Sri Hari
Sri Rãdha Krishna Parabrahmane Namah

The Noothana Ashtabhandana Mahãsamprokshanam Of
Mahãranyam Sri Kalyãna Srinivãsa Perumal temple

Sri Swamiji performed the ‘Noothana Ashtabhandana Mahasamprokshanam’ on 17th February, 2002, between 6.30a.m. - 7.30 a.m. A picturesque report of the four-day celebration, in which 64 Vedic Scholars (about 45 from the State of Andhra and the rest from Tamizh Nadu State) participated, is being presented to you here. Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma (‘Mukhya Adyapak’ of our Mission Veda Pãtasala) was the ‘Adyakshar’.
Order of the gods in the Temple ‘Prakãra’ - At the entrance to the Temple, facing the Lord’s (Sri Kalyana Srinivasa Perumal) Sannidhi is Garudãzhwãr. As one moves to the left (Southern side of the Main Sannidhi) in circumambulation, the first sannidhi is that of Nardana Ganapathy followed by Panduranga. At the back of Perumal Sannidhi (Western side) is Anjaneya sannidhi. The sannidhi of Varãhamurti followed by Vishnu Durga are on the northern side of the Main Sannidhi.

‘Yãga sãla’ -

A view of the decorative lighting arrangements in the temple and yagasala.
‘Kalasa’ platforms - 5 Lotus-shaped huge ‘kalasa’ platform at the center - for the ‘kalasa’ of Sri Kalyãna Srinivasa Perumal.

'Homa Kunda’ - 7

These were for Perumal and the Murtis in the temple ‘Prakãra’.

Daily events: -

‘Go Puja’ was performed every morning. Homams were conducted all the 5 kãlãs (Time), beginning with 14th evening Vidwãns from Andhra performed Gana and Krama Pãrãyana.

14 Feb, 2002 - Morning	Sankalpam, Anugnai,Vigneswara puja and Vishwaksenar puja were performed by the Brahmins in Bhãgavata Bhavanam.
14 Feb, 2002 - Evening	Entry into the ‘Yãga sãla’ was made at 4.00 pm., led by Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma. First Kãla Homam was performed.
15 Feb, 2002 - Morning	Second kãla Homam.
15 Feb, 2002 - Evening	Third kãla Homam.
16 Feb, 2002 - Morning	Fourth kãla Homam.
16 Feb, 2002 - Evening	Fifth kãla Homam.

UNIQUE FEATURES:

All the four Vedas were recited -

Yajur - Krishna Yajur, Shukla Yajur (rare)

Sãma - Gouthuma sãka, Jaimini sãka (rare)

Rig and

Atharvana.

Krama and Gana pãrayana were performed by Andhra Vidwãns.

Following Pãrãyana were performed during all the five kãlãs:
Srimad Bhãgavatam, Ramayanam, Divya prabandham, Vishnu Purãnam, Varaha Purãnam,Venkatesa Mãhãtmiyam, Vishnu Sahasranãma, Dwãdasãkshari Mantra japa , Ashtãkshari Mantra japa and Nãma Sankirtan (Sri Raman Bhãgavata rendered the Ashtapati).

Kalasa theertha were from the ‘saptha punya nadi’ (the seven Sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Cauvery).

Anna dãna was performed to villagers from in and around Malaipattu village.

SPECIAL FEATURE:

15th February 2002:

Sri Swamiji honoured *Brahmasri Sripãda Srirãma Ganapati (Andhra) with the title ‘Veda Purusha’ A gold dollar with the inscription ‘Veda Purusha’ was presented to him.

*Brahmasri Sripãda Srirãma Ganapati is renowned for his expertise in rendering the Vedas. His ability stretches to performance of ‘Gana Pãrãyana’ in reverse order! Honoured by the several Mutts of the Country, he has been honoured with a golden ‘kavacha’ by Sringeri Mutt! On the 15th evening, this Vedic Scholar, recited the ‘Ganam’ in reverse order, in the Presence of Sri Swamiji!

16th February 2002:

Sri Kanchi Kãmakoti Peetãdipati Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal graced the occasion on 16th February, 2002, at 6.30 a.m.

		Sri Swamiji received Kanchi Kãmakoti Peetãdipati with all honours - 'Chatram, Chãmaram, Poorna Kumbam' - at the entrance to the road leading to the Ashram. Sri Swamiji offered a huge garland and a crown made of colourful flowers.
Sri Swamiji then led Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal to the Ashram. ‘Mangala Hãrati’ was taken to him, at the Ashram entrance by Smt. Jayanti Jãnakiraman and Smt. Mathura.
		Sri Swamiji led Kãmakoti Peetadipati to the Mandap in Bhãgavata Bhavanam.
The Kãmakoti Peetadipati showed ‘karpoora hãrati’ to Mãdhuri Sakhi sametha Premika Varadan. Sri Swamiji then led Sri Jayendra Swamigal to the ornamental wooden Peeta placed at the northern end of Bhãgavata Bhavanam.
		‘Swãgata patram’ (Welcome address) was read out by Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma, ‘Mukya adyãpak’ of our Mission’s Veda Patasala. Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal addressed the gathering. He praised the various activities taken up and successfully executed by our Sri Swamiji.
Sri Swamiji then led Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal to Sri Kalyana Srinivasa Perumal Temple, awaiting Mahãsamprokshanam. They were within the ‘garba graha’ (sanctum sanctorum) for some time.
		Sri Swamiji then led Sri Jayendera Saraswati Swamigal to the ‘Yãga sãla’ ground.
Sri Swamiji honoured by the chief priest of Kanchi Kãmãkshiamman Temple.
On 16th evening, 'Villupãttu' performance (a folk art) was staged at the temple.
Utsavamurti arrived this evening. Thirumanjanam with 108 kalasams was performed and Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma performed puja to the Utsav Murthy. Then, the Lord was taken in a short procession.

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