The Nine NarasimhAs - Thirumanajanam on Swathi days

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Sri:

Sri Lakshmi nrisimha parabrahmaNE nama:

Sri Lakshmi nrisimha divya paduka sevaka

srivan satakopa sri narayana yatindra mahadesikaya nama:

 

This is to supplement what Sri V. Sadagopan has

written about the nine Nrisimhas of Ahobiloam.

 

The tenth Nrisimha of Ahobilam, Srimad Azhagiya

Singar has recently initiated thirumanjanam for

all the 9 moolavars, plus Prhladha Varadhan at

Keezhaholiam on every Swathi. Those who have

visited Ahobilam know that the shrines are located

all over the hills with Bhargava and Pavana on

opposite sides of the hills. In fact, it would

take almost the whole day to go up just to Pavana

shrine, finish thirumanjanam, aradhanai, etc.,

and return back.

 

So, one group of aradhakas take care for of each

of (1) pavana, (2) bhargava, (3) jwala,

(4) Lakshminrisihma, kroda, and Malola, (4) krancha,

kshathravada, and yoganandha, and (5) prhladha

varadan at keezh ahobilam.

 

At least about 5 aradhakas and about 10 helpers

are needed for this. Since Ahobilam is a small

village devotees from Chennai go to Ahobilam from

Chennai every month on the day of Swathi for

completing this kainkaryam.

 

Sri Venkatesan of Thiruvanmiyoor is one of the

organizers for this kainkaryam. He asked me to

invite anyone who happens to be in Chennai

around Swathi and wishes to witness this

unique kainkaryam to get in touch with him.

Please let me know if you are interested.

 

srimad azhagiya singar thiruvadigaLE saraNam

 

-- adiyEn ramanuja dasan