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104 sweets offered to mark aradhana

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A unique feature of the ritual was the “Naivathyam” offered to Veijayeendra Theertharu

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Divine and delicious: Devotees packing sweets in Kumbakonam. —

KUMBAKONAM: The aradhana of Sri Vijayeendra Theertaru, Acharya of Dwaida Siddhanta found by Madhwacharya, was held on Thursday at the Sri Raghavendra Sri Vijayeendra Swamy Mutt at Kumbakonam.

Sri Sushmeendra Theertha Swamiji, Peetathipathi of Sri Ragavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam and Sri Suyateendra Theera Swamiji, Uttaradhikari of Sri Rghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam participated in the aradhana and blessed the people who have come from all states of the country.

A unique feature of the aradhana was the “Naivathyam” offered to Veijayeendra Theertharu. One hundred and four sweets were prepared to mark the 104 great works authored by the swamiji, which formed a strong base on Madhwa Siddhantha, and offered to Him during the aradhana. The 104 sweets included Boondi Ladu, Angoora Boondi, Gari Ladu, Mohana Ladu, Besan Ladu, Kaddi Ladu, Rave Ladu, Godhi Hittu Ladu, Antine Unde, Billi Yellina Unde, Nelagadale Unde, Gundittu Unde,Kadale Unde, Kadalebele Holige, Ashoka Halva, Aloo Halva, Jahangeer, Badam Poori, Mysore Pak, Jilebi, Dry Jamoon, Venila Jamoon, Basandhi, Athirasa etc.

The aradhana began on Tuesday. It was called Poorva Aradhana. Thursday’s aradhana was called Madhya aradhana held in Thrayodasi. It concluded on Friday and this aradhana was called Uttara Aradhana.

The sweets were later distributed to devotees.

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