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Navarathri Celebrations at the Temple |
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Anantha Sayanam |
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Bhaktha Ramdas |
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Gajendra Moksham |
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Gita Upadesham |
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Govardhanagiri |
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Kalinganarthanam |
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Sita Kalyanam |
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Vennai Tali |
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Devi Saraswathi Devi Saraswathi, the Goddess of Learning, is the constort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe. She is also known as Vani Devi, the Goddess of Speech. She is generally depicted seated on a Lotus flower, with a Veena in one hand, a book in another and a rosary in the third, with the fourth hand typical in blessing posture. The Swan is the vahanam of Devi Saraswathi.The ninth day of the Navarathri festival is celebrated as Saraswathi Puja every year.
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Temple Car Every Temple has a Temple Car called a 'Ratham.' It is symbolically a custom wherein the Lord goes out usually once a year to bless his devotees in their places; and also to bless those who have not been able to come to him for darshan. It is customary in every temple to have two idols of the same diety. The idol that is placed in the Sanctum Santorum is called the 'Moolavar' and is usually made of granite. The other which is taken out in processions in a temple car is known as 'Utsavar' and is usually made of 'Pancha Loha.'* * Pancha Loha is a combination of 5 metals. |
