆடி ஸ்வாதி புறப்பாடு 22.7.2026

Sri Thelliya Singar Thiruther 2017

 

Thiruvallikkeni Aani Brahmothsavam – Sri Thelliya Singar thiruther 2017

Rajagopuram, siriya thiruther with Azhagiya Singar & periya ther aligned

 

Sri Thelliya Singar Pushpa pallakku 2026

Both the Gopurams and many Vimanas also seen in the backdrop !!

 

Sri Thelliya Singar Pushpa Pallakku 2026

 

Sri Azhagiya Singar purappadu to Pushpa pallakku 7.7.2026

: https://youtu.be/MJ9G5Jca2Kc

Sri Azhagiya Singar Chandra Prabhai 2017

 

Thiruvallikkeni Sri Thelliya Singar chandra prabhai 2017

Chandra Prabhai, Thiruther, Rajagopuram, devotees, light and more !!

Kairavini neerazhi mandapam hidden by that water tank !!

 

 

Sri Azghagiya Singar porvai kalaithal 2026

 

Thiruvallikkeni Thelliya Singan draped in mantles

Porvai kalaithal vaibhavam 2026

Thiruvallikkeni Thelliya Singar 2026

 

சிங்கமதாய் அவுணன் திறலாகமுன் கீண்டுகந்த சங்கமிடத்தான்..

திருவல்லிக்கேணி ஸ்ரீ தெள்ளிய சிங்கன் –  போர்வை களைதல் வைபவம் முடிந்து ஏகாந்தமாக சேவை சாதிக்கும் அவசரம்.

 

Thiruvallikkeni Thelliya Singar 2026 (background edited with AI)

Nadaswaram enthralling performance - can you identify the Raga / Keerthana ????

 

The annual Aani Brahmothsavsam of Sri Azhagiya Singar is drawing to a close and today is day 9 – theerthavari and dwaja-avarohanam. 

In the evening there was grand purappadu of Sri Thelliya Singar in Sadadarsha vimanam .. .. and today it was mellifluous Nadaswaram music played by MKSN Manikandan and Chittoor Devarajulu and party.  

 

In the initial Peyalwar Kovil stretch they played :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q__INZktf-g

 

nārāyaṇāya namō mādhavāya ॥

A simple meaning: "Salutations to Lord Nārāyaṇa;

salutations to Lord Mādhava."

 

As the evening procession moved gracefully through the streets, Vidwans Manikandan &  Devarajulu rendered "Nārāyaṇāya Namo" in Madhyama Varali, a composition of Sri Narayana Tirtha set to Khanda Chāpu tāla. While my camera captured the artiste's concentration, a short video taken at  Peyazhvaar kovil street  later helped me discover the musical identity of the performance through a lengthy conversation.  My initial attempt to identify the rāga from a brief recording led to an interesting exchange with  ChatGPT, music critic Essel (Lakshmi Narasimhan) and, finally,   the performing vidwan himself, reminding me that learning is often a delightful journey. 

Narayana Tirtha,  was a Hindu saint and Carnatic composer, best known for the Sanskrit musical work Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini that presents Krishna’s life in a sequence of songs, verses, prose passages, and narrative pieces. He is remembered for devotional compositions centered on Krishna and for popularizing the tarangam form in musical-dramatic tradition.   Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini  Tarangam is a devotional-dance item in Kuchipudi in which the performer dances to Narayana Tirtha’s compositions, often on a brass plate, making it one of the form’s most recognizable signature pieces.  In practice, tarangam combines singing, rhythmic footwork, abhinaya, and balance-based movement, so it functions as both a musical composition and a dance number.  

Today the Nadaswaram performace was enthralling and kept me  spell bound – thanks and special appreciations to Sri MKSN Manikandan  &  Chittoor Devarajulu- acknowledgement, regards and thanks to Devaraj, my friend Essel and of course ChatGPT - a rich learning experience !!  

Interesting !
 
Regards – S Sampathkumar
3.7.2026

Sri Azhagiya Singar kuthirai vahana aesal 2026

 

Sri Thelliya Singar kuthirai vahana aesal 2026

:  https://youtu.be/XahbwHvSciY

Allikkeni Azhagiya Singar arulicheyal goshti over the years !!

 

Allikkeni Azhagiya Singar arulicheyal goshti over the years !!

Thiruvallikkeni Sri Thelliya Singar Yanai vahanam 2026

 

Thiruvallikkeni Sri Thelliya Singar  Yanai vahanam 2026

 

 

Senthamizh paaduvaar - Allikkeni Azhagiyasingar thiruther 2026

 

Allikkeni arulicheyal goshti - § Sri Thelliya Singar thiruther 2026 

For better clarity, please see :  https://youtu.be/XHKOM1ZpUds

Sri Azhagiya Singar Yanai vahana Aesal 2026

Thiruvallikkeni Aani Brahmothsavam 2026

Sri Azhagiya Singar Yanai vahana aesal

: https://youtu.be/NdODlMRtNBc

Yoga Narasimha !! - “Narasimha-vapuḥ Śrīman Keshava Puruṣottama”

 

யோக நரசிம்மரே, எனக்கு பயமற்ற நிலையும் மன அமைதியும் அருளும்.

“Narasimha-vapuḥ Śrīman Keshava Puruṣottama”

 

“Oh Lord Narasimha, O resplendent Keshava, O Supreme Lord.”  The Narasimha-vapuḥ invocation is  more than name the deity; it highlights Narasimha as Sriman Narayanan’s fierce, protective form and frames the prayer as a plea for refuge, courage, and victory over obstacles.  The phrase is powerful as it combines a specific avatara name with a theological title: “vapuḥ” points to the divine form, while “Śrīman Keshava Puruṣottama” anchors Narasimha within the full identity of Vishnu as the auspicious supreme person. This makes the line both a praise of the avatara and an affirmation of Vishnu’s total supremacy.  

           Yoga Narasimha signifies the same divine Narasimha power, but in a calm, meditative form: strength held in stillness, protection joined with inner discipline, and ferocity transformed into composure. This yogic posture  is associated with serenity, meditation, and the power to overcome inner obstacles as well as outer threats  

On day 5 of Aani Brahmothsavam [29.6.2026], Sri Thelliya Singar gave darshan as Yoga Narasimha and blessed devotees.

Sri Azhagiya Singar Nachiyar thirukkola purappaadu 2026

 

Sri Azhagiya Singar Nachiyar thirukkola purappaadu 2026

https://youtu.be/B9tuT-mfx1w

(voice of  child prodigy Master  Suriyanara)

Sri Azhagiya Singan - Chandra Prabhai pathi ula 2026

 

மயர்வற நம் மனத்தே மன்னினான் - திருவல்லிக்கேணி ஸ்ரீ தெள்ளிய சிங்கன்

மயிற்பீலி, அணிகலன்கள், மலர் மாலைகள், குருவி வேர் என பற்பல அணிந்து

அற்புத சேவை சாதிக்கும் அவசரம் - 4ம் நாள் சந்திர பிரபை பத்தி உலா

அற்புத அல்லிக்கேணி  அழகன் -  ஆனி ப்ரஹ்மோத்சவம் 2026

Sri Azhagiya Singar Chandra Prabhai and Moon !!!

 

Alignment of Celestial and Symbolism of Moons.

Sri Thelliya Signar Chandra Prabhai purappadu

 

The waxing gibbous Moon present, perhaps watching from the sky – the  Chandra Prabhai Vahana purappadu, as Sri Azhagiya Sinar  blesses devotees beneath the night sky. 

A celestial moon above, and the symbolic Chandra Prabhai below—both celebrating the Lord's divine radiance.

 

Please note – this is a composite (collage) image. [ChatGPT edited] Chandra Prabhai was filmed as it aligned with Western gopuram; the  Moon was photographed separately, from the same location and on the same night, and has been artistically composited into the scene, placed exactly where it was seen when photographing the  purappadu. 

As usual look forward to your feedback / comments.

 
Adiyen Srinivasa dhasan
Mamandur Veeravalli Srinivasan Sampathkumar
28.6.2026

Sri Azhagiya Singar Hamsa vahanam ~ the celestial connect

 

"விண்ணும் மண்ணும் ஒன்றாய் களிக்கும் திருவிழா."

 

In the ongoing Aani Brahmothsavam of Sri Azhagiya Singar, today is day 3 and in the evening it was Hamsa vahanam.  Took this photo as Sri Thelliya Singar purappadu on Hamsa vahanam had just crossed the Western Gopuram at Thiruvallikkeni, with the moon right on top.

 

Under the watchful moon and amidst countless devotees, the Lord graces the streets in all His glory. Every step is a blessing; every chant, an offering. 

When the heavens lend their moon, the temple its light, and devotees their shoulders, a procession becomes a celebration of faith.  

It is waxing phase and couple of days towards Full Moon (Pournami) – the sky was dark probably with rain-bearing clouds and Moon was a bit hazy.  This is a photo taken with Pixel Pro 8 as I tried to capture Sripadhamthangis (the bearers); people around; Hamsa Vahanam with Sri Azhagiya Singar, Triplicane Gopuram, dark sky and .. .. Moon !!   

The photograph perhaps  tells three stories at once:

•        The heavens – the moon watching over the festival.

•        The temple – represented by the illuminated gopuram.

•        The devotees – carrying the Lord through the streets.

 

For sure, most of us try to focus deep on Perumal and have a beautiful close-up picture – this captures the relationship between the divine, the temple, and the community. 

As could be deciphered, this  photograph has three distinct layers, which makes it visually interesting. 

·       Upper layer – the sky :  moon sitting high on purappadu; Clouds providing a natural spotlight and perhaps there is a Planet or Star – is that Jupiter !! below the moon.  

·       In the middle layer, there is the   illuminated gopuram emerging between the two ceremonial umbrellas.

·       Lower layer has the beautiful Golden Hamsa vahanam with Perumal – around it – Sripathamthangigal, Battacharyargal, devotees and more.   

However, the  Moon has neither the shape nor clarity .. .. the  bright "flare" or glowing patch around the moon is not entirely a camera defect. It is a combination of  thin clouds passing over the moon; moonlight scattering through the moisture in clouds, giving a soft glowing halo; high dynamic range; focus on Perumal creating lens flare and there was bright floodlight too.   

Interesting ! look forward to your feedback … thanks to ChatGPT for the editing and detailing part.

 
Regards – S Sampathkumar
27.6.2026

 

Simha kolam

 

Special at Thiruvallikkeni – Simha Vahanam for Narasimhan 

– Sri Thelliya Singar.

 

Kolam in front of vahana mandapam - A lion face insignia   symbolizes strength, leadership, courage, or royalty.

Sri Azhagiya Singar Garuda Sevai 2026

 

Sri Azhagiya Singar Garuda Sevai 2026

 

In the grand Brahmothsavam, each Vahanam, every purappadu has its  own charm, yet, if one were to ask the most majestic and most crowd-pulling ones,  it would be Thiruther and Garuda vahanam. !!  .. .. ..  The Brahminy kite  is considered to be the contemporary representations of Garuda; Indonesia adopts a more stylistic approach depicting a Javanese eagle (being much larger than a kite).  Well,  Eagle is far different than the Brahminy Kite !! 

Moving away,  Mexico’s main national symbol is the coat of arms: a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, with a snake in its beak and talon. It appears in the center of the national flag, which is one of Mexico’s other key national symbols. 

The Aztec were a Nahuatl-speaking Mesoamerican people who built a powerful empire in central Mexico before the Spanish conquest. More precisely, many of them called themselves the Mexica, and “Aztec” is the later broader label used for their civilization. Tenochtitlan was their great capital city, founded around 1325 on islands in Lake Texcoco. It became one of the largest and most impressive cities in the Americas, with canals, causeways, temples, and a huge population, and its ruins now lie beneath modern Mexico City. 

The Brahminy kite and the Aztec eagle are both powerful bird symbols, but they come from very different cultural worlds. The Brahminy kite is an actual bird in South and Southeast Asia, often linked in Hindu tradition with Garuda and auspicious presence, while the Aztec eagle is primarily a mythic-national symbol tied to the Mexica founding legend and war identity.   The Brahminy kite is a real raptor species, scientifically Haliastur indus, and it is widely recognized in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and nearby regions. The Aztec eagle is not a specific zoological species in the same way; it is a symbolic eagle image central to Aztec iconography and later Mexican identity.

In Hindu and related regional traditions, the Brahminy kite is often treated as an earthly reflection of Garuda, the divine bird and Sriman Narayanan’s vehicle, and it can carry auspicious or sacred associations. In Aztec mythology, the eagle is associated with divine destiny, sovereignty, and the founding sign of Tenochtitlan, where the eagle became a state symbol rather than a bird linked to a single avian species.  The Tenochtitlan founding legend says the Mexica were told to keep traveling until they saw a eagle perched on a cactus, often shown devouring a serpent, and that spot would be their new city. That omen was said to appear on an island in Lake Texcoco, where they founded Tenochtitlan in 1325, the city that later became Mexico City.  

The eagle was a divine signal from Huitzilopochtli, the Mexica god of sun and war, confirming they had reached the destined place. In later Mexican symbolism, the image came to stand for national origin, identity, and continuity from the Aztec past. For the Aztec, Tenochtitlan was not just a capital; it was the sacred center of their world. The founding legend of the eagle sign helped make the city’s origin story powerful and enduring, and that imagery still appears in Mexico’s national symbols today.

எம்பெருமானுக்கு எப்போதும் கைங்கர்யம் செய்யும் கருடாழ்வார் பெரிய திருவடி என சிறப்பிக்கப்படுகிறார்.  அழகான பட்டு உடுத்திய கருடனின் மீது பெருமாள் எழுந்து அருளும் கருட சேவை மிக அழகும் கம்பீரமும் நிறைந்தது.   கருடன், காச்யபர் என்கிற மகரிஷிக்கும் வினதைக்கும் பிறந்தவர்.  'வினதை சிறுவன்' என பெரியாழ்வார் மங்களாசாசனம்.  வினதையின் மற்றொரு புதல்வன் அருணன், சூரியனுக்கு தேரோட்டி.   

கஸ்யபருக்கும் வினைதைக்கும்  கருடன் மிக்க பலசாலியாகவும்  , தன் விருப்பப்படியே நினைத்த உருவெடுக்க வல்லவனும், நினைத்த இடத்திற்குச் செல்ல தகுந்தவனும், நினைத்த அளவிற்கு சக்தியைப் பெருக்கிக் கொள்ளத் தக்கவனும், காந்தி மிக்கவனும்,  நெருப்புக் குவியல் போன்ற ஒளியுடன் பிரகாசமாக பிறந்தான்.  மின்னலைப் போன்ற பார்வையுடனும், யுக முடிவின் நெருப்புக்கு ஒத்த காந்தியுடனும், இருந்த அந்தப் பறவையானவன் (கருடன்), பிறந்தவுடனேயே வேகமாக வளர்ந்து, உருவத்தைப் பெருக்கிக் கொண்டு வானத்தில் பறந்தான்.  

In the ongoing Aani Brahmothsavam for Sri Azhagiya Singar  at Thiruvallikkeni divyadesam today  27^th June 2026     is the third day – a very important day ~ it is  Garuda Vahanam for Sri Thelliyasinga  Perumal.  Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong person, has a white face, wings,  prominent beak, wears a crown – massive, strong – and more than anything else – ever devoted to Sriman Narayanan, carrying Him on his shoulders all the time. His devotion and being close to Emperuman all the time – Garuda, is admired as ‘PeriyaThiruvadi’.  

Brahmothsavam is a grand festivity – each day it is different Vahanam, and Perumal has classy alankarams … on Garuda vahanam day, thousands gather early in the morning to catch glimpse of the Lord as he comes out of the gate (Gopura vassal darsanam). (around 5.30 am)   On Garuda Sevai day, people from far and away come to the temple, offer vasthram (new clothes), place before Lord cocoanut, fruits & other offerings and have darshan of Lord in Garuda vahanam.  It is a day of masses ~ teeming crowds, chanting the name of Lord SrimanNarayana, offering him everything including hundreds of vasthrams – all roads would read Madaveethis as people rush to have darshan of Lord on Garuda and enjoy the aesal and other festivities.  

The streaming bakthas had the pleasure of His darshan and here are some photos of Garuda Sevai purappadu.      At 05.30 am, people waited to have the glimpse of Lord coming out of western Gopuravasal, then there was grand aesal – and after halt at   Gangaikondan mandapam,  purappadu resumed by 8 am and concluded around 10.15 am.  

adiyenSrinivasadhasan 
Mamandur Veeragalli Srinivasan Sampathkumar