The Annual Mahabhishekam of Sri Pushkalamba Sametha Mahasastha Ayyanar and the parivara devathas was conducted on Sunday, 8th Sept 2019, with usual vigour and routine. The programme commenced at about 8:30 a.m. and ended by about 1:30 p.m.
Thanks to good rains in the upper catchment areas of river Cauvery, the Goddess which makes the entire Thanjavur delta fertile, green and provider of abundance, was in full flow with release of water from Mettur Dam. Young locals were happily enjoying the flowing Vettar with gay abandon. Some of the devotees who arrived by train at Papanasam straight went to the river for a refreshing bath, something city dwellers sadly miss, and thereafter went to the temple to join the proceedings. A great idea indeed worthy of emulation. Perhaps the next time, I myself will consider doing the same.
For the last few years it is generally observed that the attendance on this annual day has been reducing despite holding it on a Sunday. Similarly, devotees of younger age group, the baton holders of the future to carry forward the tradition of a Kuladeivam, is also conspicuously absent. This is something of serious concern for all devotees and their families. If the chain of continuous succession through generations is lost, in some ways our connect with our forefathers may too.
It is hoped that the Almighty will show the way forward and ensure better wholehearted participation next year and years to come.
The proceedings concluded with deeparadanai and distribution of prasadam.
Photos take on the occasion are given in the link here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pu67ZAwkM5hecN76A
Thanks to good rains in the upper catchment areas of river Cauvery, the Goddess which makes the entire Thanjavur delta fertile, green and provider of abundance, was in full flow with release of water from Mettur Dam. Young locals were happily enjoying the flowing Vettar with gay abandon. Some of the devotees who arrived by train at Papanasam straight went to the river for a refreshing bath, something city dwellers sadly miss, and thereafter went to the temple to join the proceedings. A great idea indeed worthy of emulation. Perhaps the next time, I myself will consider doing the same.
For the last few years it is generally observed that the attendance on this annual day has been reducing despite holding it on a Sunday. Similarly, devotees of younger age group, the baton holders of the future to carry forward the tradition of a Kuladeivam, is also conspicuously absent. This is something of serious concern for all devotees and their families. If the chain of continuous succession through generations is lost, in some ways our connect with our forefathers may too.
It is hoped that the Almighty will show the way forward and ensure better wholehearted participation next year and years to come.
The proceedings concluded with deeparadanai and distribution of prasadam.
Photos take on the occasion are given in the link here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pu67ZAwkM5hecN76A
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