We’re a bit late coming to the Churnotsavam, and have missed the turmeric pounding part. This is a ceremony that brings Perumal and Thayar together, so it happens notably after the Thirukalyanam. Turmeric powder (the auspicious among auspicious powders) is prepared and ceremonially offered or exchanged (to celebrate an auspicious union among auspicious unions!). No playful throwing or sprinkling of the turmeric powder happens here, though that may have been a little holi like. Next, there appears to be a Nel Alavu sevai. We think this is a Mudaliar community ubhayam event as we see Raja sir there (who often comes to our aid in making sure we have access and permission to photograph in several temples we see him in, not to mention making sure we get our share of prasadam). Later in the evening, Perumal comes out all dressed in white and enters a golden chariot--my, my does he blaze!
Brahmotsavam Day 7 Schedule:
10:00 AM: Thirumanjanam
04:30 PM: Churnotsavam (Procession)
08:30 PM: Procession on Indra Vimanam – Thathacharya said: what is different about him tonight? He has no shankha chakra. He is Indra! Narayanaad indro jayate" (नारायणाद् इन्द्रो जायते)