VARADHARAJA BRAHMOTSAVAM Finally! A very impromptu series done, all with His grace! Varadar didn’t bring me to Kancheepuram for His Brahmotsavam this year too , but I still feel elated because I was atleast able to paint His various
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 10: ✨DWAJA AVAROHANAM✨ On the 10th and last day of the grand Brahmotsavam, Sri Varadharāja Perumal goes for a simple finish, on the Vettiver Chapparam in the evening, followed by the “Dwaja Avarohanam” or lowering of the
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 9: ✨PUNYAKOTI VIMĀNAM✨ After Sri Devādhirājan mounts the pallaku aka palanquin on the morning of the 9th day, He is brought in the Punyakoti Vimānam in the evening. Sri Varadharāja Perumal emerged from Lord Brahma’s Ashwamedha Yagna
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 8: ✨KUTHIRAI VĀHANAM✨ On the evening of the 8th day of Varadar’s “Vaiyyam kanda Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam”, Perarulaalan gallops and rushes to His devotees on the Kuthirai or Horse vahanam! Done using Procreate on iPad ✨
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 7: ✨THIRUTHER✨ Varadar’s Ther Utsavam is one of the most anticipated days of the Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam! Lord Brahma drives the chariot or ratham in which Devaraja Perumal rushes in top speed to give darshanam to His devotees
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 6: ✨YĀNAI VĀHANAM✨ On the 6th day of the grand Brahmotsavam, Sri Varadharāja Perumal mounts the Yānai aka Elephant Vahanam. While on the Yānai, He visits Sri Ekambareshwarar aka Lord Shiva at His residence, Sri Ekambareshwarar Koil
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 5: ✨YĀLI VĀHANAM✨ After Sri Varadharāja Perumal dresses up as Nachiyar (Nachiyar Thirukolam) on the morning of the 5th day, He mounts the Yāli Vahanam in the evening! The Yāli Vahanam is a unique mix of a
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 4: ✨SHESHA VĀHANAM✨ On the morning of the fourth day of Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam, Sri Devarāja Swamy mounts Ādi Shesha along with His consorts, Sridevi and Bhūdevi🙏🏻 . Done using Procreate on iPad ✨
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 3.2: ✨ HANUMANTHA VĀHANAM ✨ Garuda Sevai on the 3rd day of Varadar’s Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam is followed by the Lord mounting the Hanumantha Vahanam in the evening! . Done using Procreate on iPad ✨
Vaigaasi Brahmotsavam Day 3.1: ✨GARUDA SEVAI✨ The most exciting part of Varadar’s Brahmotsavam-Garuda Sevai! 🦅 Sri Devarāja Swamy mounts His eagle mount, Garuda on the 3rd day of the 10-day Brahmotsavam. Crowds swell in Kancheepuram to witness this magnificent sight