Goddess Goda Deve(Andal), after observing the vratam(Thiruppavai) during the Marghaseersha month, merged with Lord Ranganatha in Srirangam. This union is celebrated as / Andal Kalyanam. This is being done on the completion of the vratam by devotees to bring peace, prosperty and happiness to the community.
Added by mibazaar on January 11, 2006