This number "12" is said to have a lot of speciality within itself and should be looked into it. For every Vaishnavan, Sandhya Vandanam is said to be a very great activity to do daily. This Sandhya Vandanam is done for 3 times a day (i.e.) in morning, afternoon and in the evening. During this, we should smear Thiruman, while doing and there are 12 places where we need to smear Thiruman Kaappu.
| Sri Vishnu's name | Places |
|---|---|
| Om Kesavaya Namaha | Forehead |
| Om Narayanaya Namaha | Stomach |
| Om Madhavaya Namaha | Chest |
| Om Govindaya Namaha | Throat |
| Om Vishnuvae Namaha | Stomach (Right side) |
| Om Madhusudhanaya Namaha | Right hand |
| Om Thiruvikramaya Namaha | Throat (Right side) |
| Om Vamanaya Namaha | Stomach (Left side) |
| Om Sridharaya Namaha | Left hand |
| Om Hrishikesaya Namaha | Throat (Left side) |
| Om Padmanabhaya Namaha | Throat (Back side) |
| Om Damodharaya Namaha | Behind (Mudhughu). |
These 12 great names of Sri Vishnu should be said while we smear Thiruman at the said place. The 12 names Corresponds to 12 tamil months.
| Tamil Month | Sri Vishnu's TiruNaamam |
|---|---|
| Chittirai | Vishnu. |
| Vaikasi | Madhusudhanan. |
| Aani | Thiruvikraman. |
| Aadi | Vamanan. |
| Aavani | Sridharan. |
| Purattasi | Hrishikesan. |
| Iyyppasi | Padmanabhan. |
| Karthigai | Damodharan. |
| Margazhi | Kesavan. |
| Thai | Narayanan. |
| Maasi | Madhavan. |
| Panguni | Govindan. |
The best way to attain Sriman Narayanan is through Alwars and Aacharyas. Let us see who are the Alwars and Aacharyas who were born in these 12 months.
| Tamil Month | Alwar / Aacharyas TiruNaamam |
|---|---|
| Chittirai | Madhurakavi Alwar, Uyyakondar, Sri Ramanujar, Kidambi Aacchan, Nadathoor Ammal, Kidambi Appullaar. |
| Vaikasi | Swamy Nammalwar, Thirukkoshtiyoor Nambi, Parasara Bhattar. |
| Aani | Sri Periyalwar, Srimath Nadhamunigal. |
| Aadi | Sri Andal, Sri Aalavanthar. |
| Avani | Sri Nayanachariyar, Kadikasalam Ammal, Periyavaachan pillai. |
| Purattasi | Swamy Desikar, Brumbha thantra Swathantrar, Sri Aadhikesava Sadagopa Yathantra, Maha Desikan. |
| Iyppasi | Poigai Alwar, Bhoodathalwar, Peiyalwar, Sri Vishwaksenar, Thirukkurugi Piran. |
| Karthigai | Thirumangai Alwar, Thiruppan Alwar, Nampillai. |
| Maargazhi | Thondaradippodi Alwar, Periya Nambi. |
| Thai | Thirumazhisai Alwar, Kurugai Kavalappan, Sri Koorathazhwan, Sri Embar. |
| Maasi | Kulasekara Alwar, Manakkal Nambi, Thirukkachi Nambi. |
| Panguni | Periya Piratti. |
From these, we can clearly understand the speciality of the number 12.