Irapathu of Thiruadhyayana Utsavam was celebrated in a grand manner at Srivilliputhur Sri Nachiyar Kovil. On December 26th 2015, Sri Perumal and Thayar had beautiful alangaram and Azhwar Mariyathai was performed and Thiruvaimozhi Paasuram was chanted. On the Day 7 Utsavam, Sri Perumal and Thayar had Thiruveethi Purappadu followed by asthanam. Grand satrumurai and sevakalam took place with arulicheyal and Parayana Ghosti. Later Theertham, Satari and Prasadham was distributed to the devotees. Several Bakthas participated in this occasion and received the blessings of Divyadampathis and Azhwars. Located 70 Kms South West of Madurai is Srivilliputhur, the birthplace of Andal and considered to be among the holiest of the 108 Divya Desams. This is the birthplace of not one but two Azhvaars and a father-daughter one at that-PeriAzhvaar and Andal.
The following are the photos taken during the Utsavam:
Courtesy: Arayar Sri Bala Mukunthachariar
