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Kalasam Niruthum Vizha, 2020
March 03-08, 2020
Kodi Swamigal temple at Thabovanam, Perungudi, Chennai
Kodi Swamigal temple at Thabovanam, Perungudi, Chennai
Gho Pooja / Yagna / Mulaipaari Procession / Kodi Swamigal urchavar oorvalam / Kalasa Abishekam / Annaprasadham
The Thabovanam Temple
Kodi Swamigal temple at Thabovanam, Chennai, is of divine importance. It is the first temple for Kodi Swamigal, where Kumbaabishekam was performed according to his holy instructions. The celestial event happened in March 2020, just before the entire world experienced the unknown face of the COVID-19 Epidemic.
Kodi Swamigal temple at Thabovanam, Chennai, is of divine importance. It is the first temple for Kodi Swamigal, where Kumbaabishekam was performed according to his holy instructions. The celestial event happened in March 2020, just before the entire world experienced the unknown face of the COVID-19 Epidemic.
The Divine Calling
During a divine interaction, Kodi Swamigal instructed Mrs Bama Balaji, Managing Trustee of Puravipalayam SriLaSri Ponmudi Kodi Swamigal Charitable Trust, to perform ' Kalasam Niruthum Vizha' (Kumbaabhishekam) at the Thabovanam shrine nine months after the temple's construction.
When Mrs Bama Balaji expressed uncertainty about conducting the Kumbaabhishekam, Kodi Swamigal directed her to a Bhairava upasakar, promising she would find someone there to help. At the priest's place, she met his grandson, Shri. Arunachala Sivaachaariyar, who had recently returned from Australia. This chance encounter proved significant, as Sivaachaariyar would later become the designated conductor for all Kodi Swamigal's ceremonies at both Thabovanam and Dhanushkodi.
When Mrs Bama Balaji expressed uncertainty about conducting the Kumbaabhishekam, Kodi Swamigal directed her to a Bhairava upasakar, promising she would find someone there to help. At the priest's place, she met his grandson, Shri. Arunachala Sivaachaariyar, who had recently returned from Australia. This chance encounter proved significant, as Sivaachaariyar would later become the designated conductor for all Kodi Swamigal's ceremonies at both Thabovanam and Dhanushkodi.
Kodi Swamigal's divine instructions for the celestial event
Every act carried out by our trust is directed by the divine presence of Kodi Swamigal. The What, When, Where and How of every function is given by Kodi Swamigal himself. Every year Guru Poojai's key components are said well in advance and we strive to implement them.
Pancha maha purusha yaagam
In a rare and profound spiritual event, Kodi Swamigal ordained the performance of the "Pancha Maha Purusha Yaagam" for the Kalasam Niruthum Vizha at Thabovanam. This sacred ritual, steeped in ancient tradition, carries immense spiritual significance - having been previously performed only for three revered saints: Adi Shankara, Sri Raghavendra, and Sri Ramanujar.
What makes this occurrence particularly remarkable is the divine intervention of Kodi Swamigal himself. The trust members at Thabovanam, though initially unaware of this powerful ritual's intricacies, were blessed to receive his guidance. Throughout each stage of the precisely choreographed ceremony, Kodi Swamigal's divine presence ensured the sacred guidelines and offerings were followed with utmost devotion.
What makes this occurrence particularly remarkable is the divine intervention of Kodi Swamigal himself. The trust members at Thabovanam, though initially unaware of this powerful ritual's intricacies, were blessed to receive his guidance. Throughout each stage of the precisely choreographed ceremony, Kodi Swamigal's divine presence ensured the sacred guidelines and offerings were followed with utmost devotion.
6 days event
The grand celebrations for the Kumbaabhishekam were spread over 6 days from March 03, 2020, to March 08, 2020. Kodi Swamigal himself gave every detail of the event and how it should be done through divine instructions. We witnessed what was unfolding in front of us during those 6 days.
Mulaipaari
Before the event, Kodi Swamigal instructed us to have 5 Mulaipaaris be offered for the Pancha Bhutas (Five elements of nature). He ordered that the mulaipaaris to be nurtured and brought up by a transgender.
Madipichai (Ask for alms) in the street for 3 months.
Kodi Swamigal instructed Mrs Bama Balaji, Managing Trustee of the trust to go and seek Madipichai (Asking for alms) from the general public.
Dhanushkodi moola vigraham for procession
Moola vigraham for Dhanushkodi arrived in Chennai, before proceeding to Dhanushkodi. The moola vigraham was the central deity for the procession during Kalasam Niruthum Vizha
Annaprasadham
Kodi Swamigal instructed to serve annaprasadham on a large scale. No one should leave hungry after stepping into the divine sphere of Thabovanam during the event.
Kalasam Niruthum Vizha, Thabovanam, Chennai
March 03-08, 2020
Thabovanam getting ready for the grand event
The entire neighbhourhood transformed in divine chant
Pradhosha darshan of Kodeeswara Swamigal
Event begins with Gho poojai
Gomadhas grazing while the prasadham is being prepared
Kalasam being adorned with garlands
Kodi Swamigal moola vigraham
Prayers before sankalpam
Aarthi for day 1 ceremony
Poornahudhi for day 1 ceremony
Poornahudhi being shown to devotees before offering to the yaagam
Annahomam being offered to the fire element
5 Mulaipaaris for the event as part of the Pancha Bhutha elements
Members of the trust bringing the mulaipaari for procesion
Aarthi for the mulaipaari procession
kalasam being crowned with Kodi Swamigal Crown
Annaprasdham being served for devotees for 5 days
Dance performance by devotees
Children perfromed with utmost devotion for a grand event
The Kalasam being worshipped before the final culmination
Kalasam being taken for pradhistai
Offerings being placed for the pradhistai of Kalasam
Dhanushkodi moola vigraham inside the sanctum of Thabovabnam before taking to Dhanushkodi
Divine moments from that celestial event at Thabovanam
March 03-08, 2020
Dhanushkodi moola vigraham was the oorchavar (presiding deity) for the procession
The main Kalasam being taken inside the sanctum for performing abhishekam for Kodi Swamigal mool vigraham at Thabovanam
Devotees eager to catch the glimpse of Kodi Swamigal and seek the blessings of maha deepaaaradhanai
The descent of the divine.
It is purely Kodi Swamigal's grace that he made himself available at this shrine in Chennai and making it possible for every devotee to experience his grace.
The atmosphere was charged with devotion, as the sound of clapping, traditional dances, and music filled the air. Devotees carrying the mulaipaaris were filled with joy and faith as they participated in the holy procession. The devotees who gathered in the vicinity of Thabovanam witnessed the showering of grace and when they left for the day, Indeed it was a blessed one.