Perumals of 23 temples in and around the town of Thanjavur were taken in a procession on Garuda Vahanam as part of the 23 Garuda Sevai held in Thanjavur today, May 28, 2016.
Beautifully decorated Perumals on Garuda Vahana were led by Thirumangaiyalvar on Hamsa Vahanam. Starting from Vennar banks, Perumals were taken in procession on east, south, west, and north main roads.
The procession commenced with Neelamega Perumal along with His consort followed by the remaining 22 Perumals on Garuda Vahanam. The following is the list of Perumals part of the Garuda Sevai today…
- Sri Lakshmi Sametha Neelamega Perumal
- Sri Veera Narasimha Perumal
- Sri Manikunna Perumal
- Sri Velur Varadaraja Perumal
- Sri Kalyana Venkatesa Perumal
- Sri Yadava Kannan
- Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal
- Sri Kothandaramar
- Sri Varadaraja Perumal
- Sri Kaliyuga Venkatesa Perumal
- Sri Ramaswamy Perumal
- Sri Janardhana Perumal
- Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal
- Sri Govindaraja Perumal
- Sri Ranganatha Perumal
- Sri Vijayarama Perumal
- Sri Navaneetha Krishnan
- Sri Booloka Krishnan
- Sri Manambuchavadi Navaneetha Krishnaswamy
- Sri Manambuchavadi Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal
- Sri Kothandaramasamy Perumal of Palli Agraharam
- Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal of Sunkanthidal
- Sri Venkatesa Perumal of Karanthai
Thousands of people witnessed Garudasevai in the four main streets of Thanjavur. Bhajans and dance by devotees formed part of the festival. Pandals were put at various places on South Main Street to receive the Perumals and offer pujas. Prasadams were distributed to devotees. Buttermilk was supplied at various places. Navaneetha sevai will be held tomorrow.
Some of the photos taken during the event can be viewed below…
Courtesy: Sri Souriraajan Ragunathan
It is indeed a blessing to be able to witness Garuda sevai of the Lord from 23 temples through these photos. Thank you!
Blessed by seeing these photos. Thank you.
It is a gift to all to have the dharshans of 23 Garudasevas.
Thanks alot. Danyosmi.
Dear Sir,
I am belongs to thanjavur and i never seen the garudavahanam in my life. Since i am seeing the above photos i am quite satisfied.
sarathy
Really it is wonderful to see the garudaseva.Eventhoghi m 65years and belongs to trichi I never seen this seva Thanks for the same Raghunathan
kindly send the date of 2017 23 karuda seva..