Gnaana Chudar Vilakku started as a virtual event in 2020 as a forum to bring Srivaishnava children together and provide a forum to enrich and share their interest in our sampradayam.

With the success of the virtual event over the last few years, Srivaishnavas from across USA requested Vedics to organize an event for the entire family where like minded devotees can come together and engage in sampradaya activities. Upon popular request, we launched the family event called 'Thirukkandaen' in 2022, where you can rejoice and witness the flourishing Srivaishnava Sampradayam. With the grace of our acharyas, we continue to enable this forum this year also. The event will be held in the Seattle metro area this year.

We invite you and your family to the Seattle metro area to celebrate Swami Manavaala Maamunikal's 654th Thirunakshatram. This is *in addition* to the virtual event that happens each year where children across the world come together to celebrate arulicheyal and acharya sri sookthis.

If you like to donate to this event to cover part of the expenses, please click on the Donate button

Details of the in person event can be found below. 

What to expect at the event?

We will have Divya Prabandha sevakaalam followed by Thatheeyaaraadhanai and sampradaya themed events. Here is the tentative schedule (subject to minor changes as we get closer to the event)

Sevakaalam:

Nov 8th Evening 7-8PM : Siriya Thirumadal, Mudhal Thiruvanthaathi, Mumukshuppadi
Nov 9th Morning 9AM - 1PM : Thiruppallaandu, Thiruppaliyezhuchchi, Thiruppaavai, Amalanaadhipiraan, Kanninun Siruththambu, Thiruvaimozhi 1-6 paththus.

Nov 9th Evening 6-9PM : Thiruvaimozhi 7-9 paththus, Irandaam Thiruvanthaathi
Nov 10th Morning 9AM - 1PM : Moonraam Thiruvanthaathi, Thiruvaimozhi 10th Paththu, Raamaanusa Nutranthaathi, Upadesa Rathina Maalai
Wrap Up 1-3PM

Networking and sampradaya themed events:
Nov 9th Afternoon 1-6PM

What is the location of the event?

Saturday Nov 9th and Sunday Nov 10th 9AM - 3PM: Beaver Lake Lodge 

Satuday Nov 9th 3PM - 10PM: Pine Lake Community Center

I am from out of state and do not know anyone in Seattle, WA. Can I participate?

Swami Pillai Lokachaaryar states that Srivaishnavas are the aatma bandhoos... 'srivaishnavargalaikkandaal bandhukkalai kandaar polaeyum' is Swami's thiruvaaku. This event provides us all the opportunity to meet new Srivaishnavas and come together as a family. So, as long as you are interested and able, we encourage you to register for this event and attend in person.

What airport do I fly into? 

 SEA (SeaTac) is the closest Airport with flights from all over the country

Where do I stay?

Upon request, accomodation can be arranged at the homes of Srivaishnavas for those travelling from other cities. If you choose to book your own accomodation, we recommend looking for places in the Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah area. Please indicate on the registration form if you need airport pickup and/or accomodation.

Dress Code

Male participants in dhoti with thiruman or appropriate thilakam (forehead mark) based on their family tradition. Those who have undergone samasrayanam under the holy feet of a Srivaishnava acharya are encouraged to apply dvaadasa urdhva pundrams (12 thiruman).

Female participants in age appropriate traditional dress with appropriate thilakam.

Can I attend both the in person and virtual events?

Yes, if your schedule and location permits, you may attend both.

I have a question that is not covered above, what should I do?

Please email gnaanachudarvilakku.vedics@gmail.com and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Can I sponsor for the event to cover some of the expenses ?

Yes, Please click on the Donate button:

I am ready to register, how do I do so?

Please register here to attend