Andal Jayanthi

Tamil

Also known as: Andal Birthday, Margazhi Pooram

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Andal Jayanthi

About Andal Jayanthi

Andal Jayanthi celebrates the birth of Goddess Andal, the only female Alwar saint in the Sri Vaishnava tradition. It falls on the Pooram star in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January).

Devotees observe fasting and recite the Thiruppavai, Andal's sacred hymns. Temples are beautifully decorated and special pujas are performed.

In Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated with great devotion at the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple. Women perform special pujas seeking marital bliss and family prosperity.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe fasting and recite Thiruppavai on Andal Jayanthi.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
Observe fasting throughout the day.
Recite Thiruppavai and Andal's sacred hymns.
Visit Andal temples and participate in special pukas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who was Andal?

Andal was a 9th-century Tamil poet-saint who composed the Thiruppavai, a collection of 30 hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu. She is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.

Q: What is Thiruppavai?

Thiruppavai is a collection of 30 hymns composed by Andal, describing the penance performed by young women to obtain Lord Vishnu as their husband. It is recited during Margazhi.

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