Perukkaranai Sri Swamy 92nd Thirunakshatra Utsavam At Mylapore

Ninety Second Thiru Nakshatram of Perukkaranai Maha Vidwan Sri U. Ve. Chakravarthyaarya Maha Desikan was celebrated at Sri Desika Bhavanam, Mylapore Chennai on 20th Feb. 2015 (Maasi Poorattaadhi).

Elaborate arrangement was made for the function. This was preceded by Veda Parayanam for 3 days. This function was attended by all his family members, Relatives, Vidwan’s, Sishyaas and Abhimaanis.

Swamy was a highly renowned scholar in Nyaya and Vedanta Sastras. He learnt Vedanta Sastram from Sri Ahobila Matam 42nd Pontiff H.H. Sri Ranga Satagopa Yatindra Maha Desikan (Injimedu Srimad Azhagiyasinger). . Perukkaranai sri swamy received many prestigious titles and awards such as Desika Darsana Chudamani, Abhinava Sudarsana Bhattaarya, Sri Vaishnava Simham and Mahaamahopaadhyaaya. He was also the recipient of Sanskrit award from President of India

Throughout his life time spanning about 89 years, he has performed Kaalakshepams, Upanyasams and has written many scholarly works , such as an elaborate commentary on SriBhashyam. He is well known for performing research in difficult areas, understanding and elaborating for others to learn. His book on Thiruppavai stands as reference book for many vidwans. Swamy also was performing Thadhiya aaradhanai kainkaryams in Divya Desams. He was very generous in rewarding Veda Parayana swamigal ghoshti

During the function, after Saatrumurai event, Perumal, Azhwar, Acharyar sambavanai was performed. After that, vidwans performed Upanyasams recalling the greatness of Perukkaranai Swamy. Prasadam Viniyogam was arranged during the function. Overall, it was a great moment to share the experiences of all sishyas

Swami’s Thaniyan:

The Following are some of the photos taken during the occasion….

Courtesy : Sri Srikanth