Hindu Temple Of Oklahoma

Brahmotsavam Importance

Brahmotsavam Importance

What is Brahmotsavam and why do we celebrate it:
It is a celebration (Utsav) with a pomp and show in respect of the Omnipotent Universal Lord (Parabrahma)- in our temple- Lord Sri Venkateshwara, conducted over a period of FIVE important days.
Principal activities of worship among the four and half days
•Fire worship through Two Hawan Kunds- “Sabhyam” (in square shaped kund) and “Poundareekam” (shaped like a lotus)
•Nine kalashams of water which we energize through vedic chants and prayers, which are infused into the Gods in the temple
•Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam performed in all its glory and splendor, followed by a colorful procession around periphery, much enjoyed by all devotees
•All homams use prescribed geometric patterns (chakras) specific to each God being prayed
•All special events commence after routine daily nitya puja in the morning
•Each day’s conclusion involves shayana seva to the Lord- a must watch event
•Annadaanam offered to all devotees after morning (lunch) and evening (dinner) on all days

Significant events of Day-1 (June 27th, Friday):
Evening at 6 PM
•Parishad Prarthana- Begins with two circumambulations (pradakshinams) with all devotees, prostration to the
dhwaja (pillar)
•Visvaksena and Ganesha puja seeking permission from Gods to conduct the Brahmotsavam
•Ajasra Deeparaadhana- a lamp is lit and kept lighted through Brahmotsavam
•Yagasala Pravesam- All devotees walk with Sudarshana, Shanta, Garuda and Sesha
•Pray to the image of Bhumaata on the North East soil, take the soil Mritsangrahanam
•Ankurarpana -sowing grain in the yagasaala

Significant events of Day-2 (June 28th, Saturday):
Morning-after nitya puja
•Agnipratishthapanam-Ignite both Hawan Kunds
•Garuda dhwaja pratishthaby Santana Vainateya homam and Bali haranam, followed by Garuda dhwajarohanam (hoisting of flag)
• Offer prasadam-distributed to ladies desirous of progeny and to get rid of naga-dosham
Evening at 5:30 PM
•Sri Sowbhagya lakshmi hawan
•Bheree puja- worship of Gods through musical service, using instruments in specified Ragas per Agama shastra scriptures

Significant events of Day-3 (June 29th, Sunday):
Morning-after nitya puja
•Sri Maha Sudarshana homam for ridding enemies and evil, promote health and growth, reduce worries and relief from accidents and mishaps
•Laghu-purnahuti
Evening at 5:30 PM
•Sri Srinivasa Kalyanamthe most spectacular event that promotes loka kalyanam (universal welfare)
•Garuda Vahana Sevaprocession of all devotees carrying the deities around the periphery of the campus with gala celebrations accompanied by much singing and dancing

Significant events of Day-4 (June 30th, Monday):
Morning-after nitya puja
•Sri Venkateswara Suprabhata seva
•Navagraha ouja, Agnyaaraadhanam
•Navagraha homam for satiating the 9 planets for blessing community warding evil and for prosperity and welfare,
•Purnahuti
•Mantrapushpam, sattumorai
Evening at 6 PM
•Swasti vachakam
•Sri Valli- Devasena sameta Subrahmanyeswara Kalyanam- for promoting loka kalyanam
•Baliharanam,Naivedyam
•Maha managala aarathi

Significant events of Day-5 (July 1st, Tuesday):
Morning-after nitya puja
•Chakra-Snanam- Holy dip in waters per ‘Aghamarshana sutras’ for all devotees to take a holy dip along with the Lord or sprinkling on head of the pool waters
•Mahapurnahuti- Offer final ahutis to the Gods
•Kalasha puja- Transfer of energies in the kalashas sacred waters to the Gods
Evening at 6 PM
•Dwadasha-aradhanam- 12 petals of flowers, naivedyas offered after each soothing musical or artistic rendering to the Lord to relax after five days of hectic activities

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