Varasidhi Vinayaka Jeernodharana Rajatha Bhandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam

Raja Gopuram Maha Kumbhabhishekam May 20th, 2021, Thursday – May 23rd, 2021, Sunday

TIME DETAILS

May 21 Friday Day 2- Evening

5:00 p.m. Mangala Vayidyam

5:30 p.m. Yajamana Sankalpam

6:00 p.m. Yagashala Pooja followed by Moola Mantra Homam

7:30 p.m. Chandi Homam

7:45 p.m. Koshta Devatha Adhivasam - Sayanadhivasam, Phala Adhivasam and Puspa Adhivasam

8:15 p.m. Vishesha Dravya Homam & Nithya Poornahuthi

9:00 p.m. Maha Mangala Harati, Chatur Veda Swasthi & Goshti

May 22 Saturday Day 3- Morning

8:30 a.m. Mangala Vayidyam

9:00 a.m. Vishesa Sandhi and Bhootashudhi

10:00 a.m. Yajamana Sankalpam

11:00 a.m. Yagashala Pooja followed by Moola Mantra Homam

11:20 a.m. Lakshimi Narasimha & Sudharshana Homam

11:45 a.m. Vimanam & Goupura Kalasa Sthapanam

12:00 p.m. Nootana Vigraha - Netronmelanam and Dasa Darshanam

12:15 p.m. Vishesha Dravya Homam & Nithya Poornahuthi

1:00 p.m. Maha Mangala Harati, Chatur Veda Swasthi & Goshti

May 22 Saturday Day 3 - Evening

4:30 p.m. Mangala Vayidyam

5:00 p.m. Yajamana Sankalpam

5:30 p.m. Yagashala Pooja followed by Moola Mantra Homam

7:30 p.m. Maha Linga Archana, Rudra Homam & Maha Mruthunjaya Homam

TIME DETAILS8:00 p.m. Yantra Sthapanam & Rajathabadhanam for Vara Sidhi Vinayaka

8:30 p.m. Vishesha Dravya Homam / Nithya poornahuthi

9:00 p.m. Maha Mangala Harati, Chatur Veda Swasthi & Goshti

May 23 Sunday Day 4 - Morning

5:00 a.m. Mangala Vayidyam

5:30 a.m. Yagashala Pooja followed by Moola Mantra Homam

6:00 a.m. Bimba shudhi & Raksha Bandhanam

6:15 a.m. Tathvarchana & Sparshahuthi

6:30 a.m. Shannavathi Vesesha Dravya Homam

7:00 a.m. Maha Poornahuthi / Yatra danam

7:20 a.m. Pradhana Kumbha Procession

8:00 a.m. Siddhi Vinayaka Vimana Maha Kumbhabhishekam

8:50 a.m. Raja Gopura Maha Kumbhabhishekam

10:15 a.m. Sri Vara Sidhi Vinayaka(Moolavar) Maha Kumbhabhishekam followed by Koshta Devata Kumbhabhishekam

11:00 a.m. Varasdhi Vinayaka Dhoorva Archana followed by Maha Dheeparadhana

11:30 a.m. Sidhi Vinayaka Mooshika Vahana Seva

12:15 p.m. Pushpa Yagam, Neerajana Manthra Pushpam,Vedha Asheervachanam

12:30 p.m. Aacharya Utsavam (Acharya Maryada)

22nd May 2021Simha Lagnam - 12:39 p.m. to 2:58 p.m. - Gopura Kalasas Sthapanam

23rd May 2021Mithuna langnam - 7:58 a.m. to 10:13 a.m. - Kumbhabhishekam

KUMBHABHISHEKAM HIGHLIGHTS Kumbhabhishekam (Kumbha-Shikhara or crown of the temple, Abhishekam-sanctification with spiritually charged water) is performed to consecrate new shrines, re-consecrate existing shrines after a renovation or every twelve years. The highlight of the Kumbhabhishekam ceremony is the pouring of the sanctified water from the pots over the top of the gopurams by the priests, at an auspicious moment, to energise the entire temple. The Kumbhabhishekam we are performing this year is a unique one that is called Maha Rajagopuram Kumbhabhishekam, since it is done to consecrate the new Rajagopurams (towers).

ABOUT RAJAGOPURAM & KALASAMSymbolically, the Rajagopuram represents the feet of the deity. A devotee bows at the feet of the Lord at the entrance as he steps into the temple and proceeds towards the sanctum sanctorum, leaving behind the world of worries. On a cosmic level, the temple tower acted as a lightning conductor in olden days, as it was the highest structure in that area. And the towers on top of the altar where the deities are installed, are comparatively shorter than RajaGopuram and are called Sannidhi (Altar) Gopuram or Vimanams. Kalasams are assembled set of concentric cone, cylinder and globe shaped metallic structures which are installed on top of the Gopurams. The Sannidhi Gopurams or Vimanams have just a single Kalasam, whereas the Rajagopurams have multiple Kalasams. The Kalasams are usallly made of an alloy of five metallic elements, such as Copper, Gold, Silver, Brass and Lead. They are filled with seeds of essential grains and pulses, such as rice, millets, corn etc., and completely sealed with special compounds. The seeds are very well preserved for years, through natural irradiation from Sun, against infestation (from within the grains) and decaying. In case of need the stored seeds from the Kalasams are to be used for re-germination and

development. Traditionally, the Kalasams are refurbished and refilled with new selected grains, about once in 12 years.

BENEFITS OF KUMBHABHISHEKAMThe Kumbhabhishekam ceremony has everlasting effect on the entire society. The Agama shastra says: “Sarvaroga nivruthyartham, sarva yaaga phalapradam, Sarva sampathkaram nreenam putrapoutrabhi vardhanam” It is conducted with the sole purpose of eradicating all illness, obtaining good benefits from various Yagaas, deriving rich benefits for the well being and for the health propagation of the progeny. The Sanatana Dharma postulates, “Vasudhaiva kutumbakam” – the whole world is one family. The Rigveda (RV-1.164.46) resolutely says, “ekam sad vipraa bahudhaa vadanti” – wise men call the ONE (supreme) by many names and forms. Indeed, the Kumbhabhishekam brings all round prosperity not only to any particular group of devotees, but also to the society as a whole. With above said, we invite you to take part in this spiritual event and receive divine energy that will permeate the temple. There are many opportunities where the devotee can touch the Gopura Kalasas & Offer Navarathnams to Gopura Kalasas and perform some of the pujas throughout the four day event. Through the participation of the community, the powers of the chanted mantras are multiplied thereby benefitting the devotee and their community. On behalf of the AHT Trustees, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Religious Committee We would like to invite you all to grace the occasion and have the blessings of all the presiding Deities on this Grand event. Please be part in all the 4 days religious festivities.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SRI VARASIDHI VINAYAKA JEERNODHARANA RAJATHA BHANDHANA MAHA KUMBHABISHEKAM &

RAJA GOPURAM MAHA KUMBHABISHEKAM

TIME DETAILS

May 20 Thursday Day 1- Evening (Poorvangam)

4:00 p.m. Mangala Vayidyam

4:20 p.m. Anugna - Devatha Anugna, Brahmana Anugna & Yajamana Sankalpam

4:45 p.m. Ganesh Pooja, Vishwaksena Pooja, Swasthi & Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, Panchagavya Pooja and Deeksha Dharana

5:15 p.m. Dhana Lakshmi Pooja & Ghoo Pooja

5:45 p.m. Akhanda Deepa Sthapana, Vasthu Shanthi & Vasthu Paryagnikaranam

6:15 p.m. Mruthsamgrahanam ( Bhoomi Pooja ) & Ankurarpanam

6:45 p.m. Rakshognam Homam, Shanthi Homam, Murthi Homam & Samhitha Homam

7:45 p.m. Dishaa Homam & Pravesha Bali8:45 p.m. Maha Mangala Harathi, Chatur Veda Swasthi & Goshti

May 21 Friday Day 2- Morning (Yagashala Pooja Start)7:45 a.m. Mangala Vayidyam9:00 a.m. Yajamana Sankalpam, Vigneswara Pooja, Punyahavachanam9:20 a.m. Acharya Varnanam, Ritwik varnanam & Acharya Rakshabandanam

9:45 a.m. Kumbhalankaram, Kalakarsanam & Yatra Homam for Vara Sidhi Vinayaka

10:00 a.m. Yagashala Pravesham & Kalashasthapanam10:25 a.m. Soorya Agni Sangrahanam & Agni Mathanam10:35 a.m. Yagashala Pooja followed by Moola Mantra Homam11:15 a.m. Ganapati Homam & Nakshatra Poorvaka Navagraha Homam12:00 p.m. Koshta Devata Adhivasam - Ksheera Adhivasam and Jala Adhivasam

12:45 p.m. Dravyahuti & Nithya Poornahuti1:00 p.m. Maha Mangala Harati, Chatur Veda Swasthi & Goshti

Board of DirectorsMR. KALVI MANI

Chairman

Executive CommitteeMR. RAM BASHYAM

President

Religious CommitteeMR. SANDEEP VUPPALA

R.C. Chair

Varasidhi Vinayaka Jeernodharana Rajatha Bhandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam

Raja Gopuram Maha Kumbhabhishekam

May 20th, 2021, Thursday – May 23rd, 2021, Sunday

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