NACHIYAR THIRUKOLAM

NACHIYAR THIRUKOLAMNava Nachiyar refers to Andal, a revered female saint and poet in the Tamil Bhakti tradition. Andal is also known as Nava Nachiyar, which translates to the new goddess or the young goddess. She is one of the twelve Alvars, the Tamil poet saints devoted to Lord Vishnu. Andals works, especially her Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi, express her deep love and devotion to Lord Vishnu and are widely celebrated in Tamil literature and religious tradition.

Jalanarayana Perumal is a revered form of Lord Vishnu worshipped as the deity who resides in water

the foster mother

symbolizing the epitome of love

**Narasimha** (half-lion

known for her protective qualities and blessings for health and prosperity

particularly celebrated during the Valai Kappu festival

highlighting her profound devotion and the divine love she felt for Krishna

which he performed to subdue the venomous serpent and protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan

and swift protection

Having nothing edible in her home

focused on Lord Vishnu

Goddess Parvathy blended all the 6 babies to become a single boy