At
Thiruvallikkeni, like in many other divyadesams – there will be festivities
throughout the year. Devotees are
missing the Brahmothsavam, Udayavar Uthsavams and monthly purappadus due to the
ongoing renovation works since balalayam on Jan 26, 2015.
In
the month of Margazhi, there occurs the
Nine day festival for Andal known as Neeratta Uthsavam. 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 which is just opposite to the
Thiruther. Sri Parthasarathi Perumal too
visits this mantap immediately after the ‘theppam’[float] festival day 1.
The
shops and structures adjoining this mandapam have been removed now as it sports
a much different look to those who have been visiting the temple for years. It
is reported that atleast six layers of old slate lime have been removed from
the mandapam whose pillars and walls have a lot of ornamental works. Here are couple of photos of the mandapam
showing the old and new looks.
Adiyen
Srinivasadhasan
13th
May 2015.
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