Samatha Deeksha – 27 days anushtan!
As part of Samatha Kumbh 24, devotees took up a deeksha under the able guidance and direction of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. It started off on the 1st of Feb and continued till 27th Feb 2024.
the mantra
Srimathe:Ra:ma:nuja:ya Namaha
for every chant of the mantra, a devotee offered a grain of rice into a pot named samatha patra, the pot of equality
It’s not kilograms of rice that one must offer, but grains of rice that one could collect while chanting the mantra with heartfelt gratitude and devotion to Ramanuja.
– Excerpts from HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji discourses
– 28th Feb 2024, Samatha Kumbh 2024
– Statue of Equality, Hyderabad, TN, India
A Majestic Boat Ride
As part of bramhotsavam, the annual event of Lord’s appearance in the world as a deity, vahana sevas are offered to Lord. Lord is taken around on a tour in different types of vehicles. Teppotsavam is a seva offering a majestic boat ride to the Lord.
During the beginning of Vaivasvatha Manu era, Lord appeared as matsya, fish in front of a great king named Satyavratha. He explained what needs to be done and took a giant horn fish form and protected 84 lakh species of beings from a universal tsunami, pralaya, dissolution.
Today in this Kali Yuga, Lord in the form of archa vigraha, a deity is accepting a fish-shaped boat ride…
Cultural Programs
- Indore Tirumala Bhakthi Gaana Nrutya Swaranjali – Devotional Songs and dance.
Highlights of 27th Feb 2024
