Sri Manavala Mamunigal Uthsavam day 4 at Thiruvallikkeni

Today – 14^th  Oct 2012 –  is the fourth day of Swami Manavala Maamunigal Uthsavam.

Today num Acharyar had purappadu in Mangalagiri and what a grand purappadu it was.

Here are some photos taken during the purappadu of Swami Manavala Mamunigal.

Adiyen – S. Sampathkumar.

Sri Manavala Mamunigal Uthsavam day 3 at Triplicane

Today – 13^th  Oct 2012 –  is the third day of Swami Manavala Maamunigal Uthsavam.

As it coincided to be a ‘Purattasi Sanikkizhamai’ also, today at Thiruvallikkeni,  num Acharyar ‘Mannu Pugazh  Maanvala Maamunigal’ had purappadu along with Sri Azhagiya Singar, a rare occasion indeed.  Being a special occasion, the grandeur of the Purappadu was more pronounced with the beautiful, extraordinary wide parasols.  Today the Kudais [parasols / umbrella / canopy] that adorned were of 20 jon [jon in Tamil akin to one-half cubit] – and there were two of them, occupying the entire breadth of the broadest mada veethis.

Here are some photos taken during the purappadu of Swami Manavala Mamunigal.

Adiyen – S. Sampathkumar.

Sri Manavala Mamunigal Uthsavam - day 2 : Thiruvallikkeni

12^th Oct 2012 – Today is the second day of Swami Manavala Maamunigal Uthsavam and at Thiruvallikkeni,  num Acharyar ‘Poyyilatha Maanvala Maamunigal’ had purappadu in Sesha Vahanam. 

On all days, there will be mangalasasanam in all sannathies.  Here are some photos taken during the purappadu of Swami Manavala Mamunigal.

Adiyen – S. Sampathkumar.

 Acharyar Manavalamamunigal purappadu to vahana mandapam

 Dr MAV rendering mangalasasanam at Nammalwar sannathi

 Swami Manavala Mamunigal Sesha vahana purappadu

Navarathri Golu at Thiruvallikkeni - Dolls in display

In the Tamil  month of ‘Purattasi’ comes the grand  festival of “Navarathri”- literally meaning ‘Nine fabulous Nights’ – celebrated all over South India.

This comes at the ascendence of moon in the month of Purattasi.  This year the Navarathri celebrations commence on Monday, 15^th October 2012 [29^th day of Purattasi].  

 It is customary in Southern States to keep a display known as ‘bommai Golu” (display of dolls) in most houses. This is an ornate exhibition of various dolls and figurines of Gods, National Leaders, Fruits, Vegetables, Animals etc., Traditionally the dolls used to be made of earthern soil, now-a-days many are of paper. The dolls are carefully kept packed throughout the year and are displayed during these nine days of “Navarathri”.

Every day, people invite their near and dear. People visit the houses of Relatives, neighbours and friends for seeing the Bommai Golu and for exchanging pleasantries. Gifts are also given to visitors.

Naturally Shops sell beautifully made dolls.  Here are some of the ornate dolls of Gods on display in a Shop in ‘Rukmini Mini Hall’ Near Temple Ther, Thiruvallikkeni.

With regards – S. Sampathkumar.