A Study on the Cultural and Ritual Significance of Akkaravadisal as Prasadham in the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli

Akkaravadisal, a traditional South Indian dessert made from rice, milk, jaggery, camphor, and ghee, holds deep cultural and ritual significance as the iconic prasadham (blessed offering) at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli. This study reveals its historical and religious importance, particularly during December, when it is offered to Lord Vishnu by devotees of Goddess Andal, symbolizing her prayer for marriage with Sri Ranganatha Swamy. Mentioned in the Four Thousand Divine Hymns, Akkaravadisal is a vegetarian dish, often distributed among devotees after being blessed, excluding prohibited items like garlic and onion. The research delves into its ritualistic role, emphasizing its cultural heritage and its place as a sacred offering in Vaishnavism.

Moyeenudin, H., -, Deepakraj. V., -, S. V., & -, P. A. D. P. (2025). A STUDY ON THE CULTURAL AND RITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF AKKARAVADISAL AS PRASADHAM IN THE SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, SRIRANGAM, TIRUCHIRAPALLI. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41313