Sri Narayana Tirtha aradhana from February 19 at Thirupoonthuruthy
CHENNAI, February 3: The 264th aradhana of Sri Narayana Tirtha will be held from February 19 to 21 at the Saint's brindavanam at Thirupoonthuruthy. The aradhana will commence with vedaparayanam and recitation of Thirumurai on the morning of February 19. It will be followed by group chanting of Vishnu Sahasranamam by the delegates of All-India Vishnu Sahasranama Cultural Federation and Nagaswaram by Pinnaimanagar Brothers.

The inaugural function will be held at 4 p.m. G. Rangasamy Moopanar, President of Thyaga Brahma Mahotsava Sabha, Tiruvaiyaru, will preside over the function. It will be inaugurated by R. Seshasayee, Managing Director of Ashok Leyland Ltd. N. Kamakoti, Executive Director of City Union Bank, Kumbakonam, will be the guest of honour. Tarangam recitals on the inaugural day will be rendered by M.S. Sheela and B.V. Balasai (flute). Ranking artistes will pay homage to the saint composer on February 20 and 21. The aradhana puja will be held on February 21, the day on which Sri Narayana Tirtha attained Jeeva Samadhi at this holy site.