On September 30, 2016, Durmukhi Varusha Purattasi Uthiram, Navarathri Utsavam commenced in grand manner at Sri Devarajaswami Temple, Kanchipuram. The utsavam began on Purattasi Ammavasai. In the morning around 8.00 a.m Perumal from the hill (Thirumalai) came to Kannadi arai ( Ezhundharulal) and Asthanam . Then around 9.00 a.m Thirumanjanam was performed to Sri Devaperumal and his consorts. In the evening around 6.00 p.m, Sri Devaperumal with his consorts thiruveedhi purappadu to Thiruvadi Kovil.Then returns backs to the temple and joins with Sri Perundhevi Thayar for Oonjal Sevai at Nootrukal mandapam. There in the nootrukal mandapam Perumal, Thayar thiruvaradhanam, nivedhanam followed by Theertham, Satari and Goshti. Later Padiyettram and Thayar returns to Kannadi Arai, then Perumal Thayar Serthi Arai Sevai. Lot of Srivaishnavas took part in the Goshti during Purappadu. Lot of Astikas took part in the day 1 of Navarathri utsavam and had the blessings of Divyadampatis
The following are some of the photos taken during the occasion…
Photography : Sri Elangadu Ranganathan Chakravarthy
