Monday 28 May 2012
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Srirangam Ranganather Swamy
The Srirangam temple is famous in the annals of India's religion, art, architecture, spirituality and literature. It is a festival-rich temple and the Vaikunta Ekadasi is the most important of them. Also known as Paramapada Ekadasi, Adhyayanotsava and, Swargavaasal, the festival is spread over 20 days, beginning with the waxing moon date of Margazhi or Margasirsa month (December-January).
The Vaikunta Ekadasi festival begins with the recitation of Thirumangai Azhwar's pasurams, ‘Thirunedunthandakam'. Every day, Namperumal is taken to the Arjuna Mandapam in Simha Gati (Leonine Walk). The Azhwars and Acharyas are also brought here from their respective shrines. The Thulukka Nachchiar Sannidhi (The Muslim Princess who became a devotee of Ranganathar) is in the Arjuna Mandapam. Betel leaves and nuts are sent to the Lord from Nachchiar shrine. The Araiyars present the hymns during day time. Hence these ten days are known as Pagalpaththu. Each day will have a special presentation. On the tenth day, the Lord takes the form of Mohini. Dressed in white silk, with the tresses long and ornamented, the Lord in Mohini Alankaram is a great attraction for devotees from all over the world.
Cricket News - Chennai Supper Kings
Chennai Super Kings is staring at a spectacular hat-trick in the Indian Premier League, while Kolkata Knight Riders eyes a maiden title triumph. The contenders will not be lacking in ambition. The mercury levels are rising in these parts, so are the cricketing temperatures. Will one of the teams wilt in the heat of the battle? The stage is big, so are the stakes. The inspirational Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not just muscled the opposition bowling in the play-offs, but his instinct-driven leadership has lifted CSK into the competition's business-end. As the contest hots up, an unruffled Dhoni keeps his finger on the pulse of the game.
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