Aadi Pooram 2022
Andal, one of the twelve Alwars (Vishnu Saints), incarnation of Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth), and an avatar of Goddess Lakshmi, manifested on Pooram star day. According to legend, Bhoomi Devi, the second consort of Vishnu, propitiated Vishnu to be born as a human to worship and attain Him. As a result, she reincarnated as Andal (Kodhai), the daughter of the legendary Alwar Saint Periyalwar, on Aadi Pooram day.Propitiating Andal on her birthday powertime, through Aadi Pooram Poojas is believed to invoke her benevolence and blessings to enhance love and understanding in relationships, remove obstacles to happy family life, instill kindness, humility, and devotion, and bestow wealth and prosperity in life.