In most of the Sri Vishnu temples in South India, Koodaravalli is celebrated in a grand manner. The sweet pudding dish named Akkara Vadisal (Chakkarai Pongal) made with lots of ghee and milk is offered as Neivedyam to Sri Perumal and distributed as Prasadam. It is believed that offering Akkara Vadisal as Neivedyam and offering Anna daanam on this day shall bring good fortunes and that the good marriage proposals also get fructified. Those facing obstacles in getting marriage alliances are advised to do special puja and neivadyam on this day to get better results. The twenty seventh pasuram is described. Sri Govinda, you win over the enemies. We have sung your praises with self-assurance. Due to that, our prospective gifts shall be innumerable treasures. This Country will praise our treasures. Till today, we have observed rigorous fasting. We did not adorn kajal in our eyes. We did not wear flowers in our hair. We did not take milk and ghee. Today, due to your benevolence, our fas...
The meaning of "Vaaranam Aayiram Paashuram" refers to the divine wedding of Andal, a revered figure in Tamil Vaishnavism. Andal is considered an incarnation of Bhoomadevi, and her story is depicted in the verses of "Vaaranam Aayiram," where she describes her dream of a wedding with Sriman Narayana. The verses are believed to invoke blessings for the newly wedded couple, and reciting them is thought to bring about a sweet life for the couple. The wedding ceremony described in the verses is similar to t...