Friday, November 17, 2017

Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane – Andal Shrine

Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane – Andal Shrine
Andal Shrine is located to the right side to Narasimha Swamy Shrine. Andal is the incarnation of Bhudevi. In the month of Adi (June- July), Thiru Adi Puram is celebrated for ten days with the festival culminating in the procession of goddess Andal and Parthasarathy on the tenth day. Another festival is Neerattu Uthsavam celebrated in Margazhi (December- January) for nine days. The festivities come to an end with the celebration of Bhogi Thirukalyanam (marriage ceremony) of goddess Andal and Lord Parthasarathy.