Akkaravadisal
is an authentic neivedhyam offered to Lord Perumal in Sri Rangam temple on
Panguni Uthram and also in other Vishnu temples during festivals and special
occasions. Akkaravadisal is similar to Sakkarai Pongal except it is fully
cooked in Milk along with jaggery and generous amount of ghee which gives a
creamy, rich and divine taste to it. Akkaravadisal is prepared on the “Koodaravalli
day” which falls on the 27th day of Margazhi [tamil month] and
offered as neivedhyam to Lord Vishnu and distributed to devotees in small
dhonnais[leaf cups].
A
little about Koodaravalli day - Koodaravalli is celebrated to commemorate the
acceptance of Andal by Perumal after her 26 days of penance. Sri Andal sang the
Thiruppavai containing 30 verses – one verse for each day of Margazhi
[December-January] in praise of Lord Narayana. On the 27th day,
while singing “koodaarai vellum seer Govinda…”, the Lord fell for her divine love and blessed her with
the boon of marriage. This occasion is celebrated in a very special way in
Srivalliputhur Andal temple, where Akkaravadisal is made in 108 vessels along
with butter and offered to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Andal is very beautifully decorated and kept in the Arthmandapam. Make
this super delicious rich and creamy rice milk pudding cooked with generous amount
of ghee and offer it god and enjoy the prasadham with the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Sri Andal. Meanwhile do check
out other interesting Pongal recipes here and All about Pongal here.
Here’s
how to make Akkaravadisal with step by step photos…
