గోదాదేవి చరిత్ర|గోదా కళ్యాణం కథ|Goda Devi Story|Goda Kalyanam Katha in Telugu |Goda Kalyanam Story

గోదాదేవి చరిత్ర|గోదా కళ్యాణం కథ|Goda Devi Story|Goda Kalyanam Katha in Telugu |Goda Kalyanam Story#godhadevi #dhanurmasam #krishna #vishnu


In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology and devotion, Andal, also known as Goda Devi, stands as a radiant figure of pure love and unwavering devotion. Her life and spiritual journey, deeply rooted in the Bhakti tradition, continue to inspire generations of devotees. Let us embark on a journey to discover the remarkable story of Andal, the only female Alvar saint among the twelve poet-saints of South India.
Andal's story begins with her birth in the 8th century (some suggest the 7th century) in Srivilliputhur, a town in Tamil Nadu. She was born to Periyalvar, a devoted Vaishnavite, and her birthplace itself is steeped in divinity, being associated with Lord Vishnu.An Unusual Discovery:
Periyalvar, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, used to string garlands for the deity daily. His deep longing for a child led to a divine intervention. One day, while tending to the garden inside the temple, he discovered a beautiful girl child underneath a Tulasi plant. Believing her to be a divine gift, he named her Kothai.

Kothai grew up in an environment filled with love and devotion to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. As she matured into a beautiful young woman, her love for Krishna deepened to the extent that she resolved to marry only Him. She became known as Andal, and her dedication to Krishna was unparalleled.

Andal's devotion took a unique turn when she started adorning herself with flower garlands before offering them to the deity. One day, after she wore a garland herself, Periyalvar found out and reprimanded her. However, this incident had profound spiritual significance.
Lord Vishnu, recognizing Andal's pure love, appeared in Periyalvar's dream and instructed him to dedicate only the garland worn by Andal to Him. It was a sign of divine acceptance of her love. Andal was now seen as the "Chudikodutha Sudarkodi," the lady who wore and gave her garland to Vishnu.



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