Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Gurpur Theru 2013 - Day 1
Gurpur Shri Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple.
"Varadaraja" is a beautiful idol of panchaloha with a shanka, chakra, lotus in the left hand and garlanded with jewels and vanamala and is flanked with sridevi and bhoodevi at the sanctum, this God is the moola Deity of the temple.
The beautiful idol of Veera Venkatesha is made of panchaloha with a sword hanging from waist. Because of the sword which symbolises valour the deity is known as “Veera Venkatesha” and even Lord Srinivasa is there in the Garbha gudi, this idol was given by Shree Gokarnamutt Parthagali Jeevotham Matadish Shrimad Indirakanth Theertha Swamiji i 1905. This idol was brought from basrur,Kundapur Taluk, by the trustees of the temple and Lord Srinivasa is the Utsava Murthi(idol) and taken out during Carfestival and other functions. Poojas are also performed to the parivara devathas Shree Mukhyaprana, Shree Ganapathi, Shree Laxmi and Shree Garuda that are installed at the four corners of the temple. Daily offerings such as Panchamratha, Gangabhisheka, Sahasra Naamarchane, Nandadeepa and Pulakabhisheka are offered to the Lord as per Madhwa tradition, along with the customary trikala poojas. The temple relies on the guidance of Sri Kashi Math Samsthan. The annual car festival which is held with pomp and gaiety is attended by thousands of devotees from far and wide. Other festivals that fall in various months of the Hindu calendar are also celebrated in the temple. During utsavas people offer voluntary services to Lord as a mark of their devotion.
"Varadaraja" is a beautiful idol of panchaloha with a shanka, chakra, lotus in the left hand and garlanded with jewels and vanamala and is flanked with sridevi and bhoodevi at the sanctum, this God is the moola Deity of the temple.
The beautiful idol of Veera Venkatesha is made of panchaloha with a sword hanging from waist. Because of the sword which symbolises valour the deity is known as “Veera Venkatesha” and even Lord Srinivasa is there in the Garbha gudi, this idol was given by Shree Gokarnamutt Parthagali Jeevotham Matadish Shrimad Indirakanth Theertha Swamiji i 1905. This idol was brought from basrur,Kundapur Taluk, by the trustees of the temple and Lord Srinivasa is the Utsava Murthi(idol) and taken out during Carfestival and other functions. Poojas are also performed to the parivara devathas Shree Mukhyaprana, Shree Ganapathi, Shree Laxmi and Shree Garuda that are installed at the four corners of the temple. Daily offerings such as Panchamratha, Gangabhisheka, Sahasra Naamarchane, Nandadeepa and Pulakabhisheka are offered to the Lord as per Madhwa tradition, along with the customary trikala poojas. The temple relies on the guidance of Sri Kashi Math Samsthan. The annual car festival which is held with pomp and gaiety is attended by thousands of devotees from far and wide. Other festivals that fall in various months of the Hindu calendar are also celebrated in the temple. During utsavas people offer voluntary services to Lord as a mark of their devotion.
Gurpur Theru 2013 - Day 1 photos
Thanks to Gawd Saraswat Brahmin(GSB) for sharing the photos.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Laksharchana seva at Srirangam srimadh andavan ashramam Bangalore
Dear Devotees,
LAKSHARCHANA SEVA 2013
With the blessings of Srimadh Andavan it is proposed to perform ‘Laksharchana’ celebrations for a period of One Year commencing from 10th June 2013 on the auspicious day of Srimadh Andavan Thirunakshatram-Vaikasi-Th
to pray to Sri Padmavathi Nayika Sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
for loka kshemam and a healthy peaceful living of all people in
the world.
Bookings open from May 13th Onwards
Devotees are welcome to contribute a sum of Rs.100/- for the
laksharchana seva in the name of each person on any day of their choice,
furnishing details of Gothram, Nakshatram and be the recipient of the
blessings of Sri Srinivasa Perumal and Srimadh Andavan.
Timings of Laksharchana Seva:
6.15 PM-7.15 PM
Srirangam Srimadh Andavan Ashramam
Sri Venkateshwara Sannidhi
Sripuram 1st Cross, Seshadripuram
Bangalore-560020
Contact for more details:
Ph: 080 2331 6812
Mobile:
+91 (0) 94483 84881
+91 (0) 90081 68289
+91 (0) 98450 39938
All are welcome
Thanks to Sripuram Srikanth for sharing the information.
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Book Release -Life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar and his Divya Sūri Stuti
Dear Devotees,
On the auspicious occasion of the Tirunakshatrams of Sri Bhagavad Rāmānujācharya and Sri Periya
Parakāla Swāmi, Tuesday 14th May 2013;
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla Swāmi Mutt is pleased to announce the grand release of the book
“Life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar and his Divya Sūri Stuti”. The book will be released by Sri Lakshmi
Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimad Abhinava Vāgeesha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla
Jîyar. Venue: Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Mysore- 570 024.
The book is in English, runs to approximately 700 pages (final count will depend upon font size). Authors
of the book include Smt. Chaitanya Sreenath, Sri. Adviteeya Dixit; supported by a scholarly and
proficient editorial board. The book contains:
1) The life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar- based on the Muvāyirappadi Guruparampara
Prabhāvam, with available verses of Pannirāyirappadi Guruparampara Prabhāvam (12,000 Padi);
2) The Divya Sūri Stuti of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar; with detailed notes, traditional dates and
important details on the lives of Âļvārs and Âchāryas- based on the Muvāyirappadi
Guruparampara Prabhāvam;
3) Special attention to details of the glorious life of Sri Rāmānujācharya and
4) Very detailed account of Swāmi Vêdānta Deśika’s life along with his Dinacharya;
5) Outline of the history of Sri Parakāla Swāmi Mutt according to the Granthopasamhāra of
Alankāramanihāra.
The book is a precious document for all Sree Vaishnavas. It brings together the details of the entire
Guruparampara with great clarity and is an excellent reference book on our Sat-Sampradāyam. This is a
‘must own’ book that will be an important part of any book collection.
The price of the book (pre-publication offer) is Rupees 300/- for purchases within India; and U.S. $ 35 for
buyers abroad. To reserve your copy today, please send a note to divyasuristuti@outlook.com
contact:
Sri. Achutharaman: +91 93412-70559; achutharaman@gmail.com
Sri. C G Balaji: +91 97413-50273; cgbalaji.rd@gmail.com
Sri. Sudarshana Srinivasan: +91 97316-33664; sudarsana.prasad@gmail.com
On the auspicious occasion of the Tirunakshatrams of Sri Bhagavad Rāmānujācharya and Sri Periya
Parakāla Swāmi, Tuesday 14th May 2013;
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla Swāmi Mutt is pleased to announce the grand release of the book
“Life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar and his Divya Sūri Stuti”. The book will be released by Sri Lakshmi
Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimad Abhinava Vāgeesha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla
Jîyar. Venue: Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Mysore- 570 024.
The book is in English, runs to approximately 700 pages (final count will depend upon font size). Authors
of the book include Smt. Chaitanya Sreenath, Sri. Adviteeya Dixit; supported by a scholarly and
proficient editorial board. The book contains:
1) The life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar- based on the Muvāyirappadi Guruparampara
Prabhāvam, with available verses of Pannirāyirappadi Guruparampara Prabhāvam (12,000 Padi);
2) The Divya Sūri Stuti of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar; with detailed notes, traditional dates and
important details on the lives of Âļvārs and Âchāryas- based on the Muvāyirappadi
Guruparampara Prabhāvam;
3) Special attention to details of the glorious life of Sri Rāmānujācharya and
4) Very detailed account of Swāmi Vêdānta Deśika’s life along with his Dinacharya;
5) Outline of the history of Sri Parakāla Swāmi Mutt according to the Granthopasamhāra of
Alankāramanihāra.
The book is a precious document for all Sree Vaishnavas. It brings together the details of the entire
Guruparampara with great clarity and is an excellent reference book on our Sat-Sampradāyam. This is a
‘must own’ book that will be an important part of any book collection.
The price of the book (pre-publication offer) is Rupees 300/- for purchases within India; and U.S. $ 35 for
buyers abroad. To reserve your copy today, please send a note to divyasuristuti@outlook.com
contact:
Sri. Achutharaman: +91 93412-70559; achutharaman@gmail.com
Sri. C G Balaji: +91 97413-50273; cgbalaji.rd@gmail.com
Sri. Sudarshana Srinivasan: +91 97316-33664; sudarsana.prasad@gmail.com
Thanks to Sripuram srikanth for sharing the information and invitation.
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