Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam – Oonjal Festival
This
festival will be held in Tamil Month Aipasi (October-December) to remove
possible blemishes in the Swing. This festival is known as Dolothsavam. This
festival was started in 1489 by Kandhadai Ramanujar. Now it is celebrated 9
days festival.
In 1st
and 7th day Lord comes to cradle with goddess, remaining days god alone in the
cradle. In the presence of Lord daily Araiyar recites songs, Last day Lord visits
Chandrapushkarani, Theerthavari being performed.
Then
Namperumal comes to Oonjal mandapam, Thirumanjanam being performed. Then night
goes back to sanctum sanctorum.
This Oonjal
festival commences eight days before Ekadesi during the dark fortnight of the
month Aipasi. The last day festival comes on Ekadesi day.