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Sārada Navaratri and Varanasi & kolkata programs

॥ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । श्री मात्रे नमः ॥

Śrī Gurubhyo Namaḥ, Śrī Mātre Namaḥ!

Namaste,

We warmly invite all devotees to participate in the Sāradā Navarātri in Chennai and the following programs in Vārānasi and Kolkata. Details of all programs have now been uploaded on the BPA website under the Upcoming Programs page.

With the blessings of the Gurumaṇḍala and Śrī Mātā, these programs bring together Sri Sri Swamigal’s Arādhana and Sāradā Navarātri Chennai, Śata Caṇḍī Homam and Sanyāsa Sweekāram related events in Varanasi, and Sri Chandi and Sri Vidya Homam at Saastha Samooham in Kolkata.

Below is the summary of all events:

1. Śrī Śāradā Navarātri Mahotsavam - Chennai
Dates: October 9-21, 2026
All devotees are invited to participate in the Śrī Śāradā Navarātri Mahotsavam and the Arādhana Mahotsavam of our Sri Guru Sri Sri Vimarshananda Nathendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal at the holy Adhiṣṭhānam in Chennai.

2. Sanyāsa Āśrama Sweekāram - Varanasi
Dates: October 25-26, 2026
Devotees are invited to attend the sacred Sanyāsa Āśrama Sweekāram of Brahmasri K.R. Yegnarathnam Deekshidhar at Sri Sringeri Shankaracharya Math, Varanasi. Kindly register using the link below if you are planning to attend.

3. Śrī Caṇḍī Homam & Śrīvidyā Navāvaraṇa Homam - Kolkata
Dates: October 31 & November 1, 2026
Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram, in association with The Saastha Samooham, Kolkata, invites devotees to participate in Śrī Caṇḍī Homam and Śrīvidyā Navāvaraṇa Homam. Kindly register below.

Please visit the Upcoming Programs page on our website to view the flyers and all program details.

We request devotees to save the dates, share the information with family and friends, and participate in these sacred programs wherever possible.

Your registration will help us plan, so please remember to register if you are planning to attend Vārānasi and Kolkata events in person. We look forward to having you all join us in the celebrations.

May the grace of Śrī Guru and Śrī Mātā bless us all with peace and strength.

 VARANASI & KOLKATA EVENTS REGISTRATION FORM

Sanyāsa Ashrama Sweekāram at Vārānasi and Sri Chandi Homam at Kolkata

Śrī Gurubhyo Namaḥa, Śrī Mātre Namaḥa!

With the infinite grace of the Guru Maṇḍalam and Goddess Śrī Mahā Ṣoḍaśī, Bhāskara Prakāsha Ashram is immensely blessed to announce the Sanyāsa Āśrama Sveekāram of Brahmaśrī K. R. Yegnarathnam Dīkṣidar to be held at Varānasi on the auspicious Sharad Purņimā day on October 26, 2026.

Śrī Yegnarathnam Dīkṣidar has been a towering guiding light for our Ashram’s devotees across the globe. As the illustrious pūrvāśrama son and senior disciple of our revered Guru Mahārāj, Śrī Śrī Śrī Vimarśānanda Nāthendra Sarasvatī Mahā Swāmigal, he has dedicated his life to the continuous sharing of the Vedas, Devī Māhātmyam, and Śrī Vidyā Upāsanā. His discourses and his natural flair for expressing the most abstruse spiritual thoughts in the simplest of terms have spiritually uplifted countless disciples.

For more than 50 years now, the nine days of Śārada Navarātri have been celebrated in a grand manner every year at the Āśram under his leadership. He is also the driving force behind many Sahasra Caṇḍī Homams, Ati Rudrams, Sampūrṇa Kṛṣṇa Yajur Veda Ghana Pārāyaṇam, and many more grand-scale events conducted at the Āshram. He has travelled extensively to perform homams, pūjās, and give discourses around the world.

In Vedic Dharma, of the four stages of life, the Sanyāsa Āśrama (Turīyāśrama) is the highest, most sacred, and divine stage. It is dedicated entirely to the inward spiritual journey and the attainment of Ātma Jñāna (Self-Realization) through constant self-inquiry. Following our rich traditions and Śāstras, the Āshrama Sweekāram function will be performed in the traditional Vaidīka style.

It is a hallmark of our great Suttamalli Guru Paramparā that our illustrious masters, from our mūla Guru Śrī Kāmeśvarānanda Nātha to our Guru Mahārāj Śrī Vimarśānanda Nātha, and more recently Śrī Jñānānanda Nātha Tīrtha Svāmigal, embraced Sanyāsa in their later years. Though Sanyāsa is not strictly required for a Śrī Vidyā Upāsaka, our Gurus have found it to be a deeply profound state for uninterrupted Sādhanā and inner Consciousness.

There is also a deeply divine connection between Śrī Yegnarathnam Dīkṣidar and the sacred city of Vārāṇasī. While still a brahmacārī, he moved to Vārāṇasī to accompany and lovingly care for his grandmother and pūrvāśrama grandfather, Śrī Śrī Prakāśānanda Nātha, who later attained Mahā Samādhi in that very sacred city. It is therefore profoundly significant that, many decades later, Śrī Yegnarathnam Dīkṣidar should return to the same holy city to enter Sanyāsa Āśrama. We see in this sacred confluence of place and circumstance the unmistakable divine Will and blessings of our Guru Paramparā, guiding him from his early years of service to his grandfather to this most exalted stage of his spiritual journey.

This Sanyāsa Āśrama Svīkāram is a profoundly divine moment for the entire Bhāskara Prakāśa Āshram family. We invite all devotees to spiritually and physically join us in seeking his holy blessings on this highly auspicious occasion.

Vande Gurormaṇḍalam!

Sri Chandi Homam in Kolkata, West Bengal

Under the guidance of the Gurumandala and with the participation of dedicated devotees, the Ashram disciples will be performing Sri Chandi Homam at Sri Saastha Samooham, near the Holy shrine of Kalighat, in Kolkata, West Bengal on Oct 31st and November 1st.

We lovingly invite all śiṣyas, devotees, well-wishers, and seekers to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual confluence. Your presence—whether as a participant, volunteer, sponsor, or silent witness—adds immense strength to the collective sankalpa.

Varanasi & Kolkata registration form

Kindly click the link above to confirm your participation!

Atirudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam in Chicago Receives Media Coverage in The Hindu and Times of India

Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram is grateful to share that the recently concluded Atirudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam, held from July 1-5, 2026 at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Warrenville, Illinois, has been featured in leading Indian newspapers, including The Hindu and The Times of India.

The sacred Mahāyajñam was conducted with the sankalpam of global peace, prosperity, spiritual upliftment, and loka-kṣema. The event brought together learned ṛtviks, devotees, volunteers, and well-wishers from across North America and beyond in a powerful collective offering of Vedic chanting, homams, pūjās, pārāyaṇams, and sevā.

As reported by The Times of India, the event included the traditional framework of Atirudram, in which Śrī Rudram is chanted 14,641 times along with 1,331 Rudra Homa offerings. The report noted that, by Divine Grace, the sacred undertaking in Chicago surpassed these traditional counts, with nearly 250 ṛtviks participating in the chanting and homa offerings.

The Mahāyajñam was made possible through the blessings of the Guru Maṇḍala, the guidance of the Ashram’s spiritual lineage, and the tireless efforts of the organizing committee, volunteers, sponsors, devotees, and participating priests. The event also received the presence and blessings of several dignitaries, including Shri Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India in Chicago.

For Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram, this recognition is not merely a media mention, but a reminder of the responsibility to preserve and share the sacred Vedic and Śrīvidyā traditions handed down through our Guru Paramparā. We offer our humble gratitude to all who participated, served, supported, prayed, and joined the livestream.

May the blessings of Śrī Guru and Śrī Pārvati Parameśwara continue to guide all beings toward peace, harmony, and spiritual awakening.

Media Coverage

Read the article in The Hindu:
First ‘Atirudram’ ceremony for global peace held in US

Read the article in The Times of India:
Thousands attend first Atirudram and Shatha-Chandi Mahayagnam in Chicago

Upcoming Programs in July, 2026 - Registrations & Save the dates!

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BHASKARA PRAKASHA ASHRAM

भास्कर प्रकाश आश्रम

।। श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । श्री मात्रे नमः ।।

कञ्चित्कालमुमामहेश भवतः पादारविन्दार्चनैः ।
कञ्चिद्ध्यानसमाधिभिश्च नतिभिः कञ्चित्कथाकर्णनैः ॥

कञ्चित् कञ्चिदवेक्षणैश्च नुतिभिः कञ्चिद्दशामीदृशीं |
यः प्राप्नोति मुदा त्वदर्पितमना जीवन स मुक्तः खलु ॥

Kañcit-kālam Umā-Maheśa bhavataḥ pādāravindārcanaiḥ |
kañcid dhyāna-samādhibhiś ca natibhiḥ kañcit kathā-karṇanaiḥ ||
kañcit kañcid avekṣaṇaiś ca nutibhiḥ kañcid daśām īdṛśīṁ |
yaḥ prāpnoti mudā tvad-arpita-manā jīvan sa muktaḥ khalu||

O Umā-Maheśa, one who joyfully dedicates the mind to You and spends some time worshipping Your lotus feet, some time in meditation and samādhi, some time in prostrations, some time listening to Your sacred stories, some time beholding You, and some time praising You — such a person, who attains this blessed state, is indeed liberated even while living!
- Shlokā 81, Sivānandalahari

Namaste,

Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram warmly invites devotees to participate in the sacred programs planned for July 2026. With the benign grace of Sri Sri Vimarshānanda Nāthendra Swamigal and Sāmba Parameśwara, July brings together yajñas, homams, pārāyaṇams, pūjās, and discourses across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Program details are now available on the BPA website.

All July 2026 events will also be streamed live on the BPA YouTube channel for devotees who are unable to attend in person.

1. Atirudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam — Warrenville, Illinois

Dates: Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5, 2026

Venue: Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Warrenville, IL

BPA invites devotees to participate in the Atirudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam, a five-day sacred program filled with Vedic chanting, homams, pūjās and pārāyaṇams.

Program highlights include:

  • Śrī Ganapathy Homam — 1,008
  • Śrī Rudram Japam — 14,641
  • Śrī Rudra Homam — 1,331
  • Durgā Saptaśatī Pārāyaṇam — 108
  • Navākṣarī Mūla Mantra Japam — 100,000
  • Mūla Mantra Homam — 10,000
  • Śrī Caṇḍī Homam — 10

For questions, please email Atirudramchicago@BPASRM.org

Atirudram & Satachandi in Chicago

2. Experience the Presence and Blessings of Śrī Guru & Devi in the UK!

Dates: Tuesday, July 7 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Regions: London, Kent, Essex, Coventry, Manchester, Leeds, and Huddersfield

Registration: https://register.bpasrm.org/register

With the blessings of the Gurumaṇḍala and Śrī Caṇḍikā Mahālakṣmī, BPA UK disciples invite devotees to join the pūjās and homams conducted by Smt. Akhila and Śrī Raghu Y. Ranganathan during their stay in the UK.

The UK programs include:

  • Lalitā Sahasranāmam & Triśatī in Chessington, London
  • Śrī Caṇḍī Homam in Kent
  • Devī Māhātmyam Pārāyaṇam in London
  • Śrī Caṇḍī Homam in London and Essex
  • Lalitā Sahasranāmam & Triśatī in Coventry
  • Śrī Caṇḍī Homam and Śrīvidyā Navāvaraṇa Homam in Coventry
  • Rudrābhiṣekam and Śrī Rudra Homam in Manchester
  • A talk on Bhāvanopaniṣad and Mahāyāgakrama Pūjā in Leeds
  • Lalitā Sahasranāmam & Triśatī in Huddersfield

Devotees in the UK are encouraged to make use of this opportunity and register using the link above to participate in as many events as possible.

UK Programs Flyer

3. Guru Pūrṇimā Pūjā — New Jersey

Dates: Tuesday, July 28; Wednesday, July 29; and Friday, July 31, 2026

Locations: Plainsboro, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ

Registration: https://register.bpasrm.org/nj

Devotees in and around New Jersey are encouraged to register using the link above and receive the blessings of Śrī Guru during this sacred Guru Pūrṇimā celebrations.

We encourage devotees to attend in person wherever possible, and to join the livestream when attending remotely.

May the divine grace of Lord Uma Maheśwara bless all with peace, strength and bliss.

Guru Purnima in NJ!

SAVE THE DATES!!

Sri Sri Swamigal Arādhana & Śarada Navarātri in CHENNAI :
October 09 - 20, 2026

ŚataChaṇḍi Mahāyagnam in KOLKATA : Oct 31 & Nov 01, 2026

Our recent publication, Sadyōjāta-vidhāna Śiva-pūjā book, based on Śrī Bodhāyana Mahānyāsa, preserves and explains the methodology handed down by our Guru Paramparā that will be useful for you to follow the rituals during Ati Rudram.

This BPA publication is currently available in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and in English. If you would like to place an order, please write to: books@BPASRM.org with details of your address along with the language you prefer.

Atirudram & Śatachandi Mahāyajñam 2026 – A Rare Vedic Offering for Universal Well-Being!

Bhaskara Prakasha Ashram warmly invites devotees, families, and seekers to participate in the sacred Atirudra Mahāyajñam, to be held from July 01 – 05, 2026 at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Warrenville, Illinois.

Atirudram is the highest and most exalted form of Vedic worship dedicated to Lord Rudra. Revered as one of the most powerful Vedic yajñas, it combines extensive recitation of the Śrī Rudram, Mahānyāsam, Homas, and worship ceremonies performed by learned Vedic scholars for the welfare of the world. This sacred undertaking is a collective prayer for global peace, prosperity, environmental harmony, good health, spiritual awakening, and the upliftment of all beings. Through this, devotees invoke the all-pervading grace of Rudra to purify the individual, the environment and the entire humanity. 

The five-day program will include Vedic rituals, 14,641 times Japam of Śri Rudram, with Bodhāyana Mahānyāsam, Rudra Archana, Bilva Archana, Lalitā Sahasranāma Kumkuma Archana, 108 Pārāyaṇams of Śrī Durgā Saptaśatī, Śata Caṇḍī Homam, Kanyā Pūjā, Suvāsinī Pūjā, Vaṭuka Pūjā, and culminate in the grand 1,331 Atirudra Homams with, Mahā Pūrṇāhuti, Vasordhāra, Abhiṣekam to Lord Siva and Vedokta Āśīrvādam.

A special highlight of the event will be the musical presentation “Śrī Nāthādi Guruguhō Jayati – Glory of the Guru,” celebrating the timeless Guru tattvā through devotion and music.

We invite all devotees to attend, participate in the chanting and worship, offer seva, and receive the blessings of Lord Rudra and Divine Mother. Parāśakti. Whether you join for a single session or the entire yajñam, your presence will contribute to this collective spiritual endeavor dedicated to the welfare of humanity.

Sarve Janāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu — May all beings be happy and blessed!

Join Us for Maharudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam in the Bay Area - May 29 -30, 2026!

॥ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । श्री मात्रे नमः ॥

With great devotion and gratitude, Bhāskara Prakāsha Āshram invites all devotees, families, and seekers to participate in the sacred Maharudram & Śatacaṇḍī Mahāyajñam being offered in the Bay Area at the end of this month.

This divine undertaking brings together the powerful Vedic vibrations of Śrī Rudram and the profound Śākta worship of Śrī Durgā Saptaśatī / Caṇḍī Pārāyaṇam and Homam. Through Rudra Japa, Mahānyāsa, Caṇḍī Pārāyaṇam, Homam, Pūjā, and Mahā Pūrṇāhuti, this yajña becomes a collective prayer for loka-kṣema — the welfare, peace, protection, and spiritual upliftment of all.

In a time when the world deeply needs harmony, strength, and divine grace, such collective worship becomes especially meaningful. Every mantra chanted, every offering made, and every devotee present contributes to a sacred current of blessing for families, communities, and the world at large.

We warmly invite you to attend, participate, volunteer, and receive the blessings of Śiva–Śakti through this rare and auspicious event. Devotees willing to participate in person are requested to register using the button below or QR code provided in the flyer.

EVENT & RITWIK REGISTRATION FORM

The Sadyōjāta-vidhāna Śiva-pūjā book, based on Śrī Bodhāyana Mahānyāsa, preserves and explains the methodology handed down by our Guru Paramparā which will be useful for you to follow the rituals during Mahā Rudram.

This BPA publication is currently available in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and in English. If you would like to place an order, please write to: books@BPASRM.org with details of your address along with the language you prefer.

Śrīmukha Āśīrvādams & Mahā Rudram-ŚataCaṇḍī Homam Registration!

॥ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । श्री मात्रे नमः ॥

With the boundless grace of Śrī Lalitā Mahātripurasundarī and Lord Mahādeva, we are deeply humbled to share a moment of great blessing for our Ashram.

Our recent publication, Sadyojāta Vidhāna Śiva Pūjā, has received Śrīmukhams (Āśīrvādams) from

  • Āchāryās of Śri Śṛṅgeri Śārada Pīṭham, Śṛṅgeri

  • Āchāryās of Śri Kāñchi Kāmakoti Pīṭham, Kanchipuram

  • Śri Pranavānanda Swāmigal of Śrī Bhuvaneśvarī Pīṭham, Pudukkottai

  • Śri Amrtānanda Saraswati Swāmigal, Vārāṇasī

Details of their sacred blessings can be found here. Their blessings strengthen our resolve to continue preserving and sharing the sacred traditions of Vedā and Tantrā in their authentic spirit. In that same spirit, we now prayerfully offer a collective sacred undertaking — a living yajña that extends these blessings to all who partake. We are pleased to invite all devotees to participate in the Bay Area’s first Mahārudram along with ŚataCaṇḍī Mahāyajñam, a rare confluence of Śiva and Śakti upāsanā.

Registration:

Devotees willing to participate in person are requested to register using the button below or QR code provided in the flyer.

EVENT & RITWIK REGISTRATION FORM

May the divine grace of Lord Sāmba Parameśwara bless all with peace, strength and bliss.

यज्ञेन यज्ञमयजन्त देवा: तानि धर्माणि प्रथमान्यासन् । yajñena yajñamayajanta devāh tāni dharmāṇi prathamānyāsan |

ते ह नाकं महिमानः सचन्ते यत्र पूर्वे साध्याः सन्ति देवाः ॥ te ha nākaṃ mahimānaḥ sacante yatra pūrve sādhyāḥ santi devāḥ ||

- Purușa Sūkta, Taittirīya Āraṇyaka 3.12.7

By sacrifice, the gods worshipped and offered the Cosmic Sacrifice itself. From that arose the first principles of dharmā |

Through the greatness of that sacred act, they attained the heavenly realm where the ancient Sādhyā gods representing perfected states of existence dwell ||

The Sadyōjāta-vidhāna Śiva-pūjā book, based on Śrī Bodhāyana Mahānyāsa, preserves and explains the methodology handed down by our Guru Paramparā which will be useful for you to follow the rituals during Mahā Rudram.

This BPA publication is currently available in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and in English. If you would like to place an order, please write to: books@BPASRM.org with details of your address along with the language you prefer.

Ati Rudram and Shata Chaņdi Mahāyajñam - July 01-05, 2026 in Chicago, IL

॥ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । श्री मात्रे नमः ॥

On the supremely auspicious Māgha Pūrṇimā, revered and popularly celebrated as Thai Pūṣam, our Guru, Śrī Śrī Vimarśānanda Nāthendra Saraswatī Swāmigal, embraced Sannyāsa in the year 1982. This sacred tithi marks not merely His Sannyāsa Sweekāra Dinam, but also His Dīkṣā Dinam—the blessed occasion on which He was formally initiated into the luminous and profound path of Śrīvidyā Upāsanā.

On this holy day, the sacred transmission of mantra and śāstra was bestowed upon Him by His revered father and Guru, Śrī Śrī Śivaswāmy Dīkṣitar, also known in the Śrīvidyā lineage as Śrī Śrī Prakāśānanda Nātha. Thus, Māgha Pūrṇimā stands enshrined in our paramparā as a day of Guru-kṛpā, Śakti-anugraha, and the unbroken flow of Śrīvidyā lineage, wherein renunciation and revelation converged for the spiritual upliftment of countless seekers.

His life’s renunciation (Sannyāsa) was not merely the external acceptance of ascetic vows, but the natural flowering of His Śrīvidyā Sādhana—expressed and imparted through śāstra, mantra, and deep contemplation, and now carried forth by His disciples and devoted upāsakas across the world. On this sacred anniversary, we bow in reverence to His teachings and humbly invite all devotees to rededicate themselves to a life of śāstra-aligned devotion, discipline, and selfless service.

It is with this spirit of gratitude and surrender that we humbly dedicate the announcement of the Atirudra Mahāyajñam to be conducted this summer in Chicago, IL, at the holy lotus feet of our Guru, seeking His blessings for the successful completion of this Mahāyajña and for the welfare of all beings.

With immense joy and deep reverence, Bhāskara Prakāśa Ashram is blessed to announce the Atirudra Mahāyajñam along with Shata Chandi yajñam, to be conducted from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Sant Nirankari Bhavan, Warrenville, Illinois.

This rare and powerful Vedic observance is being organized for Global Peace, Prosperity, and Spiritual Upliftment—an offering of collective sādhana at the sacred feet of Śrī Sadāśiva and Śrī Chandikā Mahālakshmi.

The Atirudra Mahāyajñam is among the most exalted Vedic rituals, invoking Śrī Rudra in His full cosmic magnificence. When performed with precision, devotion, and sankalpa, it is said to:

  • Dissolve deep-seated karmic obstacles.

  • Bestow peace, health, and prosperity

  • Purify the environment and uplift collective consciousness

  • Shower grace upon families, communities, and nations

Such an opportunity to witness and participate in this sacred yajña is rare in this part of the world and profoundly transformative.

Under the guidance of the Gurumandala and with the participation of dedicated devotees, the Ashram disciples will resonate with Vedic mantras, Śrīvidyā upāsanā, and sacred homas, including:

  • Guru Pūjā, Go (Cow) Pūjā & Gaṇapati Mūla Mantra Homa

  • 14,641 Rudra Japa & 1,331 Rudra Homa

  • Rudra Archana & Bilva Archana

  • 100 Chandi Parayanam & 10 Caṇḍī Homa (Samputita)

  • Sri Chakra Navāvaraṇa Pūjā

  • Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāma & Trīśatī Pārāyaṇa

  • Aruna Praśna

  • Vasordhārā & Pūrnāhuti

Each day has been meticulously planned to allow devotees to immerse themselves in sādhana, whether for a single session or throughout the entire yajña.

We lovingly invite all śiṣyas, devotees, well-wishers, and seekers to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual confluence. Your presence—whether as a participant, volunteer, sponsor, or silent witness—adds immense strength to the collective sankalpa.

Kindly register at the link below to confirm your participation.

Event & Ritwik Registration

Come with your family, come with your prayers, come to receive and to offer. Let us gather as one extended spiritual family under the grace of Guru Maṇḍala and Śrī Pārvati Parameśwarā and pray together.

For Donations, please click the link below:

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Your participation strengthens the collective resolve and magnifies the spiritual fruits of this Mahāyajñam. May this sacred gathering become a conduit for Śiva–Śakti anugraha for all.

The Sadyōjāta-vidhāna Śiva-pūjā, based on Śrī Bodhāyana Mahānyāsa, preserves and explains the methodology handed down by our Guru Paramparā which will be useful for you to follow the rituals during Atirudram.

This BPA publication is currently available in Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu. Kannada and English versions. If you would like to place an order, please write to: books@BPASRM.org with details of your address along with the language you prefer.