Adi Pooram

Aadi Pooram, also called as ‘Aandal Jayanti’ is a prime festival of Tamilians. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Andal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Aadi Pooram is celebrated during the month of ‘Aadi’ in Tamil calendar that corresponds to the months of July-August in the English calendar. Aadi Pooram is the celebration of the birth day of Andal and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in the places all over the world that is populated by the Tamils. The day of Aadi Pooram is also observed as the day of Goddess Shakti as it is believed that the Goddess herself comes to Earth in this auspicious day, to bless Her devotees. The devotees therefore worship their deity with full dedication to lead a happy and prosperous life.
The Word ‘Aadi’ signifies the fourth month in the Tamil calendar while ‘Pooram’ denotes one of the 27 Nakshatras mentioned in the Hindu Astrology. The story of Goddess Andal is known all through the state of Tamil Nadu and her devotion to Sri Ranganatha (a form of Lord Vishnu) is widespread in the whole of southern India. The celebrations of Aadi Pooram are very splendid in almost all the Lord Vishnu temples located in Tamil Nadu. The day also holds immense significance in Goddess Shakti temples scattered all over the country. In the Saiva temples, the day of Aadi Pooram is observed as the festival of ‘Valaikappu’. In the event, glass bangles are offered to Goddess Andal and then distributed among all devotees. It is believed that by wearing these bangles, the couples will be blessed with offspring and also when pregnant women wear these bangles; it shields their child from all the evil forces.

Rituals during Aadi Pooram:

• Aadi Pooram is a 10-day festival observed with great pomp and show in all Lord Vishnu temples in the state of Tamil Nadu. Of these, the last day (10th day) is observed as ‘Aadi Pooram’ and a grand marriage ceremony of Goddess Andal and Sri Ranganathaswamy is conducted. This event is also known as ‘Thirukalyanam’.
• On the day of Aadi Pooram, the women of the household get up early and start making the preparations. They decorate their house beautifully with kolam. Goddess Andal is fond of lotus flower, red color and kalkandu rice. The women of the household make an elaborate meal for offering to the Goddess.
• In the temples, Goddess Andal is adorned with silk saree, glittering jewelleries and garlands. An elaborate feast is offered to the Goddess that is contributed by every household in the community. As the festival of Aadi Pooram celebrated the marriage of God and Goddess, thousands of devotees visit the temples to witness this ceremony.
• Special rituals are performed on this day that is accompanied by playing the traditional music. The celebrations continue till late at night and then after the ‘aarti’ the food is distributed among the devotees.
• On this auspicious day, the devotees also read the ‘Thiruppavai’ and ‘Lalitha Sahasranamam’.

 The celebration of Aadi Pooram is very elaborate in the Goddess Andal temple at ‘Srivalliputtur’, which is the birth place of Aandal located in Tamil Nadu. This festival is also observed as a big event at ‘Srirangam Sri Ranganath Temple’ for a period of ten days. On the last day, the marriage ceremony of Lord Ranganatha and Andal is held with great pomp and show. It is a popular belief that unmarried girls who worship Goddess Andal on the last day will very soon get married. Moreover when the festival of Aadi Pooram falls on a Friday, as per the belief, it becomes more auspicious and the celebrations become more elaborate with countless rituals.

Karumari Amman

Adi Velli and Fridays in Adi Masam

This article gives you the significance of Aadi velli, the Goddesses dedicated to each Friday, Ways of performing pooja, dates of Aadi velli and much more details for getting the blessings of Goddess Shakthi. Read this useful article and celebrate Aadi velli.

Significance of Aadi Velli

Aadi month (July 17th - August 16th), the 4th month of the Tamil Calender is very special for spiritual activities. It is believed that the Goddess Shakthi doubles her power and worshipping her will help one to achieve what one needs. The Goddess will protect her devotees from all negative effects. This article is about the Aadi velli or the Fridays of Aadi month which are considered auspicious.

Aadi Velli - The 5 Fridays of Aadi month

1st Aadi Friday dedicated for the Goddess of Wealth
The 1st Friday of Aadi month. This is dedicated to Goddess Swarnambika. This Goddess is a form of Goddess Parvati. One who worships will be blessed with wealth and all the properties. One should perform prayers to the goddess to get wealth and material gains.

2nd Aadi Friday dedicated for the Goddess of AngalaAmman
The 2nd Friday of Aadi month dedicated to AngalaAmman. Offer prayers to the Goddess who is a form of Kali to get Extraordinary Intelligence.

3rd Aadi Friday for the Goddess of Courage and Health
The 3rd Friday which is dedicated to Annai Kalikambal. She is a powerful Goddess another form of Goddess Parvati. Praying this Goddess will help one to achieve courage and health.

4th Aadi Friday for the Goddess of Relationship
 The 4th Friday of Aadi month is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi Amman, a form of Goddess Shakti. One who offers prayers on this Friday will get her blessings and the Goddess will remove all the obstacles faced by the individual in marriage, childbirth, relationships, etc..

August 16th - 5th Aadi Friday for the Goddess of Overall Prosperity
The last Aadi Friday which is dedicated to Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu. Varalakshmi Pooja falls on this day and this pooja is a very special one for all women. The Goddess will bless the women and hears all the desires of them and fulfills the wishes. Women will pray for the good health of their husbands. This pooja is performed with a Kalasam closed with coconut.

How to Worship the Goddess Shakthi on Aadi Velli

1. Chakkarai Pongal and Payasam are cooked on this day and offered to the Goddess.

2. Lemon Malai is offered to Kamakshi Amman to get divine protection and to remove obstacles.

3. Thamboolam is given to five Sumangalis. Thamboolam is nothing but KumKum, turmeric, beetel leaves, thali kayiru, banana and flowers. One can even offer blouse bits or sarees too.

4. Offer Milk and Egg to the Nagam.

5. Light ghee lamps to the Goddess Lakshmi.

Adi Amavasai

Vedic Astrology reveals the secret powers of the Moon that are only available during specific Moon phases. There are 3 extra powerful New Moons each year, and one of them occurs in the month of August. This is an ideal time for making ritual offerings to your ancestors, who have the power to elevate your status and bless you for success in life.
It is extremely difficult to progress in life without ancestral blessings. The blessings of your ancestors are a major reason why you succeed or do not succeed in life. The influence of your ancestors is so profound that the majority of your thoughts come from your ancestors, so they are in control of your destiny. Moreover, familial curses can become major impediments to happiness and prosperity.
HOW TARPANAM CAN CHANGE YOUR DESTINY
Your ancestors are living through you, and you live through them. Performing the ritual of Tarpanam can bring you immense benefits, and even give you miracles.

A NEW MOON THAT HELPS YOUR ANCESTORS CROSS OVER

On Aadi Amavasya, spirits are more willing and able to make a full crossing to the other worlds. They are especially satisfied and pleased when honored. When they cross over completely and successfully, they can bring you many blessings and significant improvement in your life.
Take advantage of this time, Aadi Amavasya, the New Moon day when the Sun and the Moon in the star Pushya (ruled by Saturn) come together in Cancer making it an auspicious time for ancestral rituals, for bringing relief to your ancestors’ souls so you can have better overall progress in life.

Neivedyam

1.Vadai ,Payasam ,chakra Pongal,
2.vepillai malai
3.Pacha Parupu Sambar with Avarakai/ yellow pumpkin

4. Vazhakai poriyal 

Avoid using onion ,garlic or tomato .