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ANDAL |
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'Andal Has Won
My Heart'
One day Periyalwar had a dream. Shriranganatha appeared in his dream and told him, "
Andal has won my heart, give her to me in marriage."
Periyalwar's heart was filled with joy. His worries vanished -in no time.But how could he
go to Shrirangam? Shrirangak- shetra was nearly two hundred miles away. In those days it
was very difficult to travel that long distance. There was no one to help him. What to do?
Periyalwar thought of the Pandya King Vallabhadeva.He sent word to him. He told him about
his daughter's decision and the wish of Shriranganatha.He made a request : "I have to
go to Shrirangakshetra with my daughter. Please help me." The king was very happy. He
considered himself as a member of the bride's party. He made grand arrangements for
Periyalwar and his daughter Andal to travel.
The priest of Shriranganatha Temple also had dream: " I am marrying Andal.She must be
brought in a grand procession, with all honor," so ordered Shriranganatha. The priest
was surprised. But he did not delay. He started at once. |
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