On, 15 April 2015, Manmadha Varusha Chitrai Sadayam; Day-6 of NamPerumal’s Viruppan Tirunal was celebrated in grand manner at Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, Srirangam.On this occasion Perumal purappadu happens on Thanga Hamsa vahanam. After being in Nagapapillai Asthana Mandapam for the day Nam Perumal left in Purappadu on Tholukuiniyan at 6.00p.m. to reach Yanai vahana mandapam by 6.45p.m. The mandapam for Yanai vahanam is at a considerable height and is a high platform adjacent to Ul Andal Sannidhi. Sri Namperumal thiruveeedhi purappadu on Yanai vahanam took place in the Chitra veedhis of Srirangam. The men holding the lit torches led followed by the Arulicheyal goshti reciting verses from Divya Prabhandham. Bhattar Swami was seated on the vahanam holding NamPerumal firmly yet gently. Another swami wearing white silken pavadai like dress held the umbrella above NamPerumal and the Purappadu commenced. Veda parayana goshti followed. After thiruveedhi purappadu comes back to Tiruvahndi kaapu mandapam where Bhattar Swami offered Ghata Harathi seated. Every Yanai vahanam day NamPerumal exchanges garlands with Andal usually at Ul Andal Sannidhi.Lot of astikas took part in the Yanai Vahana Purappadu and had the blessings of Sri Namperumal
These are some of the photos taken during the occasion…
