From the Bhakti List Archives
T R Govindarajan
• Mon Nov 23 1998 - 19:47:57 PST
Dear Bhagavothamas:
This year (1998) per Srirangam temple calendar, anadyayam period starts on
December 10. To my knowledge, Thirupallandu will not be recited until
Thai-hastham, which is on Februray 5, 1999; during the suspension of recitation,
Nalayira Thaniyan will be recited. The recitation of Thirupalliyezhuchi
and Thiruppavai will start from Dhanur Masam (Dec 16, 1998).
Per the calendar, on December 18, the pasuram Nedunthandagam will be recited.
The Thiruvadyayanothsavam commences on (Margazhi/Prathama) December 19.
The ten days period to a day before Vaikunta Ekadesi known as Tirumozhi
Thirunal,is also known as Pakal-pathu. On the last day of pakal-pathu (Dec 28),
one can enjoy Mohini alankaram of Lord Ranganatha. The ira-pathu
utsavam starts from Vaikuntha Ekadesi day, December 29. The ten days period
from Ekadesi is also known as Thiruvaimozhi thirunal. During Thiruvadyayanam
days, the recitation of pasurams by araiyars with abhinayam is an enjoyable
experience. The ira-pathu utsavam ends with Thiruvaimozhi sattumurai with
Nammazhwar Moksham (January 7, 1999).
dAsan.
Govindarajan
