August 9, 2024

Aadi Masa Vilakku Puja

The Aadi Masa Vilakku Puja is one of the highlights of all the special Devi Pujas which are performed at Sri Ganesha Temple as it is the only one which is performed by the devotees themselves. August 9, 2024, marked the last Friday of the Aadi Masam (Aadi Velli), where a group of women joined together in identical attire, to perform the traditional Vilakku Puja under the guidance of our priests. During this time, the women all sat down in front of their individual deepams and performed the Shodasha Upachara Puja followed by an offering of the Kunkuma Archana while chanting the powerful names of Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. After the archana, a special sweet payasam was offered as naivedyam by all women and the puja was completed. Here is a small glimpse of Aadi Masa Vilakku Puja!