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Thousands of devotees thronged the Tiruchendur sea on Tuesday to mark the birth anniversary of Ayya Vaigunder.
188th Birthday Celebration of Ayya Vaigunder
Thousands of devotees from different parts of Tamil Nadu attended the 188th birth anniversary celebration of Ayya Vaikunder on Tuesday. As the birthday celebrations began at 2 am in his native town on the coast of Tiruchendur, thousands of devotees attended. Other rituals were performed after the reading from the holy book ‘Akilathirattu’.
Thiruedu reading festival started at Samitopu Ayya Vaikunder Anbuvanam.
17 days of Thiru Edu reading takes place. On the 17th day, the consecration ceremony takes place. The reading ceremony of Thiru Edu at Samitopu Ayya Vaikunder Anbuvanam started the day before yesterday. It was inaugurated by Guru Bala Prajapati Adikalar. Vijayanagari Rajapasam and Thangeswari recite Thiruatin. On this occasion, special services were held for Ayya at 5 pm. Thiru Edu Reading is held at 5.30 PM for 17 consecutive days.
Professor R. Dharma Rajini, Mumbai Ayyavu, Venimal, Marthandam Chelliah Nadar, Maharajan Ashari and many others participated in the function. On the 15th day Thirukalyana Thiruedu reading and on the 17th day the consecration ceremony takes place. The festival team is making arrangements for this.
The festival lasts for 11 days till 20th. On the 18th, the reading of the scriptures will take place. Read More Marthandam Mamutukkadai Netiyaan Udhal Ayya Vaikunder Tirupati Temple’s 191st year Ayya Vaikunder Incarnation Day Festival and 73rd Year Thiruedu Reading Festival also started yesterday. The festival lasts for 11 days till 20th. On this occasion, every day at 5 in the morning there is work and Ukappa, at 5 in the evening work, reading of the scriptures, at 9 at night Ukappa and Anna Dharma at 9.30. Tomorrow (Sunday) there will be a cultural competition of religious class students at 8 a.m. and an art show by Vaikunder Art Group at 10 p.m. On 17th at 5.30 pm Thiruaedu reading, Thirukalyana Thiruaedu reading at 7pm and alms giving will take place. On the evening of 18th, there will be a reading of Thiruedu and art programs at 10 pm. On the 19th, there will be a gift giving ceremony at 9 am, milk donation at 3 pm, reading of Thiru Edu at 4 pm, Pattabishekam and Thiruvilakku service at 7 pm. On 20th morning and evening workshop, training, Bhavani arrival in Ayya Indra Vahanam at 5 o’clock. This vehicle reaches the temple via Mamututkadai, Keilavilai, Ida Blockam Sri Pathirakali Amman Temple, Banganivilai. At 9.00 p.m. there will be schooling and at 9.30 p.m. Annadanam will be held.
Thiruedu reading ceremony at Netianvlai Ayya Vaikunder Tirupati
Aiya Siva…Shiva.. Arakara…arakara… went in procession towards Samithop. Dressed in saffron, they carried saffron flags in their hands. Some devotees carried sandalwood on their heads. In front of the procession, the girls marched with a bang. From the Nagaraja Temple, the procession proceeded to Sami Grove via Kottar, Italakudi, Susindram, Vallukkamparai, Etankadu. Devotees gathered in all the areas where the procession went and gave an enthusiastic welcome. Betel leaves, betel leaves, fruits were welcomed at many places. Buttermilk, cold drinks and refreshments were given to the participants in the procession. When the procession reached Samitopu chief padi, Ayya had a service there. A large number of devotees participated in it. As a result, a large number of devotees thronged the chief’s office today. Not only from Kanyakumari, Nellai and Thoothukudi districts, but also from many parts of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states including Kerala, a large number of Ayyavah devotees thronged Samithope. As a result, people’s heads were found wherever they turned. As thousands of people flocked for darshan last night, there was a huge crowd of devotees on the Palliyar Pathi and 4 Ratha streets. They were waiting in a long line for darshan. It took around 2 hours for one to get darshan. Tonight there will be a Ayyavahi conference and art program at Samitopu Art Gallery. There was also a change in the traffic ahead of the festival. Bus traffic operating on Eathangadu-Samitopu road was diverted from this morning. Also, vehicles were prohibited from entering the Pati campus area. Heavy security arrangements were made for the event under the supervision of District Superintendent of Police Randu Harikiran Prasad. Not only Samitoppa Pathi but also Padi and Shadow Padhi all over the district, special worships were held today on Ayya Avatara Day. Vahana Bhavani was also held along with programs such as pronunciation, practical training, and workshops.
Thiruedu reading ceremony at Netianvlai Ayya Vaikunder Tirupati
Some devotees carried sandalwood on their heads. In front of the procession, the girls marched with a bang. Read More Ayya Vaikunda Sami’s 191st Incarnation Day Festival was celebrated today. A large number of devotees participated in this. Kanyakumari, Nellai and Tenkasi districts were given a local holiday today in view of the festival. A vehicle rally started yesterday from Tiruchendur and Thiruvananthapuram to mark the Avatara Day of Aiya. The rally reached Naga Raja Kovil Thital in Nagarkot at night. A mass conference was held there. Balajanadipati presided over the conference. Mayor Mahesh and many others participated and spoke. Earlier in the evening, Mahadeepam was brought from Sami Thopu head padi and was installed in Adalavilai Vaikunda Mamalai. The Avatar Day procession started from Nagaraja Temple Thital to Samitopp early this morning. Many people including Pala President, Vijay Vasant MP, participated in this. Devotees thronged the Nagaraja temple grounds last night to participate in the procession. They are this morning