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Aadi Pooram
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Aadi Pooram celebrates the birth of Goddess Andal (Kodhai), the only female Alwar saint. Grand celebrations are held at Srivilliputhur, her birthplace.
Significance
Commemorates the divine appearance of Andal, who is considered an incarnation of Bhooma Devi. She is famous for her devotional poetry Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi.
Rituals & traditions
Andal Abhishekam· ஆண்டாள் அபிஷேகம்
Morning
Special bathing ceremony
Thiruppavai Recitation· திருப்பாவை பாராயணம்
Throughout day
Reciting Andal's poems
Garland Decoration· மாலை அலங்காரம்
Evening
Decorating the deity with special garlands
How to celebrate
Visit Andal temple at Srivilliputhur. Recite Thiruppavai. Participate in special pujas. Women wear traditional attire and pray for good married life.
When it happens
Pooram star in Aadi month (July-August)
Tags
- #aadi
- #pooram
- #andal
- #srivilliputhur
- #thiruppavai