Srivilliputhur Sri Nachiyar Kovil Jaya Varusha Thiruadhyayana Utsavam- Day 11 To 15

February 10, 2015

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Srivilliputhur Sri Nachiyar Temple Thiruadhyayana Utavam was celebrated in grand manner during dhanur Maasam from 22nd December 2014 to 11 January 2015 at Sri Nachiyar ( Sri Andal) Temple, Srivilliputhur. The pagal pathu took place from 22nd december until 31 December 2014 followed by the irrappathu utsavam from 1st to 11th January 2015. Srivilliputtur yearly Thiruadhyayanothsavams were celebrated joyfully with the participation of Swamy Desikan as usually continuing for last 6 long centuries. The Adhyayanothsavam assembly includes Periyaperumal with Thayars (Sri Vadabadrasayee), Thayar Andal and Rengamannar, Periyazhwar, Parangusa-Parakala-Yathiraja-Vedanthacharya, Nadamuni, Thirukachinambi, Azhwan and other Azhwars. Swamy Desikan arrives at the assembly along with all Azhwars and He is one among the five Aacharyas participating in the assembly, the others being Nadamuni, Nambi, Udayavar and Azhwan. Srivilliputtur temples holds as a custom to celebrate Swamy Desikan’s victory over those who opposed Azhwar worship at Sri Rangam and the reestablishment of Adhayanothsavams at PeriyaKoil.Many Astikas took part in the Thiruadhyayana Utsavam and had the blessings of Azhwar, Acharyas, Sri Andal and Sri Rengamannar.

The following are some of the photos taken during the occasion…