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SUMMARY:Sri Vallipura Aalvar Kovil Annual Festival 2025 – ஶ்ரீ வல்லிபுர ஆழ்வார் மகோற்சவம் 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sri Vallipura Aalvar Kovil aka Vallipuram Alvar Vishnu Kovil Annual Festival 2025 – ஶ்ரீ வல்லிபுர ஆழ்வார் மகோற்சவம் 2025\nSeptember 21 2025 Sunday – கொடியேற்றம் – Holy Flag Festival  Chariot Festival\nஇன்றய நாள் – (தமிழுக்கு புரட்டாதி 05) மகாளய அமாவாசை (மாஹாளய அமாவாசை) விரதம் – முன்னோர்களுக்கு தர்ப்பணம் அல்லது பிதிர் தோச நிவர்த்தி செய்து தான தர்மங்கள் செய்வது சிறந்தது. பிதிர்தோசங்களே சந்ததிக்கு நிழலாக தொடரும் கிரகங்களான (இராகு – கேது) நாகதோஷங்களுடன் குழந்தைகள் பிறப்பதற்கான காரணங்கள் என்பது ஐதீகம்.\n\nOctober 05 2025 Sunday –  இரதோற்சவம் Chariot Festival\nOctober 06  2025 – தீர்த்தோற்சவம் –  Theertham (Sacred Water Festival) \n \n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is the Valipuram Aalvar Kovil?\n\n\n• The Valipuram Aalvar Kovil is one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in Jaffna, located in the Point Pedro area.\n• It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, a principal deity in Hinduism known as the preserver and protector of the universe.\n• The temple is unique as its main sanctum houses a Vishnu Chakra (disc) instead of a statue, which is taken out for processions during festivals.\n\n\n\n\nWhen is the Valipuram Aalvar Kovil annual temple festival in 2025?\n\n\nThe annual festival of the Valipuram Aalvar Kovil will be held from September 21, 2025, with the Holy Flag Festival (கொடியேற்றம்), culminating with the Chariot Festival (இரதோற்சவம்) on October 5, 2025, and the sacred Water Festival (தீர்த்தோற்சவம்) on October 6, 2025.\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens during the festival?\n\n\n• Flag Hoisting: The festival begins with a flag-hoisting ceremony, marking the start of the 17-day celebrations.\n• Daily Processions: Each day, a different procession (ther) of the deity is carried around the temple grounds and local area, often on different ceremonial mounts or vahanams.\n• Chariot Festival (Ther Thiruvila): This is the grandest event of the festival. The main deity is placed on a large, intricately decorated chariot and pulled by devotees through the streets, symbolizing the journey of the divine.\n• Water-Cutting Ceremony (Theertham): On the final day, the deity is taken to the nearby ocean for a sacred ritualistic bath. Devotees also take a dip in the sea, believing it purifies their sins.\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the significance of the temple's location?\n\n\n• The temple is situated amidst vast sand dunes and Palmyrah groves, creating a unique and serene environment.\n• Historically, the area was an ancient settlement and is rich in archaeological remains, including the discovery of a 2nd-century gold plate with an ancient inscription, which attests to the site's long and important history.\n\n\n\n\nHow can I get to Valipuram Aalvar Kovil?\n\n\n• The temple is located in the Thunnalai village of Vadamaradchi, a short distance from the town of Point Pedro.\n• From Jaffna city, it is approximately a 34-41 km drive, which can take about one hour, depending on the route and traffic.\n• You can travel by private vehicle, bus, or tuk-tuk from Jaffna. Many visitors choose to combine a trip to Point Pedro with a visit to the temple.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Thunnalai North, Puloly, Jaffna, 40000, Sri Lanka.
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