Srimadh Parakala Jiyar Chathurmasya Sankalpam

Sri Karyam Swami Dr.A.S. Venkatanathan Swami

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courtesy: Sri Sridhar M .T

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ANNUAL JYESTABHISHEKAM IN SRI GOVINDARAJA SWAMY TEMPLE

Annual  Jyestabhishekam is being conducted every year during Ashada Masam, Jesta Nakshatram for three days. In connection to this Homam was performed to Utsava Murthies of Lord Sri Govindaraja Swamy.

 

On the concluding day of the Ongoing Three Day Annual  Jyestabhishekam  of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, the Temple Priests performed Snapana Tirumanjanam and  Kavacha Prathista to the Processional deity of Lord Govindaraja Swamy and His consorts in Temple premises on Saturday morning.

The gleaming golden armours covering the icons all year round are removed only for three days in a year during the ‘Jyesthabhishekam’ performed for the ‘unarmoured’ deities during the month of June-July.

On the third day,after a ‘snapana thirumanjanam’ to the deities, the purified armours were re-adorned to the deities ending the annual ritual.

Preventing corrosion

It is a general practice in the temples to put armours – kavachams to icons so that they shied the ‘panchaloha’ idols from wear and tear due to the periodical abhishekams performed to them using a range of pooja items like milk, honey, fruit jam, curd, sandalwood paste which tend to corrode the centuries old idols. 

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Invitation to 22nd Chathurmasya Sankalpam at Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mutt, Mysore

Dear Devotees,

The 22nd Chathurmasya Sankalpam of Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar will be performed on 26-07-2013,Friday, 11.30 AM at Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mutt, Mysore.

Thirunakshatrams During Chathurmasyam;-

1.) 05-08-2013 - Punarvasu - Thirunakshatra of Srimadh Abhinava Ranganatha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swami

2.) 10-08-2013 -Uttara - Thirunakshatra of Sri Vedantha Brahmatantra Parakala Swami

3.) 20-08-2013 -Shravana - Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Jayanthi - Rig - Yajur Upakarma

4.) 28-08-2013 - Krittika ( Ashtami) - Sri Jayanthi ( Sri Krishna Jayanthi)

5.) 16-09-2013 -Shravana - Shravana Dwadashi - Thirunakshatram of
Srimadh Abhinava Ramanuja Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy (35th Jiyar)

6.) 19-09-2013 - Yathi Simmollanghana.

Devotees are requested to visit Sri Matam during Sri Parakala Swami's Chathurmasya Sankalpam @ Mysore Mutt and get the sampoorna kripa kataksham of Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana and OUR SWAMI.

Address :

Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mutt
Krishna Vilas Road, Devaraja Mohalla
Mysore - 570 024
Office - 0821 2422536

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Life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar and his Divya Sūri Stuti - Book Release

Dear Devotees,
“Life of Brahmatantra Swatantra Jîyar and his Divya Sūri Stuti” book was released by Sri Lakshmi
Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimad Abhinava Vāgeesha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakāla Jîyar.

The book is in English, Authors of the book include Smt. Chaitanya Sreenath, Sri. Adviteeya Dixit; supported by a scholarly and proficient editorial board.
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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; To reserve your copy today, please send a note to divyasuristuti@outlook.com or
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.

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Kallahalli Varahanatha Maha Samprokshane photos

Photo Album Courtesy : Sri Raghavan Kv.

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The 174th Thirunakshatra Mahothsavam of Sri Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka - 'Kavi-Gandaberunda' 'Vidwath Kavi Sarvabhouma' Sri Krishna Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar (31st Jiyar)

The 174th Thirunakshatra Mahothsavam of Sri Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka - 'Kavi-Gandaberunda' 'Vidwath Kavi Sarvabhouma' Sri Krishna Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar (31st Jiyar) 
celebrated on June 26th 2013- Jyeshta Masa-Shravana Nakshatra.

On this Festive Occasion a Grand Book Release of some of the rare collections of compositons by Sri Krishna Brahmatantra Jiyar will be released by Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar.

**Krishna Brahma Tantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar's 4th Grantha Mala contains 81 pages.

1. VedapAdasthava - (Combination of shlokas with Purusha Suktha Veda
vakhyams which contains lot of vedantha saram - composed on 30th
Parakala Swamy - Ranganatha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy)

2. Narasimha Suprabhatham.

3. KalyAna geethamanjari - (Samskritha Keerthanas on Lord
Lakshmi-Hayagrivar, Srinivasar, Krishnar, Narasimhar and Some
keerthans on Sita-Rama Kalyana which contains Ramayana Saram as well
as lot of vedantha saram, and one krithi in telugu)

4. Rangaraja Vilasa.

5. Meghamala - (Work on astrology - jyothishya shasthram - Includes
information regarding eclipse/grahanam)

6. Krishna Brahma Tantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy's Ashthotharam
composed by the then Maharaja, Sri Sri Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar.

7.Grantha Mala includes Krishna Brahma Tantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy's Hasthaksharam in Tamil, Telugu and Granthaaksharam lipi.

8.Old rare photo of Krishna Brahma Tantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy which was found in Mysore Palace.

Please recite the Thaniyan of Sri Krishna Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar;-
* Srivaasa Brahmatantrabhidha kali-mathana avaptha chakranka bhashyam
Srivaase Deshikendre Kali-mathana Guravarpithathmeyabharam |
Rangendra Brahmatantradimapadakali deshikendraattha thuryam
Sri Krishna Brahmatantragrimapada Parakalaaryavaryamshrayamaha || *
|| Srimathe Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Sri Krishna Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Maha Deshikaya Namaha ||

[P.S: Photo Album Courtesy: Sri Sampathkumar Cg ]

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3rd ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS @ SRI PARAKALA MUTT- HYDERABAD

3rd ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS @ SRI PARAKALA MUTT- HYDERABAD

Dear Devotees,
With the blessings of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva and Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar, the 3rd ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE MUTT is scheduled from 29th June 2013 - 30th June 2013.

Devotees are requested toparticipate in the grand event and receive the blessings of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Perumal.

Address:
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mutt
Street No.11, Sathyanarayanapuram,
Parvathapuram(Vil), Medipally (Post),
Uppal, Hyderabad - 500 098

Contact: Sri B.Venkatanathan : (0) 95732 60014
Sri Srinivasachary (Aradhakar) : (0) 98499 72363

[P.S: Find the attached invitation. information courtesy Sri @C.s Narasimhan ]

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Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Stotramala Audio CD release

Dear Devotees,

'Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Stotramala' CD was released on June 14th 2013 at Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mut,Bangalore by Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy.

The CD is treasure with stotras and divine music put together with great efforts by Dr.T.T.Srinivasan and team.



Sneak Peak into the CD:
The CD contains
Parakala Jiyar Anugraha Bhashanam
Guru Parampara Vandanam
Sri Krishna Suprabhatham
Deshika Suprabhatham
Hayagriva Sahasranamam
Hayagriva Gadyam
Hayagriva Mangalam.

and a Grand Composition of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka - Kavi Gandaberunda - Vidwath Kavi Sarva Bhouma Sri Krishna
Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Jiyar's ( 31st Jiyar) - "Pahi Sri Hayagriva" krithi set to raga Asaveri !!

The CD is a Copy Right of Sri Matam, produced by Dr.T,T. Srinivasan. Cost of the CD is Rs.101/- Devotees can avail the CD at ALL BRANCHES OF SRI MATAM.

[ P.S: Srimadh Parakala Jiyar Mysore Vijayam from 15th June 2013]


daasan,
Sripuram Srikanth

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Kallahalli Varahanatha Swamy - MAHA SAMPROKSHANE JUNE 2013

Dear Devotees,
With the Divine blessings of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva and Sri Bhudevi Sametha Sri Lakshmi Varahanatha Swamy, the MAHA SAMPROKSHANE is scheduled to be celebrated this June in the August presence of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Divya Mani Paduka Sevaka Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swantantra Parakala Jiyar.

Bhu Varahanatha Swamy temple is situated at Varahanatha Kallahall, K.R.Pete Taluk, Mysore- Karnataka. This famous temple was constructed during the Chola rule in Karnataka and patronized by Hoysala, Vijayanagara and Mysore Rulers.

According to the inscription in the Temple, it was renovated by the Hoysala King Ballala and an Agrahara was set up by him.Later the temple came under the Wodeyars of Mysore,which was gifted to their 'Raja-Guru' - Sri Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Mutt. The rituals are conducted according to 'Panchatantra Agama'.

Now,the temple has been renovated by the grace of Perumal and Our Acharya Sarvabhouma Srimadh Abhinava Vagisha Brahmatantra Swantra Parakala Jiyar.

The Maha Samprokshane scheduled to be grandly celebrated from 25-06-2013,Tuesday to 27-06-2013,Thursday.

Devotees are requested to participate in this grand event and receive the blessings of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva - Sri Bhu Varahanatha Swamy and Srimadh Parakala Jiyar.

For More details contact: Sri Srinivasa Raghavan : +91 94480 11535 Sri Nagesh Rao : +91 94490 09711 

- daasan, Sripuram Srikanth.

Thanks to Sripuram srikanth for sharing the invitation.

You can click here to visit the photos of Sri Bhudevi Sametha Sri Lakshmi Varahanatha Swamy

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Bhuvaraha Narasimha temple Halasi, Karnataka

 

Halasi (Kannada ಹಳಸಿ) also called as Halsi or Halshi, is a town in Khanapur Taluk, Belgaum District in Karnataka, India. It is 14 km from Khanapur and about 25 km from Kittur. It is famous for having been the capital of a branch of Kadamba Dynasty. The town is rich in historical monuments and temples and is near Khanapur.

Halasi is in Background of Western Ghats in lush green atmosphere. It was the second capital of the Kadambas of Banavasi. The huge Bhuvaraha Narasimha temple [1] has tall images of Varaha, Narasimha, Narayana and Surya. The place has a fort, and also temples of Gokarneshswara, Kapileshwara, Swarneshwara and Hatakeshwara.

Halasi has groups of monuments like Kalmeswara, Suvarneswara, Ramalingeswara and Bhuvaraha temples.

The Archeological Survey of India is looking after this ancient structure

Halasi was called Palasika in ancient times and the Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple is one of the best examples of the Kadamba style of architecture. The 50 feet tall tower of the inner shrine or garbhagruha is very similar to the Madhukeswar temple in Banavasi built by them.

According to historians, it was built during the Kadamba period or 5th century AD, and inscriptions inside the temple also support this. As per the records, it was built by Shivachitta. In 1169 AD, the idol of Ananta Viravikrama Narasimha installed by Matayogi.

According to a legend associated with this shrine, Pandavas built this temple overnight during their exile and worshiped Lord Vishnu here.

According to the temple priest, the two feet tall idol of Narasimha, on the left side of Vishnu, is swayambhu or udbhava(Kannada) and not sculpted by anybody.

Inside the temple

There are two garbhagruhas facing each other. In the right one is the four feet idol of Lord Shri Vishnu in a sitting posture. The idols of Suryanarayana and Mahalaxmi are just behind the main idol.

The garbhagruha on the left side has the idol of Bhoo Varaha Swamy. In 1186-87, a 5 feet standing idol of Varaha was installed by Vijayaditya III. Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, where he carries Mother Earth (or Bhoodevi) in his mouth, can be seen. The beautifully carved lotus on the ceiling goes to prove that the Kadambas patronised and developed their own art form.

Just outside the main temple are smaller temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva and Vitthala. One fine statue of Radha Krishna can also be seen in a smaller shrine.

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