On 17 and 18 February 2024, Agathiyar came to speak to us. He spoke about the need to appreciate this wonderful world that he has given us. He asked that we appreciate each moment and the miracles taking place from moment to moment. He asked what was he to do further to make people believe, pointing to my hair that was turning black. He then threw a suggestion if we should celebrate my 60th wedding day. It is a tradition that when the male partner attains the age of 60, a ritual and ceremony is conducted just as it was done when they got married in the first place. As I told him that I was way past 60, as I am 65 this year, citing that we should stand out as role models to the younger generations, Agathiyar issued it as a directive. He had us carry it out during the Purnima Puja last Sunday. As he said it is a day to be truly remembered. We thank him from the heart. Just as Lord Shiva directed Agathiyar who had returned from performing Tapas and Tavam, austerities and practices, to take on a wife, Agathiyar has us perform this ceremony, with him standing in as the Purohita, directing us what to do. The day was so perfect and completely satisfying with the family and a handful of AVM members arriving to join us in the celebrations.
