Margazhi Month-Thiruppavai and its Essence
Sri Andal is regarded as the embodied incarnation of Sri Bhooma Devi, the celestial companion of Sriman Narayana, the one and only supreme being. It is also believed that she was born on this earth to liberate human beings from suffering and worldly bondage. She composed and sang thirty melodious songs that encapsulate the fundamental principles of Sanatana Dharma within the Sri Vaishnava tradition. These songs were sung during the month of Margazhi. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna states, "… I am Margazhi among the 12 months…" The transition of the sun from one rasi to the next is celebrated as Sankranthi. This month is dedicated to the worship of deities, commencing normally on December 15-16 each year and concluding on January 13-14. It is believed that one human year on Earth corresponds to a day for the Devas. Consequently, this month in Deva Loka is regarded as morning time, representing Brahma ...