Friday, November 17, 2017

Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane – Vedhavalli Thayar Shrine

Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane – Vedhavalli Thayar Shrine
Vedavalli Thayar Shrine is located to the right side of the Parthasarathy shrine. Mother is facing east. Vedavalli is seen in a sitting position in the sanctum. Friday is an auspicious day when special pujas are held for the goddess. The deity is taken in a procession within the temple complex on every Friday. Mahanavami during Dasara is celebrated in a grand manner. Pallava Uthsavam is celebrated for five days, when Holy Scriptures is read and the festival culminates with Thirukalyanam (marriage ceremony) of goddess Vedavalli with Lord Ranganatha. Goddess Vedavalli Thayar’s processions are only inside the temple and this deity never comes out of the temple premises.