16 Dec I am Margazhi
Amma:- “ Shrilekha, tomorrow Marghazhi starts. Naivedhyam kagu Pongal Senjikko!”
Me:- Ok, Amma!
Misty Sunday morning followed, and there was indeed an absolute divinity in the atmosphere. The morning was like never before. A flock of people went on singing what is called “Thirupavai” along the road. Barefoot they were all decked in white veshtis! What a heartwarming recitation it was on the otherwise cold morning.Thirupavvai is the work of the Alwar saint “Andal” who was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.
No wonder the verse 35 – chapter 10 of Bhagwat Gita says:-
बृहत्साम तथा साम्नां ( Brhatsama tatha samnam )
गायत्री छन्दसामहम्। (Gayatri chandasamaham )
मासानां मार्गशीर्षोऽहमृतूनां कुसुमाकरः।।10.35।।
( Masanam margasirso Hamrtunam kusumakarah )
Amongst the hymns in the Sāma Veda know me to be the Brihatsama; amongst poetic meters, I am the Gayatri. Of the twelve months of the Hindu calendar I am Margsheersh, and of seasons I am spring, which brings forth flowers.
Today, we welcome the first day of Tamil month of Marghazhi! The month of inner peace and tranquility.The month when we can easily connect with HIM.
The month of music-Marghazhi utsavam!
The composers Tyagaraja, Muthuswamy Diskshitar, Shyama Shastri
The art form of music has always connected us to the divine. The various “kutcheries” Tamil word for music programs arranged in this particular month are instrumental to attain our higher selves by connecting to Him-the Marghazhi. He is the listener, and HE is the vocalist. The love for Music (Carnatic and Hindustani) abounds in Chennai when it comes to Marghazhi. The various Sabhas like Narada Gana Sabha, the Music Academy, the Brahma Sabha arrange various music programs in this month to promote and propagate the Carnatic and Hindustani music.
Rangolis, kolams are a beautiful sight to the eyes and the naivedhyam of Pongal makes this month even more pleasant.
God exists in all forms. God is the source of all: to know Him is to know all.
Hope you all have a Fantastic Marghazhi…
Shrilekha Arun, The author is an ardent Vishnu devotee. Her daughter Anusuya, her four-legged Best friend Caramel keep her engaged. She is excited about her new organic vegetable garden.
Shilpa
Posted at 15:19h, 16 DecemberMast
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Posted at 18:39h, 16 DecemberKeep visiting and reading! Thank you so much.
Ramakrishnan
Posted at 18:32h, 16 DecemberMargazhi is supposed to be the early morning for Devas/ God’s as it is the dawn of the day. Our one year is one day for them. Everyone would desire to wake up in a splendid surroundings. Are we not pleased to hear the birds’chirps or some good melodious song when we wake up in the morning. Likewise we sing hymns, music, bhajans while the Gods are about to wake up. That is how Music Festival is held during this month. Two other portant events are there during Margazhi. One is Vaikunta Ekadasi when the Vishnu bhaktas want to get the blessings of Naraysna when the a Heavenly Gates ( SORGA VAASAL) is opened. Another one is ARUDRA DARISANAM, which is attributed to SHIVA and he makes the celestial dance. By your physical activities of singing and going round the streets in town in the early morning, you ward off the chillness.
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Posted at 18:38h, 16 DecemberThank you appa. This was a real nice piece of information. We need your encouragement always.
Sandhya Manikandan
Posted at 18:36h, 16 DecemberBeautiful depiction of Margazhi
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Posted at 18:38h, 16 DecemberThank you Sandhya.. Keep reading!
Vinothkumar
Posted at 20:21h, 16 DecemberI am very much Happy to write a comment about this blog it was awesome especially on Thirupavai” along the road. Barefoot they were all decked in white veshtis! What a heartwarming recitation it was on the otherwise cold morning.Thirupavvai is the work of the Alwar saint “Andal” who was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Vinothkumar
Posted at 20:23h, 16 DecemberI am expecting more information on this my best wishes to you
Pavithra Murugan
Posted at 21:01h, 16 DecemberI m Marghazhi brings vivid pictures in my mind. With all the Info shared, one can’t ignore to notice our lady of the household waking up as early as 4am to light the Diya or what we south Indians name it.. Kuthuvilaku.. To mark the beginning of a cold yet beautiful, musical and joyous Marghazhi.. And oh the togetherness of drawing kai Kolams the previous night lights up the otherwise deserted streets in the past months with ladies embarking on journey to see whose kolam is the most beautiful!!! Indeed Marghazhi has arrived!!!!
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Posted at 21:41h, 16 DecemberThank you for your comment. 🙂
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Posted at 21:42h, 16 DecemberThank you for your elaborate comment Vinoth. Will surely write more.
Priya Kandhadai
Posted at 21:29h, 16 DecemberBeautifully written!!
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Posted at 21:41h, 16 DecemberThank you so much.
SRINIVAS REKAPALLY
Posted at 23:07h, 16 DecemberNice! Good to see some sanskrit, which I remember from our school days! 🙂
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Posted at 11:45h, 17 DecemberThank you Srinivas. Keep reading.
B.karpagam
Posted at 09:54h, 17 DecemberSuperb. Keep up your good work. Dwelve deep & give us little nuggets of information which would be of immense use to us. These capsules are necessary to keep us going. So …… you keep coming with more & more blogs like these. The views of others are also good, particularly the one by Shri. Ramakrishnan. Awesome!!!. Srileka & Snehal.
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Posted at 11:45h, 17 DecemberSure! Thank you so much!
subhash joshi
Posted at 12:10h, 17 Decembervery nicely written
Radikha
Posted at 14:02h, 17 DecemberBeautifully written snehal!!! Brought back my childhood memories 🙂
Surya Panicker
Posted at 20:50h, 17 DecemberBeautiful read 🙂
Saurabh I
Posted at 08:48h, 18 DecemberVery good blog. I did not know about this. Thank you. Creative writing helped me imagine the environment, joy this might bring to you and others.
Prashant D. Girhe
Posted at 13:56h, 18 Decemberhallo, ma´´ nice note written by u. but its not clear deeply. nice journy by all of u. i m very happy.