As part of the ongoing Swami Desikan Thirunakshatra Mahotsavam at Nagai Sri Lakshmi Narasimhan, Sri Nigamantha Mahadesikan Sannidhi at Nagapattinam, Day 7 and 8 were celebrated on October 10th and 11th, 2013 respectively. Today evening, there was purappadu for Swami Desikan on Kudhirai Vahanam as well as purappadu for Sri Narasimhar. Yesterday afternoon, Soora utsavam took place along with Vastra Dhanam for Adhyapakas followed by Pushpa Pallakku purappadu in the evening.
The Mahotsavam commenced on October 4th, 2013 and will take place for 10 day until 13th of October 2013. Sri Lakshmi Narasimhan Sannidhi  is located at Sri Soundaryaraja Perumal East Maada Veethi. Astikas of this Divya Desam call this temple as ‘Sri Desikar Koil’. This Sannidhi was established in the year 1877 by HH Sri Sadagopa Yathindra Mahadesikan, the 33rd Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Mutt.
These are some of the photographs taken during Day 7 and 8 of the Mahotsavam…
Day 8
Day 7
Photo Courtesy: Sri Bharathwaj Iyengar
For previous day’s utsavam, please visit
- Nagapattinam Sri Nigamaantha Maha Desikan Utsavam Commences
- Nagapattinam Sri Nigamaantha Maha Desikan Utsavam: Days 2 & 3
- Nagapattinam Sri Nigamaantha Maha Desikan Utsavam: Day 4
- Nagapattinam Sri Nigamaantha Maha Desikan Utsavam: Day 5&6
For detailed schedule, please visit Swami Desikan Thirunakshatram Celebrations at Nagai
