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Nov 2nd (Thursday)- Pradosham

7:00 PM

Pradosham

The Purana regarding Pradosham:
When Devas and Asuras were churning the Ocean of Milk ("Thirupaarkadal" ) in order to obtain the Nectar of longevity ( Amritham), the serpent Vasuki coughed up the deadly Halahala (Aalala) poison. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and all Devas got frightened and prayed to Lord Siva. Lord Siva drank the poison to save the Universe but the Divine Mother Parvathy held His neck tightly and prevented the poison from reaching His stomach. The Lord drank this poison on Saturday to save the Universe and hence saturday became a significant day. The Devas also prayed to Lord Siva and fasted on that Ekadasi day. They partook of meals on the next day, "Dvadasi"but forgot to pray to Lord Siva. After realizing their mistake, they prayed for forgiveness and Lord Siva forgave them and entered into a blissful dance on the next day, "Triyodasi", in the evening (Sandhyaakaalam) with his damaru and Soolam in between Nandi Devas Horns. This day is "Pradosham". It is believed that all the Devas and Gods are assembled in the Siva temples during Pradosham time.

During Pradosham, abhishekam will be performed for both Nandhi and Lord Siva and deeparadhana would be performed simulataneously. Since all the Gods would be assembled at the same time to watch this celestial dance, devotees who observe and pray to the Lord at this time would be blessed by all the Gods of the pantheon

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Nov 4th (Saturday) Lord Siva Anna abhishekam; Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja

9:30 AM	Anna Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
7:00 PM	Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja

Sri Satyanarayana Vratham is performed all over world by devotees for wealth, education, prosperity, and offspring, relief from troubles and sickness and success in business. When it came to be known that Lord Satyanarayana had manifested himself on the Ratnagiri hills at Annavaram with unique form combining the Trimurthis Viz., Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Ekadasi is considered to be very auspicious for the Vratham, it is performed even on other convenient days by the individual devotees. The great popularity behind the Vratham springs form the experiences narrated in stories and legends and also the faith gained by observances in daily life.

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Nov 6th (Monday) - Krithika Vratham  
 

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Nov 8th (Wednesday) - Sankatahara Chaturthi

9:00 AM	Lord Ganesha Homam
7:00 PM	Lord Ganesha Abishekham

According to the Vedic literature, Ganesha is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and he is the head of Pramadhaganas, hence Ganapathi. His brother is Kumaraswamy(Lord Muruga). Hindus worship Lord Ganesha with several other names like Vinayaka, Vighneswara, Gajanana and Ganapathi. Lord Ganapathi is said to be the form of Omkara. Om, which is written in Devanagari (script) is also considered as the pranava. In Om, the upper arc is said to be the head or the face of Gajanana. The Lower arc is his belly. The twisted arc, which is on the right side of Om is the trunk. Thus Omkara represents the complete physical form of Lord Ganesha. Similarly, yet another divine symbol, the Swastika is also worshipped as another form of Lord Ganesha. According to the Indian culture, both these symbols have divine values.

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NOV 12 (Sunday) - DEVI BHUVANESHWARI ANNIVERSARY POOJA; Krishna Pakshya Ashtami-Swarna Kalabhairava Homam

9:00 AM	Vigneswara Pooja; Punyahavachanam & Kalasa Pooja
10:00 AM	Sri Ganapathi homam; Devi Bhuvaneswari Gayathri Homam; Devi Bhuvaneswari Moola Mantra Homam; Swarna Kalabhairava homam
12:00 Noon	Poornahuthi (end of the Homam)
6:30 PM	Devi Bhuvaneshwari Abhishekam

 

• ANNVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF DEVI BHUVANESHWARI INSTALLATION
• DEVI BHUVANESHWARI HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITH PRANA PRATHEESHTA ON NOVEMBER 13, 2005
• WE ARE CELEBRATING 1 YEAR FROM THE INSTALLATION ON THE AUSPICIOUS DAY NOVEMBER 12, 2006

MYSTICAL BACKGROUND OF DEVI BHUVANESHWARI INSTALLATION AT THE PARASHAKTHI TEMPLE:

Divine Mother wished to have Her Devi Bhuvaneshwari aspect installed at the Parashakthi Temple. A year and a half ago, during meditation, Dr. Krishna Kumar was directed to meet a mystic who was an upasaka of Devi Bhuvaneshwari. The mystic gave a special mantra to Dr. Krishna Kumar to energize and charge the vigraha of Devi Bhuvaneshwari prior to the installation at the Parashakthi Temple. The vigraha has been made with panchalokha – five auspicious metals. Dr. Krishna Kumar has been invoking Devi Bhuvaneshwari using this mantra for more than a year to energize the vigraha. As directed by our Mother, the yantra pratishta of Devi Bhuvaneshwari took place on November 13th, 2005 and the mandala pooja was completed on December 30th, 2005.

The Divine Mother directed Dr. Krishna Kumar to meet the mystic again so as to have him make a yantra for the installation of Devi Bhuvaneshwari. During Dr. Kumar’s visit, the mystic gave his own yantra that he had meditated on for 20 years and through which he had invoked Devi Bhuvaneshwari. The mystic informed Dr. Kumar so that the installation at the Parashakthi Temple will have an intense manifestation of Devi Bhuvaneshwari. This is an event of tremendous significance, as a yogi who has been using a yantra for several years does not readily hand it over to anyone, that too to a stranger. It was Mother’s wish to be with us here at the Parashakthi Temple and Her will has been realized. We are truly fortunate to have Her in our midst and the spiritual and a wordly benefit, which she can bless us with, is immense.

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Nov 17th (Friday) - Begining of Sri Ayyapa Mandala Pooja

7:30 A.M	Laghu Ganapathy Homam Followed by Mandala Vratha Tulasi Mani Maala Dhaaranam. Sri Ayyappa Namaskaram ( Lokaveeram )
06:30 P.M	Mandala Vratha Tulasi Mani Maala Dhaaranam. Sri Ayyappa Namaskaram ( Lokaveeram ) m

Those who are interested to do 'Maladharana' are invited to come to the temple any time during the temple hours

Sri Ayyapa Stotram:
Bhootha naatha sada nanda sarva bhootha dayaabara Raksha raksha maha baho, shastrey thubhyam namo namaha.

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Nov 18th (Saturday) - Sri Ayyapa Aka Dina Lakshaarchana

4:00 PM	Vocal by Smt. Janaki Jayaraman and Mrs. Asha Sundar; Mridangam by Mr. Jeyasingam; Violin by Mrs. Pavani Srikanth
5:30 PM	Sankalpam For Laksharachana. ($11.00 for Sankalpam)
6:00 PM	Eka Dina Laksharachana
7: 45 PM	Sri Ayyappa Sahasranama Stotra Archana. (Sugar Candy Archana - $11.00 for Archana)

Followed by Ayyappa Kavasam, Sabari Giri Ashtakam, Grand Padi Pooja, Namaskara Slokam, Deeparathanai, Harivarasanam.

All Ayyappa Swamies and Devotees please come and participate this Unique Community Event ( LAKSHARCHANA ) and get Sri. Ayyappa's Blessing.

( Sponsors with Donations of $ 51.00 and above will receive Sri Ayyappa Silver Coin)

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Nov 19th (Sunday) - Sri Ayyapa Ratha Utsavam; Sri Varahi Homam

9:00 AM	Nirmalya Darsana Pooja (Having first Dharisanam of Lord) There will be one Karpoora Arathi and Devotees Have to chant Namaskaara Slokam.
9:30 AM	Maha Abhishekam For Lord Ayyappa. Athazha Puja, Seeveli ( Procession ) with Thalapoli
11:00 AM	Ratha Utsavam of Lord Ayyapa All Ayyappa Swamies and Devotees please come and participate this Unique Community Event and get Sri. Ayyappa's Blessing. Followed by Ayyappa Kavasam, Sabari Giri Ashtakam, Grand Padi Pooja, Namaskara Slokam.
12:00 Noon	Maha Deeparathana
8:30 PM	Varahi Homam

Benefits of Vaarahi Pooja and Homa

Mother Vaarahi protects all devotees who turn to Her for Her grace and blessings. She is an extremely powerful Goddess and bestows the following on those who worship Her with sincerity and devotion.
 

Eliminates the evil eye (also known as Drushti in Tamil and Nazar in Hindi)
 

Wards off troubles from evil spirits
 

Wards off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at Her devotee
 

Protects the person from accidents
 

Makes the person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc.
 

She dispels fear and bestows courage and confidence
 

Bestows wealth and an exalted status in society
 

Supreme victory over enemies and all those who stand in the way of one's progress
 

Dispels disease and ill health
 

Grants happiness and prosperity

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Nov 23rd (Thursday) - Chaturthi; Sri Ganesha Abhishekam

7:00 PM

Sri Ganesha Abhishekam

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Nov 24th (Friday) - Ganapathi Homam

9:00 AM

Sri Ganapathi Homam

 

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Nov 26th (Sunday) - Sravanam (Thiruvonam); Maha Sudarshana Homam

9:30 AM

Sri Maha Sudarshana Homam

Sri Maha Sudarshana Homam:
This homam is performed for Sudharshana Chakram, the mighty weapon of Lord Vishnu. Hindu mythology is full of references regarding the relationship and synergy between the Chakram and Lord Vishnu. Infact Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu is believed to be the resident of the Chakram.

 

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