|| Aandal Thiruvadigale Saranam ||


Thiruppavai:

Thiruppavai is composed by Andal, Like many of us might know. She undertakes a vrat much similar to the “Karthiyayani” vrat beginning on the first day of the month of “Margazhi” and adorning each day of the month with a new Pasuram, an eight-lined verse. The thirty verses collectively form the book of “Thiruppavai”. Thiruppavai could be recited everyday to invoke the blessings of the Lord Narayana.

First five Pasurams of Thiruppavai provide an introduction to the principle and purpose.
Next Ten Stanzas, explains the importance of community participation.
The next five stanzas describe her visit to the temple accompanied by her friends.
Next Nine stanzas are on reciting the glories of the lord.