Dear devotees,
Sri Gurubhyo Namaha!
We are very happy to welcome you to SriVidya Guru Sri Vimarshanandanathendra Sarawathi Swamigal Aradhana at His Holy Adhishtanam in Chennai and Navaratri Mahotsavam at different locations. Disciples of the Ashram across the globe are getting together to celebrate the auspicious Navaratri.
Read MoreWe welcome you all to join us for the Shata Chandi Maha Yagnam at San Jose this weekend. The highlights of this year's Shata Chandi Homam includes the Lalitha Sahasranama & Mahayaga Krama Puja on a specially hand drawn Sri Chakram. A musical Naradeeya Keertan in the tradition of Sant Gnanadeva along with Purusha Suktam and Sri Suktam combined with Panchadashi Mantra will be offered to Lord Vittala and Goddess Rukmaayi.
Sri Matre Namaha!! Sri Gurubhyo Namaha!!
The much anticipated Chicagoland Shatha Chandi Mahayagnam that was conducted over a three day period by disciples of Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram from Friday, June 29th to Sunday, July 1st was a bliss-filled experience for all of us. The rare presence of Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal and Sri Yegnarathnam mama was a delight for all devotees, and so were the loving presence of our gurus Smt. Akhila manni and Sri Raghu anna.
On Friday, the evening’s program started off with a soulful performance of Sri. Muthuswami Dikshitar’s navavarna krithis by the local artists. Their beautiful renditions created the perfect ambiance for the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Kumkuma Laksharchana by 108 Suvasinis. The highly sacred Navavarna poojai by Sri Swamigal on all the days was an added treat to all who thronged the place.
On Saturday morning, the day’s program started off with the recitation of the Vedas, Upanishads and Rudrabishekam , and these were followed by one round of the Devi Mahatmiyam parayanam. While this was going on, the Navavarna poojai was conducted by Sri Swamigal . The highlight of the event- the 108 Suvasini Poojai - was a rare sight to behold. Each Suvasini was ascribed a naamaah from the Devi Vaibhava Ascharya Ashtothra Shatha Namavali and, she was treated as a Goddess Herself with the upachara poojas being offered after Avaahanam. Everyone who attended this poojai was moved and felt the palpable presence of the Goddess Herself. This was followed by the highly auspicious and rare Thithi Nithya poojai celebrating the Goddess within each Suvasini. The concluding prayers for that session were Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam, Sri Vaibhava Ashcharya Ashtottha Stotram and The Sri Lalitha Trishathi Stotra parayanam.
The evening program began with the well-known Abhirami Andadi and Abhirami Pathigams in praise of Ambal by Abhirami Bhattar, a true devotee of Ambal. Yegnarathnam mama gave us a bhakthi filled and highly moving speech on the karuna aspect of the Devi and the proper method of worshipping Her as it is laid down in Sri Tripura Sthavaraja.
Sunday morning was replete with all the special homams that one could imagine. Since it was Sankatahara Chaturthi, special prayers were offered to Lord Ganapathy with the Chathuravartti Tarpanam by Sri. Sridhar Sivaraman mama. After a recitation of the Upanishads, Ganapathy Homam, Rasi Graha Nakshatara Yogini Homam, Rudra homam , Sundari Garbhita Purusha and Sri Suktha homam, , Navakshari Moola Mantra homam, Chandi homam, and the Sri Vidya Navavarana homam were conducted by our gurus in strict accordance with the procedures and rules laid down in the shastras.
While these homams were taking place, the Navavarna poojai was being performed by Sri Swamigal to the Kalashas and the Sri Chakram. Simultaneously, the Kanya poojai(11 of them) and Vatuka Poojai (10 of them) and Sumangali Poojai were offered. The Dampathi poojais were offered to our Gurus as we sought their blessings. The concluding prayers and mantras of the Chandi Homam were a sight to behold.
At the volunteer appreciation meet, Sri Yegnarathnam mama’s parting words of advice inspired us all, and the most stunning aspect was that his speech was followed immediately by a rejuvenating shower of rain. Mama later told us that The Devi was extremely happy with the effort of Her children and this was Her way of manifesting it. We were thrilled and humbled.
On the concluding day, all of us, devotee-volunteers felt that we were a part of a huge family all with the focused purpose of Loka kalyanam. What better way of spending a weekend than celebrating the glory of Shri Mahashodashi!!
We thank Sri VijayaGanesh for these amazing photos from the Shata Chandi Maha Yagnam
May we all come together again very soon for lokakshema !! Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu!
The Chicago ShathaChandi Yagnam starting this weekend with Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Laksharchanai on Friday the 29th of June 2018 (tomorrow) and ending with Sri Chandi Yagnam on Sunday the 1st of July has been off to an incredibly auspicious start with the beautiful Pournami poojai and Navavarna poojai yesterday by Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal and Sri Yegnarathnam mama. A highlight within the highlight was Sri Yagnarathnam mama’s explanation on the importance of chanting Sri Lalitha Sahasranama.
Here is the link to the video.
The past few months of getting ready for a yagna of this magnitude- the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area- has brought together scores of devotees many of who are volunteers in a united and common purpose of serving the conduct of this yagna. We had weekly Devi Mahathmyam Paarayanams and one special Navavarana puja and Devi Mahatmyam Paarayanam on the Mother's Day on May 13, 2018 performed by our Gurus Sri & Smt Raghu Ranganathan with a Maha Sankalpam for the Shata Chandi Homam.
With the blessings of our Guru Parampara and Sri Mahashodashi, we have come to realize that our miniscule role in this cause is probably the result of the yearnings of several janmas. The presence of our gurus and their loving support and guidance have filled us with endless faith, joy, and enthusiasm that the LokaKshema for which this Yagna is intended will be blessed by Ambal.
Please see the details of program here. Individual Sankalpams for the Shata Chandi Yagnam will be done during the event.
- Meera Kannan, Volunteer, BPA Chicago
||SRI GURUBHYO NAMAHA||SRI MAATRE NAMAHA||
Simultaneously Upanishads Parayanam, Rudrabhishekam, Guru Paada Puja, Devi Khadgamala & Lalitha Trisathi Archana, Tripura Stavarajam, Ascharya Ashtottaram and Lalitha Sahasranamam will be recited.
We invite ALL devotees to participate in the Devi Khadgamala and Trisathi Archana.
A Sri Chakra blessed by Sri Swamigal will be given to every participant (one per family) to perform the Archana.
Other Pooja Items will be provided at the venue. At the end of the Pooja, devotees can take the Sri Chakra as Prasadam.
Khadgamala Text in Sanskrit and Tamil are available in the Publications Tab of our website. Following pages from the texts will be used for Archana:
Sanskrit - Pages 12-15, 32-35 and 54-59
Tamil - Pages 14-19, 43-48 and 75-83
With the blessings of Guru and Chandika Mahalakshmi, disciples of Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram, Toronto will get together to perform Shata Chandi Maha Yagnam in the presence of Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal. Sri Swamigal will perform Sri Chakra Navavarana Puja and Chandi Aavarana Puja during the Homam.
Devi Mahatmyam Texts are available in Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu
Please see flyer for detailed program schedule and register here as early as early as possible to book your spot for performing the Archana to Sri Chakra on June 09.
We invite all devotees to participate in the divine events to seek Sri Swamigal's blessings and Devi's Anugraha.
Dear devotees,
We are pleased to announce that Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal of Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram will be with us to bless us during the two day Pujas and Homams in Mississauga and Brampton on June 9 & 10. Please see details below.
June 9 - Sri Chakra Navavarana Puja performed by Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal at Hindu Heritage Centre, Mississauga, Canada
Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal was born as the illustrious second son and also a very competent disciple of rare talent of our Guru Sri Vimarshananda Nathendra Saraswati Maha Swamigal.
Having born in the family with rich heritage of Vedic scholarship & Sri Vidya Upasana, Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal (in his Poorvashrama called fondly as Sundara Chittappa) followed the prescribed ordainments and was initiated into the Srividya upasana by his Poorvashrama grand father and Guru Sri Prakashananda Natha.
Later, under the tutelage of his Poorvashrama father he learnt the nuances of Sri Devi Puja. To put it in a nutshell, he is a practicing Sri Vidyopasaka par excellence and no field or practices in the Great Ocean of Sri Vidya worship is untouched or unvisited by him.
As a Sri Vidya Upasaka he attained the consummate status and got devout disciples. By the will of Sri Parameshwara and by steadfastly following the path laid by the forefathers, he vowed to transcend into the Fourth Phase of Sanyasam on January 1st, 2017.
It is indeed a great blessing for all of us that he consented to travel to North America to perform Sri Vidya Navavarana pujas this year. Devotees will be performing the archana to Sri Yantras with Sri Devi Khadgamala and Lalita Trisati in his presence and we encourage every devotee to register here as early as possible to reserve your seats.
The Devi Khadgamala is a very important Mantra for a Srividya Upasaka. The origins of this Vidya may be traced to Puranas and Tantras. The Khadgamala mantras are regularly chanted by those who are duly initiated into Srividya and those who perform Nitya Japa of Devi. It is said that mere recitation of Khadgamala confers not only the Pooja Phala of complete Navavarana worship, but also of every other form of worship.
June 10 - Sri Shata Chandi Maha Yagnam at Sri Bhuvaneswari Temple, Brampton, Canada
With the blessings of Goddess Chandika Mahalakshmi and our Guru Parampara, disciples of Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram will be conducting a Shata Chandi Maha Yagnam in the divine presence of Sri Gnanananda Teertha Swamigal.
Program details are below.
Sanatana Dharma Kendra and Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram invite you to participate and receive Devi’s blessings for the Maha Yaga Krama and Nava Chandi Homam on the auspicious occasion of Vasantha Navaratri this Friday, Mar 23rd and Saturday, Mar 24th at Sanatana Dharma Kendra, 3102 Landess Ave, San Jose, CA - 95132.
Friday 23 March 2018 - SANGITA SAHASRANAAMA
5 PM: Srichakra Puja performed in 64 Square feet Srichakram
6.30 PM: Lalitha Sahasranamam Archana composed in 10 Ragas by Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram
9 PM. Mangala Harathi and Maha Prasadam.
All devotees can perform archana to the large Srichakra mandala specially drawn for this puja.
Saturday 24 March 2018
9:00 AM - NAVA CHANDI HOMAM
12.30 Maha Poornahuti and Vasordhara
1 PM. Mangala Harathi and Maha Prasadam
DETAILS ARE IN THE FLYERS BELOW
Dear Devotees,
Please join us for the Sri Chandi Maha Yagna at Bhuvaneshwari Amman Temple, 230 Wilkinson Road, Brampton, ON- L6T 4N7 on the occasion of Vasanta Navaratri and Ugadi celebrations on Sunday March 18, 2018 performed by Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram, Canada.
PROGRAM
7 AM to 8.30 AM: Ganapati Upanishad, Devi Upanishad, Bhavanopanishad, Tripuropanishad, Kaulopanishad , Durga Matruka Nyasam
9 AM to 12.30 PM: Ganapati homam, Navakshari moola mantra homam, Sri Chandika homam, Suvasini and Kanya puja
12:30 PM: Poornahuti, Vasordhara
1:30 PM: Maha Prasadam Lunch
Dear Devotees,
We are happy to share our Ashram's 2018 programs in Canada and USA with you. Please register here for all events you are interested in participating as a Ritwik, volunteer or devotee. You can register for multiple events in the same form. We will provide event and location details to registrants closer to the event date.
Regards
For Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram
Raghu Y Ranganathan
