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Kodi Swamigal Kadal Poojai, Dhanushkodi - 2024
FEBURARY 26, 2024
24th year Kadal Poojai at Thava Bhoomi, Dhanushkodi
Kodi Swamigal's divine instructions for this year Kadal Poojai
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 Kadal Poojai's key components are said well in advance and we strive to implement them.
Mulaipaari Procession
For the 24th year, Kodi Swamigal called upon us to carry 151 Mulaipaaris and offer them to the Indian Ocean, which is on the right side of his temple, at the very spot where the daily Padayal offerings take place. With the third year in succession, the expectations and excitement were high among the devotees for the mulaipaari procession.
Colour coded dress
For the 24th year, Kodi Swamigal instructed us to wear two sets of colour-coded dress for the core members. On the Kadal Poojai day - Yellow was the theme, and for Marupoojai - Red was the theme.
Pournami Poojai
Second successive year, Kodi Swamigal told the members to bring the Oonjal Urchava Murthy (The deity) from Thabovanam to Dhanushkodi. he instructed us to perform the 3 AM pournami pooja at his Thava Bhoomi in Dhanushkodi.
Maru poojai
Marupoojai, an offering to the Sea Mother, is a sacred tradition once practised by the fishermen of Dhanushkodi. This ritual was their heartfelt expression of gratitude to the sea for blessing them with abundant harvests throughout the year. However, over time, this ancient custom had faded into history. With Kodi Swamigal's divine guidance, the members of the trust have revived it since 2022 and every year, it is the closing ceremony ritual the day after Kadal Poojai.
Sand from Arichal Munai
Every year, after the culmination of Dhanushkodi Kadal Poojai, two members from the trust walk to Arichal Munai at Dhanushkodi and collect sand from where the two seas confluence, as per Kodi Thatha's Instructions. This sand is brought to Thabovanam temple in Chennai. This is given as prasadham for those who seek deseprate help or divine intervention in their life.
The atmosphere was electric, filled with rhythmic clapping, vibrant native dances, and music, as devotees, brimming with devotion, carried the mulaipaaris.
24th year Dhanushkodi Kadal Poojai was a grand celebration organized by our trust, uniting devotees from all parts of the world. With Kodi Swamigal’s divine direction, every detail of the event was meticulously planned and carried out, making sure everything flowed smoothly.
From the celebrations on Kadal Pooja eve, the Annaprasadham, a pivotal part of every function, was lovingly arranged by volunteers who ensured that no soul left Thava Bhoomi without being fed. On the day of the main event, volunteers gathered in the early hours to kick off the day with a Gho Pooja, followed by the sacred Yagna. The Mulaipaaris were then transported to the venue, where devotees and volunteers eagerly awaited their arrival to start the blessed procession.
The Mulaipaaris followed the 'Padayal', a grand divine moment, captivating all present as waves of grace and blessings flowed from Kodi Swamigal.
After the padayal, the much-anticipated Mahaannaprasadham was served. Our volunteers, as always, ensured that no one left the temple without a meal, continuing their year-round service of feeding all who come.
From the celebrations on Kadal Pooja eve, the Annaprasadham, a pivotal part of every function, was lovingly arranged by volunteers who ensured that no soul left Thava Bhoomi without being fed. On the day of the main event, volunteers gathered in the early hours to kick off the day with a Gho Pooja, followed by the sacred Yagna. The Mulaipaaris were then transported to the venue, where devotees and volunteers eagerly awaited their arrival to start the blessed procession.
The Mulaipaaris followed the 'Padayal', a grand divine moment, captivating all present as waves of grace and blessings flowed from Kodi Swamigal.
After the padayal, the much-anticipated Mahaannaprasadham was served. Our volunteers, as always, ensured that no one left the temple without a meal, continuing their year-round service of feeding all who come.
DHANUSHKODI KADAL POOJAI, FEBURARY 26, 2024
Kodi Swamigal Thava Bhoomi, Dhanushkodi
As the sun sets near the temple, the night was awakened by song and dance
Thavabhoomi venue ready to receive devotees
Trust members checking all the arrangments are in place
Thabovanam Urchava Moorthy at the Dhanushkodi Shrine
Aarthi & Padayal on the eve of Kadal Poojai
Afternoon Padayal on the day before Kadal Poojai
Volunteers serving annaprasdham
Kadal Poojai prasadham being packed by the volunteers
Annaprasadham for the devotees
Dance by Peacock Dance Academy from Rameswaram
Kailayaa Vaadhiyam
Night Annaprasadham at the end of Day 1
Sankalpam for smooth proceedings
Gho Poojai
The feet of the guru Kodi Swamigal
Mulaipaaris kept inside the shrine
Mulaipaari procession in progress
Devotees offering the mulaipaaris to the sea
Maha annaprasadham on Kadal Poojai day
February 25, 2024
Day 1 program dance performance by mayooram naatiya kalai koodam, Rameswaram
February 27, 2024
Maru poojai at Kodi Swamigal Thava Bhoomi, Dhanushkodi
For the 24th year of the marupoojai, members of the trust followed the guidance of Kodi Swamigal. He chose two devotees to prepare the prasadham (sacred food) to be offered to the Sea Mother.
The marupoojai ceremonies began early in the morning after the kadal poojai . The color theme for the event, chosen by Kodi Swamigal, was red. While the two devotees made the prasadham, the other members prepared for the morning abhishekam (ritual bath) at the shrine.
After the abhishekam, the members carried the prasadham and pooja items. They then walked about a kilometre through the backwaters to reach the Bay of Bengal shore, where they held a gratitude pooja for the Sea Mother.
February 27, 2024
Pictures from Maru poojai at Kodi Swamigal Thava Bhoomi, Dhanushkodi
Grace of Kodi Swamigal overflows
The prasadham - Sweet pongal was prepared and it began smoothly
Setting it up
Two members were picked to do the prasadham
Preparation begins...
With continuous chant of Kodi Kodi Kodi, the prasadham was made with his blessings by the two devotees
The Offering
Prasadham was cooked with traditional cooking with fire whatever materials available at the Thava Bhoomi
Under Kodi Swamigal’s blessings, our trust has faithfully offered Marupoojai on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, one day after Kadal Poojai.
Marupoojai for the sea mother
Offerings placed on the shores of the Bay of Bengal for the marupoojai
Backwaters walk
Members walk inside the backwaters to reach the shores of the Bay of Bengal
Thanking the sea mother
Offering to the sea mother
Thanking her for the bountiful harvest throughout the year, the offering is given to her by the members of the trust.
DHANUSHKODI KADAL POOJAI FOR KODI SWAMIGAL
Kadal poojai past events gallery