Andal Jayanti — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Andal Jayanti marks the birth of Andal (Godadevi), the only female Alvar saint. She is revered as an incarnation of Bhudevi and is known for the Tiruppavai and Nachiyar Tirumozhi.
Andal Jayanti — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to the Divya Suri Charitam and tradition, Andal was found as a baby under a tulsi plant by Periyalvar in Srivilliputhur. She grew up with intense love for Ranganatha (Vishnu) and merged with him at Srirangam. Her Tiruppavai is sung during Margazhi (Dhanur month).
Andal Jayanti — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- At sunrise, offer flowers and incense to Andal or Ranganatha.
- Recite or listen to the Tiruppavai (thirty verses); wear traditional dress.
- Visit Srivilliputhur or Srirangam if possible; participate in Margazhi celebrations.
- Observe a sattvic diet; honour the ideal of bridal mysticism (parakiya bhakti).
Andal Jayanti — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
मार्गशीर्षे शुक्ल पक्षे
mārgaśīrṣe śukla pakṣe
From Tiruppavai
Andal Jayanti — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Sattvic
- ●Prasad
- ●No onion/garlic in Sri Vaishnava tradition
Andal Jayanti — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
Tamil Nadu
Srivilliputhur, Tiruppavai recital
Andhra/Karnataka
Temple puja, Tiruppavai
Andal Jayanti — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Recite Tiruppavai
- ✓Worship Andal/Ranganatha
- ✓Visit Srivilliputhur if possible
- ✓Observe Margazhi
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not disrespect the Alvar
- ✗Avoid tamasic food
- ✗Do not skip the hymns
Andal Jayanti — FAQ
- Andal Jayanti କଣ?
- Andal Jayanti marks the birth of Andal (Godadevi), the only female Alvar saint.
- Andal Jayanti 2026 କେବେ?
- 2026ରେ Andal Jayanti Thursday, July 16, 2026ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the Andal Jayanti puja rituals?
- At sunrise, offer flowers and incense to Andal or Ranganatha.; Recite or listen to the Tiruppavai (thirty verses); wear traditional dress.; Visit Srivilliputhur or Srirangam if possible; participate in Margazhi celebrations.; Observe a sattvic diet; honour the ideal of bridal mysticism (parakiya bhakti).
- What to eat on Andal Jayanti?
- Sattvic, Prasad, No onion/garlic in Sri Vaishnava tradition
- What should you do on Andal Jayanti?
- Recite Tiruppavai; Worship Andal/Ranganatha; Visit Srivilliputhur if possible
- What should you avoid on Andal Jayanti?
- Do not disrespect the Alvar; Avoid tamasic food; Do not skip the hymns
- Andal Jayanti ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Andal Jayanti Vishnu/Ranganathaଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Andal Jayanti Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Andal Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Thursday | 07:26 am | — |
| Jul 5, 2027 | Monday | 06:31 am | — |