The processional deities of Andal temple passing through the Paramapada Vasal on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi in Srivilliputtur on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Paramapada Vasal was opened at 5.30 a.m. through which the processional deities, Andal and Lord Rengamannar, were taken in a procession amidst loud chanting of “Govinda, Gopala” by the devotees and playing of nagaswaram.
The deities were taken to Rapaththu mandapam where special puja and deeparadhana were performed.
Sadagopa Ramanuja Jeeyar of Manavala Mamunigal math, Srivilliputtur MLA E.M. Manraj, Principal District Judge K. Jeyakumar, Superintendent of Police D. Kannan, and temple Executive Officer S. Sakkaraiammal were present.
The processional deity of Lord Soundararaja Perumal being taken through the Paramapada Vasal on Vaikunda Ekadasi at the Thadikombu temple near Dindigul on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G. KARTHIKEYAN
Special puja
The Vaikunta Ekadasi festival marked by opening of Paramapada Vasal attracted a large number of devotees at Soundaraja Perumal temple at Thadikombu in Dindigul district.
After performing tirumanjanam, the processional deity of Lord Soundararaja Perumal was taken through the Paramapada Vasal. The presiding deity gave darshan to the devotees before being taken to the Paramapada Mandapam.
Temple fitman Annakodi and Executive Officer Yuvaraj, were present.
Published – December 30, 2025 09:36 pm IST
