Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sukratheendra Sarovara
Just in front of the temple there was a lake, noticing that the lake was in a condition that it would break down, in 1949 it was turned to a well later as per Kalabhairava's orders the lake as built in the name of Sukratheendra sarovara and was inaugrated on 24-11-1966. During the construction it was noticed that there were some precious fossils which were there from 4 decades and some of the pooja articles were found there. Deepotsava is held near this lake and during Avabrathotsava(Holi) god is brought here and is given bath by the priests and even the priests take bath in this lake. There is a farm belonging to the temple which is watered by this lake water itself.
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Significance Of Carfestival
During th Mounting of Lord Shree Varadaraja in Gurpur, Shrimad madhavendra Theertha Swamiji had kept some good luck money as "PATTA KANIKA" assuming that in future there will be carfestival in the temple where the GOd will be Placed on the wooden chariot. So as per thier blessings the "Bramha Rathotsava" was celebrated with pomp and joy with the blessings of Shree Kashimutt samsthan. And to see such grace of God we pepole are meant to be the Lucky ones.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The significance of the festivals and functions held in the temple
Yugadhi :
On the "Shudha Padyami" of Chaithra month the New Year day of Hindus begin. According to "Puranas" this was the day when Lord Bramha, creator in entirety, created this "WORLD" and ordained planets, stars, seasons, months and "Samvatsaras" (years) to roll in equilibrium to take stock of TIME. Hence the Yugadi(Beginning of Millenium) . Just as life is a mixture of day and night it isalso a mixture of happiness and sadness. To represent this, on this day sweet(Jaggery) and bitter (Neem) are eaten and also distributed and all are advised to take up both temporary natured happiness and sadness in life alike with a stoic mind.
Shree Rama Navami :
On the ninth day of Chaithra, which is eighth day after Ugadi, is Shree Ramas birthday. Shree Ram who was moral incarnation of Mahavishnu .
Hanumanth Jayanthi :
On the full moon day of chaithra was born the "He man"of Ramayana, "Shree Mahabali Hanuman" as he was Rudravathari, the incarnation of Lord Rudra(Shiva) . It is large heartedness of Shree Hanuman that he always claims himself as humble servant of Lord Shree Ram and Mother Sitha. Hanuman is one amongst the Seven Chiranjeevis( of Eternal life) beleived to have been produced on Mother Earth.Narasimha Jayanthi:
The fourth and the greatest incarnation of Lord Vishnu amongst his ten prime avataras is Lord Narasimha who emerged out of a pillar as Man-Lion, i.e.,Lion's head on Man's trunk. He devoured Demon-Lord Hiranyakashyapu who was Master Prahalada's father. When Prahalada was in the womb of his mother, Queen Kayaadu, he had the fortune of listening to Devarishi Naradha regarding Lord Vishnu's compassion towards his devotees. Hence right from his birth Prahalada was dedicated to the name of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyapu who was an arch rival of Lord Vishnu and a symbol of torture to noble souls, could not bear with his son and started torturing young Prahalada in many ways after trying through his henchmen to advice Prahalada that Hiranyakashyapu himself was the prime god and Lord Vishnu stood null in front of Hiranyakashyapu. Young Prahalada denounced such thoughts and stuck to his wisdom that Lord Vishnu was "Purushothama", the supreme. One day, Hiranyakashyapu screamed at Prahalada and questioned him as to where his Lord Vishnu was present and whether he could save Prahalada from death at his own hands. To this, Prahalada replied that Lord Vishnu is omnipresent. Hiranyakashyapu pointed out at a pillar in his palace and asked Prahalada whether Vishnu was present in it. Prahalada's reply was affirmative. The Demon Lord using his Gadha(Mace) breake open the pillar and there emerged Lord Narasimha and slained the demon using his sharp paws on his lion and blessed Prahalad as his topmost devotee on earth.To remember the above incidence and to pay our obedience to Lord, Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated with pomp and pleasure.
Naga Panchami :-
Shravana Shudha Panchami is every year celebrated as Naga Panchami.. Our ancestors believed in living with nature and not against it like modern generation. They knew very well that in this cycle of lilfe every creature has its role to play and more important was their wisdom to see God in all creatures. Elephant trunked Lord Ganesha, Lord Hayagreeva with a Horse face , Lord Vahara with the face of a Boar, Lord Mathsya with the body of fish and Lord Kurma with that of a Turtle, Lord Narasimha with the head of Lion were classic examples. Similarly serpant Lord Anantha, of Rishi Kashyapa and Kadru (Who as Ordained by Lord Shiva became the coach of Lord Vishnu), Serpant Vasuki (younger brother of Anantha) was accepted by Lord Shiva as his ornament on his neck and , their other brother Thakshaka chose to be friend Devendra of heaven, highlights what a sacred place Nagas (serpants) possess.
Serpant represents Kundalini Shakthi, the latent energy in all human beings that can be awakened by Meditation and elevates human beings to seat of omni potency. [Incidentally the DNA (Deoxy Ribonucleic Acid) in body cells are found to be in serpentine form ]. This omni potency is omni, the endless Anantha (the Unending).
Rugupakarma :-
It is believed that sacred thread worn this day (The Full Moon day of Shravana month) brings good health. The consecrated Thread threefolds worn by Brahmacharis (Bachelors) and sixfold ones worn by married ( three fold on account of man and three fold belonging to his spouse) is ordained by Seriptures to followers of religious rituals. From the day of Upanayana (Inner eye opening day) a man has to wear the Sacred Thread with its three folds representing Bhakthi (Devotion), Jnana (Wisdom) and Karthavya (duty)
At Sunrise, Midday and Sunset, thrice a day Sandhyavandane (Salutation to Sun Lord) Chanting the Gayathri Manthra is to be offered holding the sacred thread. By this all Evil motives in his would dwindle and Light of Wisdom would dawn from Energy of Sun God. The Gayathri Manthra is translated means that the Lord in his form as Sun God Energy trigger wisdom in us.
The threads that yield cloth to cover our shame is sacred to us and on this day of Rigupakarma we offer our Gratitude to it by consecrating it at the feet of Lord through Mantras (hymns) and wear the same on us.
Gowri Trateeya - Ganesha Chathurthi :-
Goddess Gowri is the very incarnation of Aadhi Shakthi Mahamaya. She is the untransfixed matrix of this universe, the Prime ordeal " Prakrithi " the Shakthi of Lord Shiva without her Lord Shiva is merely a handicap. She is "Yoganidra" of Shree Harivishnu and is potential enough to even take ShreeHarivishnu to mystic sleep "Yoganidra". She is the most auspicious Goddess and hence called Mangala-Gowri who blesses her ladies devout to her with Maangalya (Mangala Suthra that is worn by all ladies on the day they are wedded and as long as their husband lives). It is believed that on Gowri Trateeya when she is called by "Suhaagan" women along with her Lord(Shiva), she comes home like any married girl coming to her parents house. The next day Lord Ganesha, her son comes as if to take his parents back to their abode (Kailasa). Goddess Gowri is the proud Mother of Lord Ganesha at whose might and wisdom the "Threemurthis", Lord Brahma (the creator), Lord Vishnu (the sustainer) and Lord Shiva (the finisher) remain astounded. He is the very incarnation of Pranava manthra the syllabel "OM", hence the most auspicious Lord. It is quite natural that being the Son of the Most auspicious Goddess, he is a part and parcel of her. The mother and son stand for the greatest Bonding on earth between any mother and her offspring.
Lord Shiva blessed Lord Ganesha with "First Worship" and for all Hindus in any auspicious function Lord Ganesha is first prayed as he is the one who destroys all calamities (Vighnas) and evils. Lord Ganesha is a "Shakthi Devatha" and when called with devout mind gets down to the devotee without delay. Let us pray that Lord Ganesha bestow his Blessings on us.
Anantha Chathurdashi (nopi):-
"Anantha" in other words is endless, the eternal. Hence this festival is the King amongst the "Vrathas" or the austerities observed by the Vedics stretching on the Lord Anantha (the eternal serpent Vasuki) with Lord Brahma seated on the Lotus Flower emerging out of Vishnus naval and Goddess Lakshmi serving at his feet is the actual deity to whom Pooja is performed on this sacred day to pay respects to th Eternal Life which is represented as a part and parcel of this Lord (as Lord Vishnu is the one who Lives in us when our body is alive and his spark of this keeps this body going). It is said one has to eat the offerings (Naivedya) of this Vratha even if he has to beg for it. Let Lord Anantha bless us with long life full of health and cheers.
Navarathri Uthsavam :-
These ten days are most charming days of year for any Hindu. It is very characteristic of Hindus to worship the God as Mother during these ten days. Since there cannot be anybody more dearer than ones mother, this festival is also the most dearest to all Hindus. Goddess Durga (Who slained the barberous Demon Durgama and hence won the celebrated name Goddess Durga) is worshipped as Goddess Aadhishakthi (Lord Shivas spouse Gowri ), Goddess Mahalakshmi (Lord Vishnus spouse Lakshmi) and Goddess Saraswathi (Lord Brahmas spouse Sharada). Vedas are the most important ones to be worshipped at their Mother Saraswathi's Lotus feet. Goddess Durga in the form of mother Saraswathi had slained maximum number of Demons during the first nine days and the tenth day was celebrated by all Gods and selestials as her victory day "VIJAYA DASHAMI" . Goddess Saraswathi was in various forms during battle with Demons on nine days. She had multiplied herself as Goddess Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maha Gowri, Kaala Raathri, Siddhi Daathri, Skanda Maatha, Shaila Puthri, Chandraghanta, Kooshmandini, Brahmachaarini, Kaathyayini, Aindri, Narasimhi, Vaarahi and any other forms to devour the demons.
Lalitha Panchami, Durgashtami,Sharada Pooja, Maha Navami Vidya Dashami are the most important days of this festival which Coincides with the reaping period when the entire landscape is lush green at receding monsoons. Goddess stands as the symbol of vindication of the good over the evil, the auspicious over the inauspicious and the Sathva over Asuri nature.
Karthika Month Baleendra/Dhanya Lakshmi Pooja/Utthana Dwaadashi /Tulasi Pooja :-
Baleendra Pooja is the day when one of the "Eternal Living being"(out of Seven Eternal Living Beings believed to be blessed with Eteternal Life) Demon Emperor Baleendra was pushed down to Netherworld (Paatala) by Lord Vishnus incarnation, Vamana. On this day Veeravittala, the oiginal Deity of Veera Venkatesha Temple is brought to seat at the Flog post (Dhwaja Sthambha) of the Temple and annual Credit/Debits of his treasury are apprised to him. His spouse as DhanyaLakshmi(Goddess of Grains) is worshipped on this day, the First Day of Kaarthika Month.
The tenth day of Paschima Jaagara which starts exactly a month ago on the 10th day of Aashwija Month(Vijaya Dashami).. On the Eleventh day Kaarthika Ekaadashi, it is believed that Gates of Vaikunta the Abode of Lord Hari Vishnu opens for all Gods and Goddess to visit the God Head and his Ardhangini(better half) Mother Lakshmi. In the temple overnight Bhajans and Pooja are conducted to reach our prayers in his Praise to him who has opened his doors so as to crave his Blessings.
On the twelfth day of this month, Lord Vishnu on hearing our Prayers gets up and due to his "WEAKNESS" towards his Devotees comes running to them at the Vrindavanam(Tulasi, the most sacred plant).Hence blessed Mother Tulasi is worshipped along with "Her Govinda" on this day. This day marks the end of Lords "Confinement" to his Sanctum(due to monsoon season) and His Digvijayam starts from this day. On the fifteenth day of this month Veera Venkateshwara accompanied by his Devout Wives Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi travels to woods for picnic. He enjoys the Serenity of woods, bathing in Pushkaranis(pools) and gets seated in Charriots decorated all over using natural fruits and vegetables of all kinds that grow abundently in the monsoon. In otherwords tha Lord is visiting Prakrathi, his Sister Paarvathi along with his family on a Picninc cum family tour. And this day is celebrated as the "VANABHOJANA" in the temple.
MUKKOTI DWADASHI(during the marghasheera month):-
The winter is auspicious as it bears "Shasti", the sixth day celebrated to please Lord Shanmukha(The six faced God) the celebrated Son of Lord Shiva who is also the Commander-in-chief of the Devas(Gods). On this day Lord Venkateshwara rides on his small charriot in Car-street along with his Divine "Partners", Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi.
The twelfth day , the Mukkoti Dwaadashi is the day when all the Thirty three Crore Devas(Gods) come to Pandarapura to bath in river Bheema and pay obeisance to the most compassionate(Soft Hearted) incarnation of Lord Hari Vishnu, Lord Vithobha, who is waiting for embracing his devotees. He is the only accessible Lord whom anyone is allowed o Physically touch(him).
On the "Shudha Padyami" of Chaithra month the New Year day of Hindus begin. According to "Puranas" this was the day when Lord Bramha, creator in entirety, created this "WORLD" and ordained planets, stars, seasons, months and "Samvatsaras" (years) to roll in equilibrium to take stock of TIME. Hence the Yugadi(Beginning of Millenium) . Just as life is a mixture of day and night it isalso a mixture of happiness and sadness. To represent this, on this day sweet(Jaggery) and bitter (Neem) are eaten and also distributed and all are advised to take up both temporary natured happiness and sadness in life alike with a stoic mind.
Shree Rama Navami :
On the ninth day of Chaithra, which is eighth day after Ugadi, is Shree Ramas birthday. Shree Ram who was moral incarnation of Mahavishnu .
Hanumanth Jayanthi :
On the full moon day of chaithra was born the "He man"of Ramayana, "Shree Mahabali Hanuman" as he was Rudravathari, the incarnation of Lord Rudra(Shiva) . It is large heartedness of Shree Hanuman that he always claims himself as humble servant of Lord Shree Ram and Mother Sitha. Hanuman is one amongst the Seven Chiranjeevis( of Eternal life) beleived to have been produced on Mother Earth.Narasimha Jayanthi:
The fourth and the greatest incarnation of Lord Vishnu amongst his ten prime avataras is Lord Narasimha who emerged out of a pillar as Man-Lion, i.e.,Lion's head on Man's trunk. He devoured Demon-Lord Hiranyakashyapu who was Master Prahalada's father. When Prahalada was in the womb of his mother, Queen Kayaadu, he had the fortune of listening to Devarishi Naradha regarding Lord Vishnu's compassion towards his devotees. Hence right from his birth Prahalada was dedicated to the name of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyapu who was an arch rival of Lord Vishnu and a symbol of torture to noble souls, could not bear with his son and started torturing young Prahalada in many ways after trying through his henchmen to advice Prahalada that Hiranyakashyapu himself was the prime god and Lord Vishnu stood null in front of Hiranyakashyapu. Young Prahalada denounced such thoughts and stuck to his wisdom that Lord Vishnu was "Purushothama", the supreme. One day, Hiranyakashyapu screamed at Prahalada and questioned him as to where his Lord Vishnu was present and whether he could save Prahalada from death at his own hands. To this, Prahalada replied that Lord Vishnu is omnipresent. Hiranyakashyapu pointed out at a pillar in his palace and asked Prahalada whether Vishnu was present in it. Prahalada's reply was affirmative. The Demon Lord using his Gadha(Mace) breake open the pillar and there emerged Lord Narasimha and slained the demon using his sharp paws on his lion and blessed Prahalad as his topmost devotee on earth.To remember the above incidence and to pay our obedience to Lord, Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated with pomp and pleasure.
Naga Panchami :-
Shravana Shudha Panchami is every year celebrated as Naga Panchami.. Our ancestors believed in living with nature and not against it like modern generation. They knew very well that in this cycle of lilfe every creature has its role to play and more important was their wisdom to see God in all creatures. Elephant trunked Lord Ganesha, Lord Hayagreeva with a Horse face , Lord Vahara with the face of a Boar, Lord Mathsya with the body of fish and Lord Kurma with that of a Turtle, Lord Narasimha with the head of Lion were classic examples. Similarly serpant Lord Anantha, of Rishi Kashyapa and Kadru (Who as Ordained by Lord Shiva became the coach of Lord Vishnu), Serpant Vasuki (younger brother of Anantha) was accepted by Lord Shiva as his ornament on his neck and , their other brother Thakshaka chose to be friend Devendra of heaven, highlights what a sacred place Nagas (serpants) possess.
Serpant represents Kundalini Shakthi, the latent energy in all human beings that can be awakened by Meditation and elevates human beings to seat of omni potency. [Incidentally the DNA (Deoxy Ribonucleic Acid) in body cells are found to be in serpentine form ]. This omni potency is omni, the endless Anantha (the Unending).
Rugupakarma :-
It is believed that sacred thread worn this day (The Full Moon day of Shravana month) brings good health. The consecrated Thread threefolds worn by Brahmacharis (Bachelors) and sixfold ones worn by married ( three fold on account of man and three fold belonging to his spouse) is ordained by Seriptures to followers of religious rituals. From the day of Upanayana (Inner eye opening day) a man has to wear the Sacred Thread with its three folds representing Bhakthi (Devotion), Jnana (Wisdom) and Karthavya (duty)
At Sunrise, Midday and Sunset, thrice a day Sandhyavandane (Salutation to Sun Lord) Chanting the Gayathri Manthra is to be offered holding the sacred thread. By this all Evil motives in his would dwindle and Light of Wisdom would dawn from Energy of Sun God. The Gayathri Manthra is translated means that the Lord in his form as Sun God Energy trigger wisdom in us.
The threads that yield cloth to cover our shame is sacred to us and on this day of Rigupakarma we offer our Gratitude to it by consecrating it at the feet of Lord through Mantras (hymns) and wear the same on us.
Gowri Trateeya - Ganesha Chathurthi :-
Goddess Gowri is the very incarnation of Aadhi Shakthi Mahamaya. She is the untransfixed matrix of this universe, the Prime ordeal " Prakrithi " the Shakthi of Lord Shiva without her Lord Shiva is merely a handicap. She is "Yoganidra" of Shree Harivishnu and is potential enough to even take ShreeHarivishnu to mystic sleep "Yoganidra". She is the most auspicious Goddess and hence called Mangala-Gowri who blesses her ladies devout to her with Maangalya (Mangala Suthra that is worn by all ladies on the day they are wedded and as long as their husband lives). It is believed that on Gowri Trateeya when she is called by "Suhaagan" women along with her Lord(Shiva), she comes home like any married girl coming to her parents house. The next day Lord Ganesha, her son comes as if to take his parents back to their abode (Kailasa). Goddess Gowri is the proud Mother of Lord Ganesha at whose might and wisdom the "Threemurthis", Lord Brahma (the creator), Lord Vishnu (the sustainer) and Lord Shiva (the finisher) remain astounded. He is the very incarnation of Pranava manthra the syllabel "OM", hence the most auspicious Lord. It is quite natural that being the Son of the Most auspicious Goddess, he is a part and parcel of her. The mother and son stand for the greatest Bonding on earth between any mother and her offspring.
Lord Shiva blessed Lord Ganesha with "First Worship" and for all Hindus in any auspicious function Lord Ganesha is first prayed as he is the one who destroys all calamities (Vighnas) and evils. Lord Ganesha is a "Shakthi Devatha" and when called with devout mind gets down to the devotee without delay. Let us pray that Lord Ganesha bestow his Blessings on us.
Anantha Chathurdashi (nopi):-
"Anantha" in other words is endless, the eternal. Hence this festival is the King amongst the "Vrathas" or the austerities observed by the Vedics stretching on the Lord Anantha (the eternal serpent Vasuki) with Lord Brahma seated on the Lotus Flower emerging out of Vishnus naval and Goddess Lakshmi serving at his feet is the actual deity to whom Pooja is performed on this sacred day to pay respects to th Eternal Life which is represented as a part and parcel of this Lord (as Lord Vishnu is the one who Lives in us when our body is alive and his spark of this keeps this body going). It is said one has to eat the offerings (Naivedya) of this Vratha even if he has to beg for it. Let Lord Anantha bless us with long life full of health and cheers.
Navarathri Uthsavam :-
These ten days are most charming days of year for any Hindu. It is very characteristic of Hindus to worship the God as Mother during these ten days. Since there cannot be anybody more dearer than ones mother, this festival is also the most dearest to all Hindus. Goddess Durga (Who slained the barberous Demon Durgama and hence won the celebrated name Goddess Durga) is worshipped as Goddess Aadhishakthi (Lord Shivas spouse Gowri ), Goddess Mahalakshmi (Lord Vishnus spouse Lakshmi) and Goddess Saraswathi (Lord Brahmas spouse Sharada). Vedas are the most important ones to be worshipped at their Mother Saraswathi's Lotus feet. Goddess Durga in the form of mother Saraswathi had slained maximum number of Demons during the first nine days and the tenth day was celebrated by all Gods and selestials as her victory day "VIJAYA DASHAMI" . Goddess Saraswathi was in various forms during battle with Demons on nine days. She had multiplied herself as Goddess Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maha Gowri, Kaala Raathri, Siddhi Daathri, Skanda Maatha, Shaila Puthri, Chandraghanta, Kooshmandini, Brahmachaarini, Kaathyayini, Aindri, Narasimhi, Vaarahi and any other forms to devour the demons.
Lalitha Panchami, Durgashtami,Sharada Pooja, Maha Navami Vidya Dashami are the most important days of this festival which Coincides with the reaping period when the entire landscape is lush green at receding monsoons. Goddess stands as the symbol of vindication of the good over the evil, the auspicious over the inauspicious and the Sathva over Asuri nature.
Karthika Month Baleendra/Dhanya Lakshmi Pooja/Utthana Dwaadashi /Tulasi Pooja :-
Baleendra Pooja is the day when one of the "Eternal Living being"(out of Seven Eternal Living Beings believed to be blessed with Eteternal Life) Demon Emperor Baleendra was pushed down to Netherworld (Paatala) by Lord Vishnus incarnation, Vamana. On this day Veeravittala, the oiginal Deity of Veera Venkatesha Temple is brought to seat at the Flog post (Dhwaja Sthambha) of the Temple and annual Credit/Debits of his treasury are apprised to him. His spouse as DhanyaLakshmi(Goddess of Grains) is worshipped on this day, the First Day of Kaarthika Month.
The tenth day of Paschima Jaagara which starts exactly a month ago on the 10th day of Aashwija Month(Vijaya Dashami).. On the Eleventh day Kaarthika Ekaadashi, it is believed that Gates of Vaikunta the Abode of Lord Hari Vishnu opens for all Gods and Goddess to visit the God Head and his Ardhangini(better half) Mother Lakshmi. In the temple overnight Bhajans and Pooja are conducted to reach our prayers in his Praise to him who has opened his doors so as to crave his Blessings.
On the twelfth day of this month, Lord Vishnu on hearing our Prayers gets up and due to his "WEAKNESS" towards his Devotees comes running to them at the Vrindavanam(Tulasi, the most sacred plant).Hence blessed Mother Tulasi is worshipped along with "Her Govinda" on this day. This day marks the end of Lords "Confinement" to his Sanctum(due to monsoon season) and His Digvijayam starts from this day. On the fifteenth day of this month Veera Venkateshwara accompanied by his Devout Wives Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi travels to woods for picnic. He enjoys the Serenity of woods, bathing in Pushkaranis(pools) and gets seated in Charriots decorated all over using natural fruits and vegetables of all kinds that grow abundently in the monsoon. In otherwords tha Lord is visiting Prakrathi, his Sister Paarvathi along with his family on a Picninc cum family tour. And this day is celebrated as the "VANABHOJANA" in the temple.
MUKKOTI DWADASHI(during the marghasheera month):-
The winter is auspicious as it bears "Shasti", the sixth day celebrated to please Lord Shanmukha(The six faced God) the celebrated Son of Lord Shiva who is also the Commander-in-chief of the Devas(Gods). On this day Lord Venkateshwara rides on his small charriot in Car-street along with his Divine "Partners", Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi.
The twelfth day , the Mukkoti Dwaadashi is the day when all the Thirty three Crore Devas(Gods) come to Pandarapura to bath in river Bheema and pay obeisance to the most compassionate(Soft Hearted) incarnation of Lord Hari Vishnu, Lord Vithobha, who is waiting for embracing his devotees. He is the only accessible Lord whom anyone is allowed o Physically touch(him).
About the Gods in the temple
The "God Shree 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Function and Festival held in Gurpur Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana temple
Yearly functions to be held in the temple
Shree Rama navami
Panchama Mukkoti utsava
Shree Hanumantha Jayanthi
Shree Devara Swarna Kavacha Pratishta Vardanthi( the function held for the mounting of the lord’s diety on that day)
Shree Narasimha Jayanthi
Shree Veera Venkatesh Prathishta Vardanthi (mounting of this lord was done on this day)
Shree Devara Chaturmasa Vrithanushtana (this is the day from which god is not taken outside the temple for any functions. For 4 months.)
Shree Sukratheendra Theertha Shree Punya Thithi (the day where swamiji rested in peace)
Shravana Masa Starts
Shree Nagara Panchami
Shree Madhavendrs THeertha shree punya thiti
Rugupakarma
Pavithraropana Vratha
Varamahalaxmi Vratha
Shree Krishna janmashtami
Shree Ganesha Chathurthi
Shree Anantha Chaturdashi (nopi)
Mahalaya Amavasye
Navarathri Starts
Mahanavami
Shree Chandika Havana
Karthika Masa Bhajaa Mangal i.e end
Uthana Dwadashi
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Vana Bholjana( Karthik Punnav)
Shashti Mahotsava
Geethajayanthi Ahorathri (day and night) bhajane
Prathama Mukkoti Utsava
Ahorathri bhajane
Dwitheeya(2nd) Mukkoti Utsava
Shree devara punara Prathishta Vardanthi (re-mounting of lord)
Ratha sapthami (Car festival)
Thritheeya(3rd) Mukkoti Utsava
Sahasra Kumbhabhiseka panchama Vardhanthi
Chathurtha(4th) Mukkoti Utsava
Shree Rama navami
Panchama Mukkoti utsava
Shree Hanumantha Jayanthi
Shree Devara Swarna Kavacha Pratishta Vardanthi( the function held for the mounting of the lord’s diety on that day)
Shree Narasimha Jayanthi
Shree Veera Venkatesh Prathishta Vardanthi (mounting of this lord was done on this day)
Shree Devara Chaturmasa Vrithanushtana (this is the day from which god is not taken outside the temple for any functions. For 4 months.)
Shree Sukratheendra Theertha Shree Punya Thithi (the day where swamiji rested in peace)
Shravana Masa Starts
Shree Nagara Panchami
Shree Madhavendrs THeertha shree punya thiti
Rugupakarma
Pavithraropana Vratha
Varamahalaxmi Vratha
Shree Krishna janmashtami
Shree Ganesha Chathurthi
Shree Anantha Chaturdashi (nopi)
Mahalaya Amavasye
Navarathri Starts
Mahanavami
Shree Chandika Havana
Karthika Masa Bhajaa Mangal i.e end
Uthana Dwadashi
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Vana Bholjana( Karthik Punnav)
Shashti Mahotsava
Geethajayanthi Ahorathri (day and night) bhajane
Prathama Mukkoti Utsava
Ahorathri bhajane
Dwitheeya(2nd) Mukkoti Utsava
Shree devara punara Prathishta Vardanthi (re-mounting of lord)
Ratha sapthami (Car festival)
Thritheeya(3rd) Mukkoti Utsava
Sahasra Kumbhabhiseka panchama Vardhanthi
Chathurtha(4th) Mukkoti Utsava
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The kuladevathas located in kanataka and few were shifted
Shri Kundodari Mahamaya Chamundeshwari (Shedgeri, Ankola, Karnataka)
Shri Aryadurga (Ankola, Karnataka)
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya also known as Nagoa Mahamaya (Ankola, Karnataka)
Shri Ganapati Mahamaya (Shirali, Karnataka)
Shri Katyayni Bhaneshwar (Aversa, Karnataka)
Shri Ganapati Ravalnath Mahamaya (Asnoti, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Renjal, Karnataka)
Shifted temples of Kuldevta (TUTELARY DEITIES) during the Portuguese rule
Shri Ramnath Shanteri Kamakshi (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Kaveri Kamakshi Rayeshwar (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Shri Lakshmi Narsimha (Moolki, Karnataka)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath (Kagal, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Moodabidri, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Renjal, Karnataka)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath (Hireguthi, Karnataka)
Shri Aryadurga (Ankola, Karnataka)
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya also known as Nagoa Mahamaya (Ankola, Karnataka)
Shri Ganapati Mahamaya (Shirali, Karnataka)
Shri Katyayni Bhaneshwar (Aversa, Karnataka)
Shri Ganapati Ravalnath Mahamaya (Asnoti, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Renjal, Karnataka)
Shifted temples of Kuldevta (TUTELARY DEITIES) during the Portuguese rule
Shri Ramnath Shanteri Kamakshi (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Kaveri Kamakshi Rayeshwar (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Kumta, Karnataka)
Shri Shri Lakshmi Narsimha (Moolki, Karnataka)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath (Kagal, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Moodabidri, Karnataka)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Renjal, Karnataka)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath (Hireguthi, Karnataka)
The kuladevathas located in Goa
Kuldevtas located in Goa
Shri Mangesh Maharudra (Mangeshim/Priyol, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Shantadurga (Kavalem, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Navadurga (Madkai, Goa)
Shri Mahalakshmi (Bandiwadem/Bandora, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Nagesh Maharudra (Nageshim, Bandiwadem/Bandora, Ponda Goa)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Mardhol, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Ganapati Khandola (Khandola, Goa)
Shri Kaveri Kamakshi Rayeshwar (Shiroda, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Ramnath Shanteri Kamakshi (Ramnathim, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Shantadurga Ravalnath (Mulgaon, Goa)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath Bhumikadeo (Marcela, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Lakshmi Narsimha (Veilinga, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Damodar (Zambavalim, Goa)
Shri Shankleswari Shantadurga (Gotna, Veiling, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Sharvani Devi Vetaleshwar Maharudra (Advalapal, Goa)
Shri Vijayadurga (Kerim, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Saptakoteshwar (Narve, Goa)
Shri Ravalnath Mahalakshmi (Mulgao, Goa)
Shri Laxminarayan (Khola, Canacona)
Shri Navadurga (Kundaim, Goa)
Shri Navadurga ( Poinguineim, Goa)
Shri Navadurga (Bori, Goa)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Mandrem, Goa)
Shri Ravalnath Mahalaxmi Panchayatan,Mulgaon,Goa.
Shri Chanmundeswari Mahamaya Kudturikaria Samsthan Avadem (Quepem) ,Goa
Shri Mangesh Maharudra (Mangeshim/Priyol, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Shantadurga (Kavalem, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Navadurga (Madkai, Goa)
Shri Mahalakshmi (Bandiwadem/Bandora, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Nagesh Maharudra (Nageshim, Bandiwadem/Bandora, Ponda Goa)
Shri Mahalsa Narayani (Mardhol, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Ganapati Khandola (Khandola, Goa)
Shri Kaveri Kamakshi Rayeshwar (Shiroda, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Ramnath Shanteri Kamakshi (Ramnathim, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Shantadurga Ravalnath (Mulgaon, Goa)
Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath Bhumikadeo (Marcela, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Lakshmi Narsimha (Veilinga, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Damodar (Zambavalim, Goa)
Shri Shankleswari Shantadurga (Gotna, Veiling, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Sharvani Devi Vetaleshwar Maharudra (Advalapal, Goa)
Shri Vijayadurga (Kerim, Ponda, Goa)
Shri Saptakoteshwar (Narve, Goa)
Shri Ravalnath Mahalakshmi (Mulgao, Goa)
Shri Laxminarayan (Khola, Canacona)
Shri Navadurga (Kundaim, Goa)
Shri Navadurga ( Poinguineim, Goa)
Shri Navadurga (Bori, Goa)
Shri Mahalaxmi (Mandrem, Goa)
Shri Ravalnath Mahalaxmi Panchayatan,Mulgaon,Goa.
Shri Chanmundeswari Mahamaya Kudturikaria Samsthan Avadem (Quepem) ,Goa
The GSB MUTTS
Sri Goudapadacharya Kavale Mutt (Kavlem, Goa)
Sri Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt (Partagali, Poinginim (Canacona Taluka, Goa); Gokarn, in Karnataka)
Sri Kashi Mutt(Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh)
Sri Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt (Partagali, Poinginim (Canacona Taluka, Goa); Gokarn, in Karnataka)
Sri Kashi Mutt(Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh)
GSB SURNAMES
Acharya
Aras
Barde
Bawkar
Bale/Baliga
Bhadri
Bhagat
Bhandarkar
Bhandare
Bhandary
Bhaktha
Bhat
Baadkar
Bhende
Bhobe
Bhujle
Borkar
Chitnis
Deshpande
Desai
Dhume
Diwadkar
Dubhashi
Gaitonde
Gogwekar(Rajadhyaksha Kulkarni)
Gavaskar(Kamat Gavaskar)
Gothoskar
Gole/Goli/Goli-Shanbhag
Hegde
Joshi
Kamat(h)
Kaamat
Kothari
Kotnis
Kudva
Kulkarni
Kini
Mantri
Mayenkar/Mayekar
Mhalsekar
Mallya/Mahale
Nayak
Padgaonkar
Padiyar
Padukone
Pai
Pai Angle
Pandit
Patkar
Pinge
Pikle
Prabhu
Prabhudesai
Phadnis
Phene
Puranik
Rajadhyaksha
Rege
Sonde
Sabnis
Sadekar
Sakhardande
Sambari
Samant
Sanzgiri
Saraf*
Sardesai
Satoskar
Sawardekar
Shanbhag/Shenoy
Senai
Shenai
Shenai-Khatkhate
Shenvi
Shetye
Shinkar
Shirodkar
Shirvaikar
Sinari
Sukhtankar
Surlikar
Tadkodkar
Telang/Patil
Tendulkar
Tilve
Thaly
Torsekar
Usgaonkar/Usgaokar
Vadhyar
Varde-Borcar
Velangi
Vengsarkar
Wagh
Wagle
Walawalkar
Warty*
Welling
Zantye
The Origin of Gauda Saraswat Brahmins
The Gauda Saraswat Brahmins (GSB) belong to the Aryan stock that occupied the banks of the now extinct river Saraswati. As they lived to the north of the Vindhyas mountain range, they were distinguished by the name "Gauda", meaning those belonging to the Aryavarta, distinguished from Dakshinapatha. Legend has it that from there they migrated to Trihotrapura, (in Bihar) and hence were brought by Lord Parasurama to Gomantak (presently known as Goa) for the performance of certain sacrifices. Because they settled in the Sixty Six Villages, they were referred to as ‘Sasashtikars’. Though they were Brahmins, their main vocation was trade. Their medium of communication was Konkani, a dialect originating from Sanskrit.
To preserve their religious observances, the Gauda Saraswat Brahmins built temples each for a group of ten families known as Dhaijan. The dieties each group worshipped for generations were called Kuladevata or the family dieties. The temples gradually became centres of socio religious activities of the community and the term Dhaijan was replaced by Mahajan meaning a larger group of people. This term Mahajan is still used to refer to the community members. During 1510 AD, Goa was invaded and captured by the Portuguese. Christianity was made the State Religion. In order to protect themselves from conversion to Christianity, a large section of the pious Gauda Saraswat Brahmins, fled Goa towards south, carrying with them the idols of their Kuladevatas and what ever wealth they could carry along and made settlements all along the west coast. Some families settled in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Indore, Gwalior, Baroda, Mumbai etc.A group of 60 families under the leadership of Sri Keshava Kini and another group of 300 families under the leadership of Sri Anantha Shenoy reached Cochin travelling on country boats all the way from Goa. They were given refuge by the then Raja of Cochin, and were allowed to settle as a community with well-defined boundaries. As they hailed from Konkan, they were also called Konkanis. During one of his tours Swami Vijayendra Tirtha belonging to the Kumbhakonam Mutt happened to visit Cochin GSB community and performed Chaturmasa Vrita. The community members under the leadership of Sri Mala Pai happened to see an idol of Lord Venkateshwara with the Swamiji and on their request the idol was handed over to the community members by the Swamiji. A temple was built and the idol was consecrated in the year 1599 at Cochin.
To preserve their religious observances, the Gauda Saraswat Brahmins built temples each for a group of ten families known as Dhaijan. The dieties each group worshipped for generations were called Kuladevata or the family dieties. The temples gradually became centres of socio religious activities of the community and the term Dhaijan was replaced by Mahajan meaning a larger group of people. This term Mahajan is still used to refer to the community members. During 1510 AD, Goa was invaded and captured by the Portuguese. Christianity was made the State Religion. In order to protect themselves from conversion to Christianity, a large section of the pious Gauda Saraswat Brahmins, fled Goa towards south, carrying with them the idols of their Kuladevatas and what ever wealth they could carry along and made settlements all along the west coast. Some families settled in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Indore, Gwalior, Baroda, Mumbai etc.A group of 60 families under the leadership of Sri Keshava Kini and another group of 300 families under the leadership of Sri Anantha Shenoy reached Cochin travelling on country boats all the way from Goa. They were given refuge by the then Raja of Cochin, and were allowed to settle as a community with well-defined boundaries. As they hailed from Konkan, they were also called Konkanis. During one of his tours Swami Vijayendra Tirtha belonging to the Kumbhakonam Mutt happened to visit Cochin GSB community and performed Chaturmasa Vrita. The community members under the leadership of Sri Mala Pai happened to see an idol of Lord Venkateshwara with the Swamiji and on their request the idol was handed over to the community members by the Swamiji. A temple was built and the idol was consecrated in the year 1599 at Cochin.
Gems of Wisdom from H.H.Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji
Let noble thoughts come to us from every side……….
Gems of Wisdom from H.H.Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji
The community should consider that it had undergone degradations, if even one of its members degenerates. That unfortunate member should be made to believe that the entire community is behind him and would be looking after his interests and should not allow him to undergo degeneration. It is the responsibility of the community to see that each member has the utmost faith in it. This was our ancestors’ concept –an ideal community.
Let us turn our attention to the modern world. A glance at the conveniences one that most of the house holders, men and women, father and son, teacher and student do not follow their respective Dharma. For example, according to the teacher’s Dharma, he should make it a point to see that his students strive for their uplift thereby becoming good citizens. The students on their part should consider the teacher as the one who guides them in leading a good life. But what do the students think? Most of them think that their teacher is making a living out of fees they pay to the educational institution. Some teachers also consider their profession as means of living. How then, can br strict with them? Without being strict how can he mould their character?
The purpose of education is to acquire knowledge which will help to realize God. It should also impart to us humanity and self control so essential for spiritual progress. If children are trained to maintain high ethical standards, many of our worries will cease to exist.
Falling to the feet of father and asking for his blessings is the Dharma of a son. The act of bowing down to the father’s feet does not raise the father’s stature. When son bows its expecting his fathr’s blessings and father blesses his son heartily and such a blsssing will always bear the fruit without fail. It should be understood that when one greets another, he is not greeting one man’s body, but greeting God residing in him.
God is the almighty he gives us equanimity and bliss and we should consider ourselves as the most fortunate people.
Gems of Wisdom from H.H.Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji
The community should consider that it had undergone degradations, if even one of its members degenerates. That unfortunate member should be made to believe that the entire community is behind him and would be looking after his interests and should not allow him to undergo degeneration. It is the responsibility of the community to see that each member has the utmost faith in it. This was our ancestors’ concept –an ideal community.
Let us turn our attention to the modern world. A glance at the conveniences one that most of the house holders, men and women, father and son, teacher and student do not follow their respective Dharma. For example, according to the teacher’s Dharma, he should make it a point to see that his students strive for their uplift thereby becoming good citizens. The students on their part should consider the teacher as the one who guides them in leading a good life. But what do the students think? Most of them think that their teacher is making a living out of fees they pay to the educational institution. Some teachers also consider their profession as means of living. How then, can br strict with them? Without being strict how can he mould their character?
The purpose of education is to acquire knowledge which will help to realize God. It should also impart to us humanity and self control so essential for spiritual progress. If children are trained to maintain high ethical standards, many of our worries will cease to exist.
Falling to the feet of father and asking for his blessings is the Dharma of a son. The act of bowing down to the father’s feet does not raise the father’s stature. When son bows its expecting his fathr’s blessings and father blesses his son heartily and such a blsssing will always bear the fruit without fail. It should be understood that when one greets another, he is not greeting one man’s body, but greeting God residing in him.
God is the almighty he gives us equanimity and bliss and we should consider ourselves as the most fortunate people.
Shrimad Madhavendra Thirtha Swamiji
There are but a few stars, in the spiritual firmament of Bharata Varsha of holy men who entered Samadhi while alive(Jeevantha Samadhi)- like jnaneshwar at Alandi or Raghavendra Swamiji of Mantralaya. Shrimad Madhavendra Thirtha Swamiji of Shree Kashimath attained such a Samadhi at Walkeshwar(Mumbai). The devotees believe that such Saints still "live" in the samadhi and they grace their devotees on earth by their divine presence, granting the wishes of those who take refuge in them.
Swamiji, the seventh precpector in the potential lineage of the Kashimath, having headquaters in Varanasi, was the shishya of Shrimadh Devendra Thirtha Swamijiof the Kashimath. Both the swamiji of the math had travelled widely and in 1719A.D they had performed the renovation consecration(Jeernodhara Pratishta) of Tirumala Devaswom at Cochin.
After their Guru’Mahasamadhi and after the holy mortal remains were lead to rest in Shri Kashimath premises of Bantwal(South Kanara), Shrimad Madhavendra thirtha Swamiji became the pontiff. The pratishtapana of Lord Shree Varadaraja, the presiding deity of Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple,Gurpur was performed by them in 1742A.D. Apart from this sacred event, the Swamiji was responsible for the building a Math at Walkeshwar,Mumbai, more than 200 years agao.
The Swamiji initiated a Vatu(boy) into sanyasa(saint) and named him Jnyanendra Thirtha, who unfortunately attained Samadhi(death, but this word is not used for saints in our religion) I Nasik while Shrimad madhavendra Thirtha Swamiji was still alive. Subsequently they had to take another boy as a sanyasa and named him Yadavendra thirtha(3rd)
As mentioned earlier, the Swamiji attained jeevantha Samadhi i.e Samadhi while alive in 1775A.D( according to Hindu calendar its shalivahana shaka 1967 during the month of Shravan Shudh Panchami of manmath samvatsar). Shri Yadavendra Thirtha(3rd) succeeded their Guru and became the head of the Math.
Presently we enter 234th year following th Samadhi of Shrimadh Madhavendra Thirtha swamiji in Vrindavan at Walkeshwar,Mumbai.
Swamiji, the seventh precpector in the potential lineage of the Kashimath, having headquaters in Varanasi, was the shishya of Shrimadh Devendra Thirtha Swamijiof the Kashimath. Both the swamiji of the math had travelled widely and in 1719A.D they had performed the renovation consecration(Jeernodhara Pratishta) of Tirumala Devaswom at Cochin.
After their Guru’Mahasamadhi and after the holy mortal remains were lead to rest in Shri Kashimath premises of Bantwal(South Kanara), Shrimad Madhavendra thirtha Swamiji became the pontiff. The pratishtapana of Lord Shree Varadaraja, the presiding deity of Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple,Gurpur was performed by them in 1742A.D. Apart from this sacred event, the Swamiji was responsible for the building a Math at Walkeshwar,Mumbai, more than 200 years agao.
The Swamiji initiated a Vatu(boy) into sanyasa(saint) and named him Jnyanendra Thirtha, who unfortunately attained Samadhi(death, but this word is not used for saints in our religion) I Nasik while Shrimad madhavendra Thirtha Swamiji was still alive. Subsequently they had to take another boy as a sanyasa and named him Yadavendra thirtha(3rd)
As mentioned earlier, the Swamiji attained jeevantha Samadhi i.e Samadhi while alive in 1775A.D( according to Hindu calendar its shalivahana shaka 1967 during the month of Shravan Shudh Panchami of manmath samvatsar). Shri Yadavendra Thirtha(3rd) succeeded their Guru and became the head of the Math.
Presently we enter 234th year following th Samadhi of Shrimadh Madhavendra Thirtha swamiji in Vrindavan at Walkeshwar,Mumbai.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Madhavendra sabhagraha and the Agrasala( th place where the food is prepared)
The Agrasala was 100 years old and needed a renovation as well as a hall also was necesary for small functions like marraige and other auspicious ones.
Ardent devotees of Lord had an opportunity to contribute to the development of the temple and its premises.a spontaneous and overwhelming decision was taken by the committee to supervise the development of the same. Immediately some devotees contributed to the development and His holiness Shrimad Sudheendra Theertha Swamiji bestowed thier blessings and adviced the members to proceed hence the SHREE MADHAVENDRA SABHA GRAHA was laid with a foundation on 21st November 1992 in the presence of His holiness. The project was of rs 35 lakhs and covering 11,000 square feet carpet area was taking shape. Shree Swamiji again visited the temple on Gita Jayanthi of1993 and complimented on the construction.
The most appropriate day was 29 may 1994 and swamiji readily agreed for the inaugration of the sabhagraha and agrashala and on this day the Sabhagraha was Inaugrated by His holiness.
Ardent devotees of Lord had an opportunity to contribute to the development of the temple and its premises.a spontaneous and overwhelming decision was taken by the committee to supervise the development of the same. Immediately some devotees contributed to the development and His holiness Shrimad Sudheendra Theertha Swamiji bestowed thier blessings and adviced the members to proceed hence the SHREE MADHAVENDRA SABHA GRAHA was laid with a foundation on 21st November 1992 in the presence of His holiness. The project was of rs 35 lakhs and covering 11,000 square feet carpet area was taking shape. Shree Swamiji again visited the temple on Gita Jayanthi of1993 and complimented on the construction.
The most appropriate day was 29 may 1994 and swamiji readily agreed for the inaugration of the sabhagraha and agrashala and on this day the Sabhagraha was Inaugrated by His holiness.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The History About the Temple
Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Prassanna
Shree Madhavendra Theertha Gurubhyo Namaha
Kruthaye Varadarajasya
Posperity and light are the things which are necessary and auspicious in life for the whole worl. When others prosper in life there are sometimes when pepole get jealous at such moments at such time when we get such feelings if we divert our mind to the eternallight which we are familiar as GOD THE ALMIGHTY. We will be able to come out of such things and our mind will drive away the darkness, we be in stable mind and everlasting blessings of god will be within us.
The pure Phalguni River which is a river of purity and divinity in itself in such a divine place resides the almighty Shree VARADARAJA. The Gowda Saraswat Brahmin Samaj of the village Gurpur on the banks of the river "Phalguni" has always been under the divine grace of Lord Shree Varadaraja,the presiding deity of Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple,Gurpur.
The deity of the Lord was brought to place by His Holiness Shrimad Madhavendra Theertha Swamiji of shri Kashimutt Samsthan in the year 1742 A.D. Members of our community from generations have placed thier faith and devotion at the feet of Lord sree Varadaraja and have been ensowed the Lords munificient blessings.
It was therfore appropriate that the temple had occassions to celebrate the anniversary of the Lords Prathishta. A Laghu Vishnu Havanam was peformed with senerity and on this occassion a sabha of 37 families of Gurpur was arranged. It was attended by a good number of all the family members and other devotees in a peaceful atmosphere.
Shree Madhavendra Theertha Gurubhyo Namaha
Kruthaye Varadarajasya
Posperity and light are the things which are necessary and auspicious in life for the whole worl. When others prosper in life there are sometimes when pepole get jealous at such moments at such time when we get such feelings if we divert our mind to the eternallight which we are familiar as GOD THE ALMIGHTY. We will be able to come out of such things and our mind will drive away the darkness, we be in stable mind and everlasting blessings of god will be within us.
The pure Phalguni River which is a river of purity and divinity in itself in such a divine place resides the almighty Shree VARADARAJA. The Gowda Saraswat Brahmin Samaj of the village Gurpur on the banks of the river "Phalguni" has always been under the divine grace of Lord Shree Varadaraja,the presiding deity of Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple,Gurpur.
The deity of the Lord was brought to place by His Holiness Shrimad Madhavendra Theertha Swamiji of shri Kashimutt Samsthan in the year 1742 A.D. Members of our community from generations have placed thier faith and devotion at the feet of Lord sree Varadaraja and have been ensowed the Lords munificient blessings.
It was therfore appropriate that the temple had occassions to celebrate the anniversary of the Lords Prathishta. A Laghu Vishnu Havanam was peformed with senerity and on this occassion a sabha of 37 families of Gurpur was arranged. It was attended by a good number of all the family members and other devotees in a peaceful atmosphere.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Gurpur Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple
Here is a site know about the history of the ancient Temple Shree Varadaraja Venkataramana Temple which is located
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