On 27 July 2014, The thirunakshatra mahotsavam of the 36th Azhagiyasingar of Sri Ahobila Matam, known as Chinna Parandur Azhagiyasingar 36th Pattam “Sri Srinivasa Yatindra Mahadesikan” was celebrated as an Eka Dina Utsavam with religous fervour at Padhur, the site of his Brindavanam . The 36th pattam Azhagiyasingar was the younger brother of the 33rd pattam Azhagiyasingar, the Periya Parandur Azhagiyasingar, hence his name “chinna” Parandur Azhagiyasingar. The 36th Azhagiyasingar was known to perform “Bhoodashuddi” in such a strict way that he would not sweat while performing Thiruvaradhanam whatever the temperature was!.
Thirumanjanam followed by Purappadu and Mangalasasanams to Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal, Thayar, Nammazhwar and Swami Desikan. This was follwed by a Periya Sattrumurai with Mariyadhai from Thiruvallur, Mylapore and Thiruvallikeni sannidhis. In the evening the mariyadhai was offered to azhagiasinger at selayoor, first to periya azagiasinger at the nrusimhan sannidhi followed by prakrutham azhagisinger.This was followed by Thadiyaradhanai to the bhaktas who had assembled.
Azhagiasinger’s vaibavachandrikai :
Birth date : Pushyam, Aadi
Sanyasaasramam :Sarvadhari varusham, 31st day of Aadi, Monday, Swati (Aug 13, 1888)
Paramapatham : Vilambi varusham, 14th day of Margazhi, Tuesday, Mirugasirisham, Purnimai (Dec 27, 1898)
Nirvaham : 10 years, 4 months
Brindavanam : Paadhoor
Below are some of the photo taken during the Event
What a purifying experience!