A quiet town Kancheepuram.
turns an avenue of celebration
where devotees throng
to catch a glimpse of
"Athivaradar".
He is not a deity
of stone or metal
but of wood
of the fig tree. "Athi "
being the Tamil name.
Varadar resides
mostly in water,
stays on land
for forty eight days
every forty years.
Myriad reasons
being attributed
to this feature,
which make Him
ever more charming.
Athivaradar comes
out of water. Lies
in the Mandapam
bedecked with jewels
and clad in handwoven
Kanchi silk.
Devotees brave heat, rains
and local administration
actions to have a look.
His face displays heavenly
grace . His smile entices.
On the forty eight day,
the Lord returns home
in pomp. The priests
and the administration
revel with rejoice.
Contributions, willing
and extracted,runs
into billions. Blessed
are those who serve him.
Varathar is a fantastic giver.
The unusual stay does not
pass without mishaps.
Thirty eight die in the stampede.
hundreds get hurt, all for
seeing Varathar for a second.
Adieu,Oh Lord!
Forty Eight Days After Forty Years-- Athi Varadar
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Re: Forty Eight Days After Forty Years-- Athi Varadar
Another fascinating piece of work Meenas
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Re: Forty Eight Days After Forty Years-- Athi Varadar
Love the close! Fab last line
Re: Forty Eight Days After Forty Years-- Athi Varadar
A lovely and fascinating poem, Meena.
I love the use of 'throng' in St1.
but of wood
of the fig tree. "Athi "
being the Tamil name.
Perhaps trim this to 'but of fig tree wood'
The priests
and the administration
revel with rejoice.
Perhaps 'revel with rejoicing'
The unusual stay does not
pass without mishaps.
Thirty eight die in the stampede.
hundreds get hurt, all for
seeing Varathar for a second.
Adieu,Oh Lord!
An unexpected ending - well done!
Eira
I love the use of 'throng' in St1.
but of wood
of the fig tree. "Athi "
being the Tamil name.
Perhaps trim this to 'but of fig tree wood'
The priests
and the administration
revel with rejoice.
Perhaps 'revel with rejoicing'
The unusual stay does not
pass without mishaps.
Thirty eight die in the stampede.
hundreds get hurt, all for
seeing Varathar for a second.
Adieu,Oh Lord!
An unexpected ending - well done!
Eira
Re: Forty Eight Days After Forty Years-- Athi Varadar
I will edit in the revision.
Thanks. Eira.
Thanks. Eira.
meenas17