It is a belief that each day of Marghali month, Sri Andal Nachiar sang a verse of Thirupavai (totally 30 verses) in praise of Lord Narayana. While singing 27th verse “Koodaarai vellum seer Govinda…” Lord Narayana blessed Sri Andal with Thirukalyana Varam. Hence the 27th day of Margazhi month is celebrated as Koodaravalli.
Sri Andal and her friends complete their fast on the 27th day, and prepare to enjoy themselves for the last three days of the month.
The 27th pasuram, “koodarai vellum” signifies the conclusion of the fast.
Oh Lord Govinda who defeats all who does not fall in line with you, the gift that we would get after singing your praise(on account of our vow) would be that we would adorn ourselves with beautiful ornaments on our hands, ears, legs in such a manner that the whole town would talk about them. We would drape ourselves in beautiful clothes and then cook rice in milk and mix ghee (clarified butter) to submerge the cooked rice and enjoy the delicious food.
This year Koodaravalli is celebrated on 11 January, 2023. Every Year Kudaravalli is celebrated on the 27th day of Margazhi month (Dec-Jan).
On this day Lord Narayana blessed Sri Andal with marriage boon. Devotees will go to temple, offer Ghee filled Akaravadisal to Lord Govinda and end Marghazhi Month Nonbu (fast).
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