24 January 2022, Plava varusha, Thai-11, Monday ;
Rapathu Adhyayana utsavam was celebrated in a very grand manner in Sri Appakudathan Perumal temple at Koviladi, Thirupernagar in Thanjavur district. Everyday, Alankaram was beautifully performed for Perumal along with his consorts, Sridevi, Bhoodevi and all the Azhwars. Vishesha alankaram, aradhanam were performed and recitation of Thiruvaimozhi took place by the Parayana Goshti in the augment presence of Perumal. All the Azhwars were felicitated by maalai mariyadhai and SriSadari.
On 22 january 2022, tenth day, Vishesha Sattrumurai took place and Nammazhwar thiruvadi thozhal took place. On tenth day of Rapathu utsavam, Nammazhwar surrenders at the feet of lord and reaches SriVaikuntam. Nammazhwar performed mangalasasanam finally for Appakudathan before reaching lotus feet of Perumal in Srivaikuntam. Nammazhwar thiruvadi thozhal was actually done by him in Appakudathan’s feet.
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Photos taken during the utsavam can be viewed below:
Photo courtesy: Sri Pazhaveri Narasimhan Sridhar
