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Dhanurmasam has acquired a unique significance of auspiciousness in the Hindu spiritual calendar for devotional activities, especially for worshipping Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. Lord Vishnu should be worshipped during the early hours of the day, before sunrise, a time known as Arunodaya Kaala. In this month, one is expected to perform pooja rituals during the auspicious Brahmi Muhurtha which is approximately two hours before the Sunrise when the stars are still twinkling in the sky. During Dhanurmasam, a special dish known as Huggi (Mudganna) is prepared with equal portions of Rice and Moong dal, and is offered to Lord Sri Maha Vishnu as Naivedya.
In Tirumala, the abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara, we find the priests reciting Tiruppavai a celestial song composed by Sri Godadevi (Aandaal) an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Krishna, instead of the regular Suprabhatham. At Tirumala
temple Lord Venkateshwara is worshipped daily with Bilva leaves during Dhanurmasam. It is highly meritorious to recite Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sthothram, Purusha Sooktham, Sri Vishnu Sooktham and Narayana Upanishad during this auspicious period of Dhanurmasam. Worshipping Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu is also prescribed during Dhanurmasam.
Sukla paksha Ekadasi thithi which falls during Dhanurmasam is revered as Vaikunta Ekadasi or Mukkoti Ekadasi – the most auspicious day to worship Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. During Dhanurmasa, Vyatheepatha yoga is prominent, and it is said that any Pithru karya or respectful charity towards one’s Pithrus on this day is considered to be highly meritorious.
As per Sri Venkatachala Mahatmya, it is said that taking a bath in Sri Swami Pushkarini Theertha at Tirumala on the day of Sukla Dwadasi in the month of Dhanurmasam during Arunodaya time is considered highly sacred. It is said that on this day, more than three crores of sacred theerthas in the entire Bhoomandala will enter into Sri Swami Pushkarini. Taking a bath in Swami Pushkarini is considered equivalent to taking a bath in all the three crores of sacred theerthas. It is revered as Sri Swami Pushkarini Theertha Koti day in the almanac of Tirumala temple.
Considering the superior sacredness and spirituality attached to the Dhanurmasam, auspicious functions like Marriage, Gruha Pravesam etc. are not generally performed during this month. It is only to give more focus and attention to the Divine worship.
Why is Arunodaya time prescribed for worshipping the Lord during Dhanurmasam?
As per the concept of Hindu time element, it is said that one day for Devathas is equal to one human year comprising 6 months of Uttarayana and 6 months of Dakshinayana. That means Uttarayana is the day time and Dakshinayana is the night time for devathas. Accordingly, one human month is equal to two hours for Deities. The period of Dhanurmasam falling at the far end of Dakshinayana indicates the last leg of the night time for Devathas (Arunodaya) when they worship Lord SriHari. Hence, it is befitting for human beings also to worship Lord Sri Maha Vishnu at a time that coincides with the Arunodaya Kaala for Devathas. This auspicious period is known as Arunodaya or Brahmi Muhurtha. Any worship conducted during Arunodaya time is said to
be of the highest quality, and yields excellent results. It is said that worshipping Lord Sri Maha Vishnu during this auspicious and sacred period of Dhanurmasam even for a single day is equivalent to worshipping the Lord for 1000 years. In Hindu philosophy, a specific time measure is set and prescribed for everything according to the concept of the time element. It specifies the unique significance given to the month, day, thithi, Nakshatra, etc. in the Hindu religion. Therefore, performing the right deeds at the right time and seeking Divine blessings yields higher results.
Checklist for Dhanurmasam
From sep 29th 2019 – Oct 7th, 2019
Sep 29th
Sept 30th
Oct 1st
Oct 2nd
Oct 3rd
Oct 4th
Oct 5th
Oct 6th
Oct 7th
All are invited
On Sep 29th, 2019, Sunday, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
108 Suvasini puja and Deekshadharana
(Sumangalis will be worshipped in the form of divine mother and given initiation mantra for the 9 days puja)
Siva kameswari temple is inviting all 108 Sumangalis (Suvaasinis) to register for the ‘Samoohika Suvaasini (Sumangali) Pooja’ and ‘Deeksha dhaarana’ and perform Kumkum archana during Navaratri (all 9 days). It is a no-fee event completely sponsored by temple. Registrations are on a first come first basis due to limited availability. Please sign up using the form below. ForNavaratri event program details, refer to flyer below or website sivakameswari.org
Kindly contact Sharma Samavedula@ (512) 633 7999 for any related questions.
Register Now for the ‘Samoohika Suvaasini (Sumangali) Pooja’
Nitya puja 9:30AM – 10:30 AM
Lalita Astottaram Archana Daily Chandi Parayana
(Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam) 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Gain the means to fight obstacles and receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.)
Daily Navavarana Archana and Nitya Suvasini Puja & Kanya puja
3:00 – 7:30 PM
(Sri Chakra Puja For enlightenment and blessings of the highest form of the divine mother)
By Sri Chakreswari Mission (Sri T.V. Krishnamurthy)
Daily cultural programs from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
(Lalita Sahasra Nama Group Chanting) 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Daily Samoohika Kumkumarchana to Godess Sri Siva Kameswari by all devotees
( it’s a participatory puja by everyone For prosperity and happiness in the family)
Aarati and veda swasti 8:30 PM followed by Dinner prasad
(Garba is a Gujarati folk dance celebrated in Navaratri Praising the Goddess)
Samoohika Vidyarthi-Saraswati Puja for Students (Free)
(For success in academics)
Gain the means to fight obstacles and receive abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.
Oct 6th, 2019 Sunday 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva to The Godess
(Decorating with 1008 Ghee lamps to the Goddess)
NOTE: Temple will be open all day for all the nine days from morning
7:30 Am to 10:00 PM
NOTE: Dinner Prasad will be served daily after Aarti.
Date & Day | Alankaram(Shringar) |
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Sep 29th,2019 Sunday, Day 1 | Bala Tripura Sundari |
Sep 30th,2019 Monday, Day2 | Gayatri Devi |
Oct 1st, 2019 Tuesday, Day 3 | Annapoorna Devi |
Oct 2nd, 2019 Wednesday Day 4 | Lalita Tripura Sunadari Devi |
Oct 3rd ,2019 Thursday Day 5 Shashti | Maha Lakshmi Devi |
Oct 4th.2019 Friday Day 6 Saptami | Saraswati (Devi) |
Oct 5th ,2019 Saturday Day 7 Ashtami | Durga Devi |
Oct 6th, 2019 Sunday Day 8 Navami | Mahishasura Mardini Devi |
Oct 7th ,2019 Monday Day 9 Vijaya Dashami | Sri Siva Kameswari Devi |
Sri Vara Maha Lakshmi Pooja will be done by our Temple Priests to the main Deity at the Temple simultaneously along with you, while you are doing your Pooja at your home virtually. (You will be sent Pooja participation link to join the session.)
Registration fees: $54.00/-
Siva Kameswari Temple invites you all to celebrate this special day in a very special way. Due to the current Covid-19 (Corona Virus) conditions, everyone can celebrate by participating in our Samoohika Sravana Vara Maha Laskmi Vratam virtually from the comfort of your home, staying safe and healthy at the same time and still be part of this grand event. Upon receiving your confirmation after registering for this event, Pooja Participants be given meeting links for you to able to join the session of your choice.
This event is being conducted in two sessions to accommodate as many participants as possible. Participants will be guided at every step by ourTemple Priests.
Contact Information: Pundit Sharma Samavedula,
Phone: 512 633 7999/949 899 3471/949 542 2667. cs@sivakameswari.org .
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