As part of the ongoing 748th Thirunakshathra Mahothsavam of Swami Desikan at Thirukkannamangai Divya Desam, Day 9 utsavam was celebrated well on September 23, 2015. Manmatha Varusha Purattasi Uthiradam.Vishesha thirumanjanam was performed for Swami Desikan and Sri Hayagrivar in the morning at around 9 am. After thirumanjanam, Thirupallandu, Thirupalliezhuchi, Thiruppavai, Thirumozhi 8am and 9am patthu, followed by Navaneetha Malai in Desika Prabhandam were recited. This was followed by Satrumurai and Thadiyaradhanam.
In the evening at around 5pm, after reciting Periya Thirumadal, Thiruveedhi purappadu for Swami Desikan took place in amidst Veda Parayanam and Arulicheyal (Divya Prabandham). The day’s utsavam concluded with Satrumurai.
The 11-day utsavam commenced on Sep.15th 2015 and celebrated till September 25, 2015.
These are some of the photos taken during the occasion…
Writeup & Photography : Sri Dr Rajagopalan TSR
