Lord Krishna says that among the months He is Margazhi, indicating its auspiciousness. Andal's Thiruppavai is recited in Vishnu temples in Margazhi. It was in Margazhi, in the Arudra star, that Lord Nataraja showed His divine dance to sages Vyagrapada and Patanjali.
Part of a tradition
Thiruppavai is part of the pāvai
genre of songs, which is a Tamil tradition of unmarried girls performing rites
during the month of Margaḻi.
Recited in many forms
Thiruppavai is recited in many
forms, including singing the verses in groups through the streets.
Every December, the state
celebrates classical music and dance forms with renowned musicians and artists
gathering to play in various temples, sabhas, or auditoriums.
It's a time to simply celebrate
music in all its forms, from classical and traditional to contemporary and
experimental genres. It encourages people to appreciate the rich tapestry
of musical styles around the world.
The month of Margazhi is a time
for music and dance in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with Carnatic
music at the center:
Margazhi festival
A music and dance festival that
celebrates classical music and dance forms. The festival features
performances by renowned musicians and artists and takes place in sabhas
(cultural institutions) and temples.
Carnatic music
A central part of the festival,
with rasikas (connoisseurs) coming together to listen to music and debate ragas
and compositions.
Tiruppavai and Tiruvempavai
Recited during the month, these
works are from the Bhakti era and celebrate devotion and austerity. The
Tiruppavai is about Andal awakening her companions and leading them to the
Lord, while the Tiruvempavai is about a group of women singing about the Lord's
glory.
Margazhi is a marquee event that
draws music lovers from across the globe and has been a part of Chennai's
cultural fabric for decades.
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