On Pujya Swami Chinmayananda’s 106th Jayanti day, under the guidance of Swami Sivayogananda, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Madurai, released a music and dance video titled “Aandal Thiruvaimozhi” on the “Chinmaya Mission Madurai” YouTube channel.
After Guru Paduka Puja, Aradhana and Arati, which was performed by Swami Sivayogananda, the video was premiered. More than 35 junior and senior Chinmaya Yuva Kendra members were part of the Cast and Crew. “Aandal Thiruvaimozhi ” portrays Aandal’s devotion to Lord Rengamannar and how she dreamt of marriage and surrender to the Lord. The bliss of devotion is expressed through her songs as “Nachiar/Aandal Thiruvaimozhi”.
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, the youth wing, has been part of cast and crew, involving themselves in music, dance, vocals, accompaniments, editing, promotional work, and much more. The teaser for the video launch was released on 5 May 2022, for which there had been an overwhelming response. Dr. R. Vasudevan (Padmashri Awardee – Plastic Man of India, Dean, ECA, Professor of Dept of Chemistry, Coordinator, Thiagarajar College of Engineering) was the chief guest. He spoke on the different aspects of Aandal’s devotion. Shri. S.B. Senthil Kumar, (Managing Director, Sri Balagopalan Jewellery Mart, Madurai) felicitated and distributed mementoes to the team.
Prasad was provided to all devotees. Tamil News Daily ‘Dinamani ‘and ‘The Hindu’ daily gave good coverage for this theatre art initiative.
