Not much to say about Nandhikeswara Krittikai except that it’s as well done as everything this temple undertakes! Abhishekam happens at 530pm, though this time may vary depending on when the nakshatram itself commences on the day. Alankaram takes a while, though it’s really simple and lovely, and you see the full brass figures dressed up. Then there’s an ul-purappadu, heralded by just the Nadaswaram and tavil.
“We’re biased towards Nandhikeswara,” Arun declares. He couldn’t be more right, but for the fact that he didn’t add “unapologetically so.” It is possible that the more learned men…
This place knows well how to mix ritual devotions with music, sound, and a good measure of street theatre. The Kaiyala Vadyam was on in full swing when we reached, and the deity…
Today’s alankaram at Nandhikeswara is Saraswati as today is Saraswati puja, but this alankaram is done by the old priests of the temple since they came on hard times after leaving…
Pratyangira Kali alankaram. We followed it almost all day. The difference between this and other alankaras is twofold: this is a Kali alankaram to announce Ashtami, and the…
Sashti so of course Alankaram is Skandamata. We go in between just to say hello and take some photos. Sivavijay swami has hurt his eye and has a bandage around – in spite of that,…