Durmukhi Vaikasi Vishakam(21st May-2016) was a red letter day in Kanchipuram. The third day of the Brahmotsavam is when ‘Garuda sevai’ takes place. Garuthman is Vedaswaroopan and Kanchimahakshetram is blessed by the presence of a dedicated Vedaparayana goshti. Vedas are ‘Apourusheya’ that is not created by humans. They are the words of Perumal. Perumal says that He acts according to the Vedas. A brahmana is supposed to learn, preserve and teach the Vedas. This is done orally and correct pronunciation and intonation are to be strictly followed. The person studying the vedas have to live in the vedic mode and follow strict ahara niyamas and acharams. Sad to say a brahmana does not even perform the mandatory sandhya vandana. In such a scenario we have to recognise and respect the Veda parayana goshti who walk the way Perumal takes during purappadu in the scorching hot sun chanting the Vedas.
Vedatma is Garuda who is also known as Vainatheyan. Devotees came from far and wide to see Garuda the actual vahana of Narayana carry Varadaraja Perumal along the streets of Kanchi making everyone happy. People waited at the gopura vasal from 1.00 am to enter the temple of Varadan. They were allowed inside by 2.30 a.m. The curtain was opened by 3.00 and purappadu started at 4.00 am. What a thrill it was to behold Varadan sitting on His mount wearing yellow silk with red zari border in panchakaccham! The golden Garuda with eyes full of karuna cast his kataksha on everyone while His master’s Tiruvadi(Feet) rested on his open palms. After going round Azhwar praakaram listening to the Dravida Vedas He emerged out of the gopura-vasal where Dodachariar seva took place. Garuda seemed to be flying as we looked from far with the two white umbrellas forming a canopy accompanied by the bhattar swamis who put the srisathari on the heads of devotees without getting angry.
At Thoopul Varadan presented His garland to His favourite Swami Desikan who waited in all finery to receive His Favourite Perumal.
Tirumbukal(return home) took place at about 12.00 in the afternoon and Garuda looked tired after the journey. Devotees offered cool flowers and vastrams and towels to wipe the sweat and were happy to see their Varadan back home.
Some of the photos and videos can be viewed below… More photos and videos will be updated shortly…
Afternoon Ekantha Sevai
Courtesy: Sri Krishna Durai , Sri Krishnan & Sri Sudharshan, Write – up: Smt Vyjayanthi Rajan
Mosy laudable and Praisworthy photos of Kanchi Prarabrahmam
We are filled with andare experiweencing the devotion to the Deity
Photographs look great.It is like witnessing the Garuda Seva in person. Good service by you.
Raghavan
Could not attend the Garudasevai the photo’s and coverage, gave me what i could not get in person, thanks to Anudinam i could get the blessings of Garudaralwan
Dhanyosmi
Ananth
Varadarajar Garudasevai Neril Parthathu Pondra thirupthi alikkriadhu
We feel so blessed just to able to see the photos and videos from afar. Thank you. We are all grateful for the dedication of the ever so many who have contributed to the event in big and small ways, including the members of the Veda Paarayana Goshti and Prabhanda Goshti.
My Pranams to anudinam team for posting beautiful and lively photos of the garuda seva.on browsing the photos we were feeling that we were watching the garuda seva In person Thank you anudinam
Natural photography coñtent,device bleesings from home,astonishing images,transported to athigree.
Sirs, Thanks a million. Because of you we are all blessed.
Sampath family.
We thank all of you for your feedback.
janakavalli
Though we visited Kanchi On Garudaseva day we did not have dharsan of Perumal,since we were not permitted to get near the area.now after seeing the photos Iam satisfied and iadmire the efforts taken by Anudinam team for the laudable service.
Dear Smt. Janakavalli, Adiyal feels sad that you could not have Perumal darsan. Actually depending on the time of your being there you can have darsan at Thoopul, at Kachapeshwara temple, Ganganna mandapam or during ‘tirumbukaal'(return) at 12.00 noon.
My Pranams, I could not attend the Festival. However I am thrilled and blessed by seeing the Photos and the Videos. These have given me the impression that I was there personally. Great Work by Anudinam. Thanks once again.
Great service to those who could not witness this event. Ekantha Sevai Is thrilling. We pray Thavaperumal to Bless Anudinam
Thanks!