Udupi Celebrates Pejavara Paryaya Utsava Amidst Sea of Devotees
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1. Swami of Pejawara Matha (Senior)
2. Swami of Pejawara Matha (Junior)
3. Swami of Krishnapura Matha
4. Swami of Sode Vadiraja Matha
5. Swami of Palimaru Matha
6. Swami of Adamar Matha
7. Swami of Shiroor Matha
Paryaya as you all know by now, is a grand celebration
associated with Shri Krishna Temple of handing over the administration rights
from seer to another seer of Udupi Ashtha Matha.
During Paryaya , the temple town Udupi gets transformed into
sparkling fairy tale place. The beauty of this unique celebration can be
witnessed every alternate year.
Over hundred events related to Paryaya took place as planned.
A visual treat of photographs that shows beautiful glimpses of
eve/night of Paryaya Utsava is here.
Cultural Programs
Temporary stages were set up across the town for artists to
perform and entertainment the devotees who wait overnight to witness the
procession escorting the seers.
Veena Vaadana at Poornprajna Mantapa
Classical Music Concert at Nanda Gokula Mantapa
Moments of final preparations
for the procession
Jodu Katte
Jodu Katte is a prime junction in Udupi where all the
proceeding of the procession begins. The
presiding deity of Pejawar Mutt, Sri Rama Vittal, is worshipped by the seer
here and then the procession begins escorting the seers.
Jodu Katte, Udupi
The procession route from Jodukatte to Carstreet is jam
packed with devotees who gather and wait overnight to witness this grand occasion.
Udupi Paryaya Procession Route
The path way is illuminated with colourful lights and every
vantage point is thronged with people.
The grand Procession of
Pejawara Paryaya 2016
This procession is a grand feast and an amazing sight to
witness considering the fact that it is held in the darkness of early morning
hours.
A group of young boys and girls decorated the procession
route with huge colourful rangoli designs.
Traditional troops from Goa, Pune, Mumbai, Kerala, Mysore, Punjab,
took part by performing along the procession path way.
To add to the noise and excitement, groups of local chande
team, drummers, musicians march across the crowd.
Tableaux highlighting various Hindu mythological stories accompanied the procession.
Mysore Nagaari
Shanka Daasaru (Conch Blowers)
Kombu Vaadya
Pili Vesha/Huli Vesha/Tiger Dance - Udupi festivals
Veerabhadra and Pooja Dance
Dollu Kunitha (Dancing with the drum)
Bhagava Dhvaja (Saffron Flag)
Tableaux highlighting various Hindu mythological stories accompanied the procession.
Madhwacharya, the founder of Dwaita philosophy with idol of Shri Krishna
Vadiraja Theertharu
Lakshmi Narayana
This marks the grand beginning of Pejawara Seer taking over
the worship right of Lord Shri Krishna and the administration at the temple.
Typical pallenquin carrying Swami of Ashtha Matha, Udupi
1. Swami of Pejawara Matha (Senior)
2. Swami of Pejawara Matha (Junior)
3. Swami of Krishnapura Matha
4. Swami of Sode Vadiraja Matha
5. Swami of Palimaru Matha
6. Swami of Adamar Matha
7. Swami of Shiroor Matha
The next Paryaya Utsava is scheduled after 2 years, say January
2018.
Plan your visit to witness the next Paryaya celebration at
Udupi.
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