On April 23, 2014; Jaya Chitrai Sravanam, the fifth day of NamPerumal’s Viruppan Thirunal was celebrated at Sri Ranganathaswamy Divya Desam, Srirangam. He was in Pattunulkarar asthana mandapam for the day and left from there on Hanumantha vahanam at 6.00p.m.As we waited at Moolathope crossing to have His darshan at about half past six NamPerumal was seen riding on Hanumanatha vahanam. Hanumantha vahanam resembles Garudavahanam in some way s- both are seated with one leg held up and outstretched palms on which NamPerumal places His feet on velvet cushions. Both have slightly tilted tirumukhamandalams . As the proccession came close people moved nearer to have a better view of NamPerumal and Hanuman.While Sesha and Garuda are Nityasuris Hanumanis not. He did not join the Ayodhyavasis who SriRama took along with Him to Srivaikuntam. This Ramabhaktha wanted to live on earth and be in places resounding with SriRamanama. NamPerumal is Rama and Hanuman’s joy on carrying His master was palpable and this day Hanuman got more attention than His master.Let us say “Jai Hanuman” and try to emulate His qualities.
The following are some of the photographs taken during the purappadu…
Write-up by Smt Vyjayanthi Rajan
