We spent the morning mapping. A quick stop at Draupadi Amman where we learn of Amman alankaram for Chithirai Pournami and the huge vessel of milk used for abhishekam at the start of agni Nakshatram (May 4, Chithirai 21) – which produced the desired cooling effect as it rained a storm the same night!!
I found my way to Draupadi amman where the ambu poduthal had just finished – I was late. If I had any doubts, the men seated there affirmed it: “You are too late!” they said, in…
Not much different here than the last few days. Ambal in a different sari, 2 dolls placed in the golu mandapam by a devotee who came to pray for a good marriage.
Kannan sir who did all the Aadi masam alankaram sent me photos of Navaratri day 1, so we went on day 2 to understand this temple’s Navaratri traditions. Simple and understated.…
Went to Draupadi Amman, need to collect pen drive and give photos to priest. He gave us a lemon from the karagam, kept in a near-perfect fresh state from 10 days before. Claimed…
It was supposed to happen like this: