Kotarothsava

Rituals: Kotarotsava is set apart exclusiveley for thiruvaimoli (1000 stanzas) recited by the great vaishnava saint Nammalwar. Inagurution of the festival begins with Ankurarpanam. In front of vadantadeshika’s temple a procession will be held near Kotara mantapa in the evening. Subsequetly Sri Chaluvanarayana swamy will also be pleased at the mantap. Pooja for Deities and alwar’s will be offered.

In front of Chaluvanarayana swamy all deities starting from Vishvaksena Swamy Nammalawar and other alwars will be honored with Garland. All Alwar acharyas will be taken two or three times in front of Chaluvaraya swamy and will be taken around the Kotaramatapa along with Veda mantras and Divya Prabanda will be recited followed by Areyar sevai, veena Instrument playing and Nadaswara etc. Theertha and prasada will be distributed.

On the fourth day of utsava “Orunayaham” stanzas to Thirunarayana swamy will be recited with explanation by Areyar swamy. Utasav continuous all ten days.

On the ending day all Alwar’s will be decorated in Holy as in Sri Vaikunta. Then Nammalwar will be taken in hand with all honours and will be made to sit at the lotus feet of Lord. This is an unique festival known as “Alwar Paramapada”.

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