Perumal utsavam highlights

        Srimathe ramanujaya namaha  Introduction The sacred observance known as Kaisika Ekadashi falls on the śukla pakṣa Ekādaśī of the Tamil month of Aippasi–Kārthigai On this day, devotees of Vishnu especially Sri Vaishnavas reflect on a remarkable story of faith, surrender and divine grace that is recounted in the * Varāha Purāṇa . The Place & the Perumal Thirukkurungudi , in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu , is one of the 108 Divya Desams — holy abodes of Vaishnava Nambi (an incarnation of Vishnu) with his consort Thirukurungudivalli Nachiyar .  Here in this serene village, the annual observance of Kaisika Ekadashi is closely tied to the divine pastime of a mighty devotee. The Story of Nampāduvan A humble devotee named Nampāduvan  lived in the environs of Thirukkurungudi. Although born in a low caste ( Bāṇar/chāndāla ), his devotion to Lord Nambi was unshakeable.  Every night he would walk with his veena , render devotional songs...

   Srimathe ramanujaya namaha  On the auspicious occasion of Kārthikai month according to lunar calendar and Aippasi month according to solar calendar falls Naraka Chaturdashi. A day celebrated to remember the divine past times played by   SrI Krishna . One such profound events unfold the slaying of demon Narakasura,  an episode that resonates with timeless lessons of righteousness and redemption. The Legend of Narakasura(Bhaumasura) Narakasura, born to the Earth goddess Bhudevi and the Varaha Perumal  succumbed to arrogance and tyranny, imprisoning 16,100 women and oppressing the gods. His reign of terror led to widespread suffering, prompting the gods to seek intervention. Lord Krishna, accompanied by his consort Satyabhama, confronted Narakasura . In the ensuing battle, Krishna slew the demon, liberating the captives and restoring cosmic order. Before his death, Narakasura requested that his demise be celebrated with lights, symbolizing the dispell...