Many great Acharyas lead by Sankara Bhagavat Pada, felt a need to give its meaning in crystal clear terms so that the devotee can not only sing but meditate on the aspect of the God he is praising. Though it describes one thousand aspects and praises of the lord, it is not simple and easy to understand. Anushasanika Parva is in the form of questions and answers between Yudishtra and Bheeshma Pitamaha.To a question as to what is the best possible stotra, Bheeshma answers that it is the Vishnu Sahasra Nama and teaches it to Yudishtra. Yudishtra the eldest of the Pandavas became the King of Hasthinapura and whom else would he go for advise other than Bheeshma the great. Meanwhile the war was over leading to death of all those male members in his family except the Pancha Pandavas and the unborn child of Abhimanyu. But since he could choose the time of his death as per the boons received by him, he chose to die in Uttarayana and was waiting for the auspicious time. This is found in the Anushasanika Parvam (chapter relating to orders or rules to the kings) of Mahabharatha.īheeshma Pitamaha was defeated and grievously wounded by Arjuna. Literally translated this means thousand names of Vishnu. On this auspicious day, the devotees also read the ‘Thiruppavai’ and ‘Lalitha Sahasranamam’.The Vishnu Sahasranam is found in the Mahabharatha. The celebrations continue till late at night and then after the ‘aarti’ the food is distributed among the devotees. Special rituals are performed on this day that is accompanied by playing the traditional music. Marriage of God and Goddess, thousands of devotees visit the temples to witness this ceremony. As the festival of Aadi Pooram celebrated the An elaborate feast is offered to the Goddess that is contributed by every household in the community. In the temples, Goddess Andal is adorned with silk saree, glittering jewelleries and garlands. Make an elaborate meal for offering to the Goddess. Goddess Andal is fond of lotus flower, red color and kalkandu rice. They decorate their house beautifully with kolam. On the day of Aadi Pooram, the women of the household get up early and start making the preparations. This event is also known as ‘Thirukalyanam’. Of these, the last day (10th day) is observed as ‘Aadi Pooram’ and a grand marriage ceremony of Goddess Andal and Sri
Rituals during Aadi Pooram:Īadi Pooram is a 10-day festival observed with great pomp and show in all Lord Vishnu temples in the state of Tamil Nadu.
It is believed that by wearing these bangles, the couples will be blessed with offspring and also when pregnant women wear these bangles it shields their child from all the evil forces. In the event, glass bangles are offered to Goddess Andal and then distributedĪmong all devotees.
In the Saiva temples, the day of Aadi Pooram is observed as the festival of ‘Valaikappu’. Immense significance in Goddess Shakti temples scattered all over the country. The celebrations of Aadi Pooram are very splendid in almost all the Lord Vishnu temples located in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu and her devotion to Sri Ranganatha (a form of Lord Vishnu) is widespread in the whole of southern India. The story of Goddess Andal is known all through the state of The word ‘Aadi’ signifies the fourth month in the Tamil calendar while ‘Pooram’ denotes one of the 27 Nakshatras mentioned in the Hindu Astrology.
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The devotees therefore worship their deity with full dedication to lead a happy and prosperous life. The day of Aadi Pooram is also observed as the day of Goddess Shakti as it isīelieved that the Goddess herself comes to Earth in this auspicious day, to bless Her devotees. Aadi Pooram is the celebration of the birth day of Andal and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in the places all over the world with Tamil population.