The celestial couple Lord Subramania and his escort Deivanai had an outing in the Theppam of Thiruparangkundram.
The couple were decked in glittering jewellery,and clothed in colourful Kanchipuram silk.The water body or Theppam was lit with diyas. There was a display of fireworks,which added charm to the float.
The Nagarathar community of Tamilnadu hosted this divine festival. Prasadams were distributed to the devotees from the Nagarathar choultry.Nattukottai Chettiars ,otherwise called as Nagarathars,are known for their generous contribution to the temples.
The float was a beautiful event. The Divine consorts were kept in the float,with the Nagarathar community heads ,the chair person of the temple and the archakas,all getting into the make shift float.The temporary structure of the float looked archaic , uneven and appeared little risky. The authorities of the temple have to get into the details and modify the float ,to suit the modern times . The risk factor should be eliminated. If any untoward incident happens , it will not augur well.
The couple were taken to the central mandapam. They went through three pradishnams . Then they were placed in the oonjal or swing.
The temple singer or odhuvar sang hymns in praise of Lord ,followed by the recital of the temple Nadashwara vidwans. The singing and the music played by the vidwans were so enchanting and a treat to the ears and a solace to the mind. Aarathis were taken and the final poornaathi was performed amidst the chanting of Murga, Murga, Murga . The crowd became ecstatic . The devotees were enthralled. Sublimity took control of the scenario. After going through the Theppam thrice, the float came to a grand halt.
It was an austere celebration devoid of ostentation. It was a grandeur without artificial distinction. It was celestial denouement filled with purity and devotion.
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