The main attraction of the day 4 of the festival in Peringavu Mahavishnu Temple was Padakam, performed by the noted artist, Sri. Pallippad Kesavadev. Padakam (or Pathakam, the correct Malayalam word is പാഠകം) is a traditional temple art which tells mythological stories of Hindu gods. Yesterday, Sri. Kesavadev narrated Parasuramavatharam (the story of Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of the Lord Mahavishnu).
The art form involves recital of Sanskrit verses about mythological characters and situations. The artist then explains the situations and actions in Malayalam with heavy doses of Manodharma. Sri. Kesavadev produced an enlightening, though abridged, performance that took the audience through the story of Parasurama.
The festivities went on as usual and the daily rituals were performed. We need to say a big thanks to the committee members who are working tirelessly to make all these happen.
The art form involves recital of Sanskrit verses about mythological characters and situations. The artist then explains the situations and actions in Malayalam with heavy doses of Manodharma. Sri. Kesavadev produced an enlightening, though abridged, performance that took the audience through the story of Parasurama.
The festivities went on as usual and the daily rituals were performed. We need to say a big thanks to the committee members who are working tirelessly to make all these happen.
Great to see our own close to heart peringavu and its thevar is becoming world wide. People like me who are away from home really feel the warmth of the temple, utsavam and everything.... thanks to thosev who are behind this.
ReplyDeleteRaghesh nair, sreeragam
C/o Reghunathan nair
Ragesh nair, thanks for the comment. We are happy that this small step is spreading joy and warmth among the devotees who are away. This is particularly important because Peringavu temple has reached this stage with sizable contributions from the non-resident Keralites. This is our humble attempt to return the favour. And we take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all devotees.
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