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Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam performed at Tirumala
In connection with Vaikuntha Ekadasi on Dec 18, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, the temple cleansing activity, was observed ai Tirumala Temple on Tuesday Significance Koil Alwar means Holy Shrine Tirumanjanam is cleansingThe main purpose of performing Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is purification of sanctum sanctorum and temple premises
Tirumala: In connection with Vaikuntha Ekadasi on Dec 18, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, the temple cleansing activity, was observed ai Tirumala Temple on Tuesday. Significance: Koil Alwar means 'Holy Shrine'. Tirumanjanam is cleansing.The main purpose of performing Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is purification of sanctum sanctorum and temple premises.
Procedure: During the ceremony all the idols and other articles are removed from sanctum sanctorum and the presiding deity is covered with water-proof covering.
The entire Garbhalayam, including floors, ceilings and walls are then cleaned and brushed well with plenty of water. The whole place is then smeared with vermilion, turmeric, camphor, sandal paste, saffron and kichiligadda mixture which acts as disinfectant.
The covering on the main deity is then removed and the deities, deepam and other articles are replaced inside. Purificatory pujas and Naivedyams are offered to the deity and then pilgrims are allowed for darshan. This takes place between 6 am and 10 am at Tirumala temple. Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is performed strictly as per the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama.
