Vaikunta Ekadasi at Srirangam
Jan 5, 2012
The opening of the "Paramapada vasal" signifies the most important ritual of the entire 20-day festival. All religious schedules were carried out in accordance with the 'lagnam'. Namperumal, left the sanctum sanctorum at 3.30 a.m. in the Virichiga lagnam. The 'Paramapada vasal' was opened at 4.30 a.m., amidst a sea of humanity.
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Kindly accept our sincere thanks for the superb photo of Lord Perumal @vaikunda ekadesi.
feels very heavenly to view the lord in his grandeur.
For people who are away from India it is a boon to have darshan of Namperumal in Vaikundavasal. I am in Sydney and it is very thoughtful of The Hindu to present vividly Ranganadha's Sevai on Vaikunda Ekadasi Day.Many thanks to you.
Thank you very much for publishing Lord Ranganatha's photo of Vaikunta Ekadashi...Blessed to see it on this most auspicious day!
THANK YOU my dear THE HINDU. The slide show viewed in succession really gives an impact , as if we adventuring through the PARAMAPADHA VASAL--a rare life experience,which every one is longing for.The purpose, sincerity , perfection and the team work with which the reporting is made by THE HINDU , certainly deserves a loving pat.Team-THE HINDU, please do accept seasons greetings and ever green best wishes.
The opening of the Paramapadavasal signifying the spiritual rite of passage for the 'jeevatma' seeking salvation in order to attain moksha or eternal bliss through the resplendent divine grace that Namperumal possesses and infinite unconditional love that he embodies. Thank you for the slide show.
Divine!
Thanks ,sir.You have given an opportunity to people like me who are not able to attend the celestial festive occasion.
I am 71+. I saw the rare darshan of the Lord on this auspicious day due to the Hindu. Thank you.
we are delighted to have a grand dharshan of paramapadavasal at srirangam.the slide show and THE HINDU were mercurial and laudable.
Perfect ritual to witness slides, seek blessings of Lord, for those away from Trichy, India. Feel as if I am part of ritual-"PARAMAPADA VAASAL" opening. A noteworhty effort from publisher's is laudable. Slides are superb. Thank you " The Hindu".
the bliss of lord is seen in the smiles devottes.the smiles of thousands is the beauty of the universe.
Thanks ,sir.You have given an opportunity to people like me who are not able to attend the celestial festive occasion.