Day 1 of Aadi Thirumeni Tirumanjanam (Jyeshta Abhishekam) - July 19, 2013

Post date: Jul 19, 2013 10:47:37 AM

Day 1 of Aadi Thirumeni Tirumanjanam (Jyeshta Abhishekam) was celebrated at Vaduvur Temple on July 19, 2013. The celebration will continue until Aug 23, 2013. All are welcome to participate.

As mentioned before, it is only during this time, you could have a great visual treat of enjoying both the enigmatic smile of Lord Rama as well as beauty of HIS Thirumeni.

The celebration included recitation of veda parayanam and tirumanjanam using

• • • Gandha thaila (scented oil)

    • Pancha gavyam (purification by a special five elements)

    • Pancha-amritha (mixture of milk, yogurt, fruits, ghee & honey)

    • Payas (milk)

    • Dadhi (curd/yogurt)

    • Madhu (honey)

    • Jambeerasa naarikela (lime juice, and coconut water)

    • Gandhodakam (water perfumed with sandalwood paste)

    • Mangalodakam (water with turmeric powder)

    • Sahasra dhaara (a shower bath using a plate having thousand small holes)

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