Thread by @veejaysai

Back in #Srirangam, today is the annual Jyeshta Abhishekam for Lord Ranganatha! Once a year, the Moola Sthanam gets a traditional purification in one of the most ancient methods. Will try to do a thread if possible!

Wish I could attend it personally!

Missing it! Sigh! 🙏😓

It is a day long affair! The process of which would have begun few weeks ago! First they prepare the Thailam. But more about that later. As for today, early morning the temple elephant goes to take a dip in the Kaveri, as usual. No Vishwaroopam darshanam today.

The Sthalathars, Sthanikars, Maniyakarars of the temple recieve a special Mariyadhai first. They carry special pots to the Kaveri. 28 silver pots and one gold pot. A long procession goes from the temple to the Amma Mandapam. With the Nagaswaram and Thavil Melam.

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All these pots were generous gifts from various kings. The silver pots by the Nayak kings, the gold ones, even earlier by Vijayanagara kings. They all loved Lord Ranganatha and frequently donated to the temple.

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You can see how they take the pots on the elephant to the Kaveri.

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At the Kaveri, after prayers and important rituals in the Amma Mandapam, the procession heads back into the temple.

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At the Amma Mandapam...

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They return to the Kovil..

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Waters from the Kaveri ...

She has been the lifeline of Srirangam for centuries now....

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Once back inside the temple, the next big set of elaborate rituals continue.

They are performed by those who have been at service for generations now...

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A short video of the procession on the way back to the temple.

How I wish I was there! 🥹

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In Srirangam, today, auspicious Friday was Ranganayaki Thayar annual Jyeshta Abhishekam. A few beautiful images from this morning. Thanks to my dear friend for remembering me!

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The golden pot from which the waters of Kaveri went to Thayar Sannidhi..

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A closer look at the Swarna Ghatam.

Who can read what is written on it in Telugu?!

I can read the end that says "Sri Ranganayakula Bangaru Binde"

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