THIRUPPAVAI 27TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 27TH PAASURAM 

KOODARAI VELLUM SEER GOVINDA 

Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda, In this pasuram, the young girls, after 26 days of vratam and devotion, joyfully ask Lord Govinda for gifts, including parai, ornaments, and clothes, and express their desire to worship their Pāvai

Thiruppavai the 27th verse of the Devotees adorn themselves with beautiful jewelry and wear new clothes, symbolizing their joy and gratitude for the blessings received.

According to tradition, akkaravadisal, a sweet dish made with rice, moong dal, and jaggery, is prepared on this day, signifying the sweetness of devotion.

The austerities near completion -

Andal exults:“O’ Govinda ! You have a graceful way of winning over your opponents, just as you humbled Indra’s rage by holding the Goverdhan mountain for seven days to protect the cowherds.  And it was he, who anointed you as Govinda. 

“Govinda!  As a reward for our austerities, we’ll adorn ourselves with  bracelets, shoulder ornaments, ear-studs, rings, anklets et al.  We will wear new clothes.  We will have food prepared using milk, and the sumptuous ghee will rise over the food and flow down our elbow."With your grace, we eulogize you. That’s the real reward. We shall be eternally united and experience infinite joy.”

Some people think that this day is an opportunity to celebrate the bond between the devotee and the divine, while others believe it's a time to seek material blessings. The tradition of drawing kolam s shaped like sarees, bangles, and jewelry on this day is also significant, symbolizing the girls' desire for beautiful adornments.