Varanam Ayiram
11 Pasurams - Andal's Dream Wedding
Varanam Ayiram is a sequence of 11 pasurams where Andal describes her divine dream of marrying Lord Krishna. Through handmade doll tableaux, Chitra Raman brings this beautiful narrative to life, depicting the sacred wedding preparations, rituals, and celebrations.
What you will find here:
- • All 11 pasurams depicting Andal's dream wedding sequence
- • Beautiful handmade doll tableaux by Chitra Raman
- • Video presentations of each pasuram
- • Tamil text with English translations (being prepared)
All 11 Pasurams
Click on any pasuram card to watch the video and read the details
வாரணமாயிரம்
Grand wedding procession with elephants, golden pots arranged, and colorful festoons decorating the path as Krishna approaches.
நாளை வதுவை
Village women decorating homes, preparing sweets, and arranging flowers for the wedding.
இந்திரன் உள்ளிட்ட
Celestial beings arriving in various forms, blessing the couple with divine presence.
நாற்றிசையும்
Andal looking in all directions, seeking her beloved Lord Krishna.
மத்தளம் கொட்ட
Musicians playing mridangam, priests chanting Vedas, Krishna approaching as the bridegroom.
வரிசிலை
The wedding gathering with women bringing gifts and singing traditional wedding songs.
காதம் நெய்யே
Women applying turmeric and fragrant oils to Andal, preparing her as the radiant bride.
ஐயம் அற
Krishna accepting Andal as His bride, celestials and devotees rejoicing and bowing.
ஆயர் குலத்தினில்
Krishna in His pastoral setting by the Yamuna, accepting Andal with divine grace.
கூற்றிலை கோல்
Vision of Lord Vishnu reclining on Adisesha in the cosmic ocean, devotees surrendering.
அன்று இவ்வுலகம்
Andal joyfully singing and dancing in devotion to Lord Narayana, announcing her love to the universe.
Note: Full Tamil text and detailed English translations for each pasuram are being prepared. Please contact Chitra Raman if you would like to contribute authoritative translations or scene descriptions.