Andal and Aadi Pooram Andal, the mystic poet, is the only woman amongst the 12 Azhwars in Vaishnavite tradition. She was found near a tulasi vanam in Srivilliputtur in Tamil Nadu. Her foster father, Periyazhwar, groomed her. Her lyrical called Tiruppavai, numbering 30, are sung during the Tamil month of Margazhi. She incarnated during the Tamil month of Aadi and her star is Pooram. Thus, Aadi Pooram is celebrated as the birthday of Kodhai Nachiyar – Andal. For that reason , in Thirucheri (Divyadesam) , the thirumanjanam (Holy Bath) festival was celebrated as a Holy Festival.
Andal, the mystic poet, is the only woman amongst the 12 Azhwars in Vaishnavite tradition. She was found near a tulasi vanam in Srivilliputtur in Tamil Nadu. Her foster father, Periyazhwar, groomed her. Her lyrical called Tiruppavai, numbering 30, are sung during the Tamil month of Margazhi. She incarnated during the Tamil month of Aadi and her star is Pooram. Thus, Aadi Pooram is celebrated as the birthday of Kodhai Nachiyar – Andal.
In Thirucherai Divyadesam every year in the Aadi Pooram day, Andal Thirumanjanal (Holy Bath) is perform as a special festival.