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In our country we find very few temples of Goddess Saraswathi which are of very ancient origin. Out of two such famous temples dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi one which can be easily accessed is in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh in a prominent place called Basar. Situated on the Banks of holy river Godavari, Goddess at Basar is known as Gnana Saraswathi the one who bestows knowledge. It is the only ancient temple in the entire South India that is dedicated to the Goddess of Learning Sri Saraswathi.

(Gnaana Saraswathi - Basar)

Legend behind the Temple...

As per sthala purana (local legend) it is said that Sage Sri Veda Vyasa of Mahabharata fame, after the Kurukshetra war went on a pilgrimage as a part of his spiritual pursuit. During the course of his pilgrimage he reached Basar situated on the banks of the holy river Godavari in Dandakaranya. He found this place to be very peaceful and serene for his penance and started meditating. It is believed that the Divine Mother appeared before him and ordained him to install the idols of Shakthi trio (Maha Saraswathi, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kali) at this place. Accordingly Sage Sri Veda Vyasa did so by bringing three handful of sand from the river bed and started worshiping the Divine Mother. Miraculously these sand heaps got transformed into Shakthi Trio forming three idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Kali. Due to the involvement of Sage Sri Vedavyasa who stayed at this place thenceforth it came to be known initially as Vyaasapuri which in course of time became Vasara and ultimately as Basara or Basar.

Though it is a Kshethra of Shakthi trio it became popular as a Saraswathi Kshethra dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi known here as Gnaana Saraswathi. Here, Goddess Saraswathi the presiding deity is depicted in a seated position holding Veena, her instrument in two hands and the sand idol bedecked with turmeric. Adjacent we find the shrine of Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kali at a little distance.

Temple Timings...

Temple remains open from morning 4.00 am to night 8.30 pm. In between it is closed during afternoon from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm.

Aksharabhyasam at Basar Temple

The temple of Gnaana Saraswathi at Basar is famous for a ritual known as Aksharabhyasam; formal induction of a child into education. Many people bring their children to this temple especially on Vasantha Panchami day and induct them into Aksharabhyasa with the strong belief that they would prosper well in their education and learning.

Festivals at Basar

Special celebrations are held at this Saraswathi temple on the occasion of Vasantha Panchami, Shivarathri that falls during the months of January-February and on the occasion of Devi Navarathri festival, Dussera during September-October. Thousands of pilgrims take bath in the holy river Godavari and seek the blessings of Gnana Saraswathi on these occasions.

How to Reach Basar?

Though the temple is located in Adilabad District, it is nearer to Nizamabad town in the Northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. The place Basar is well connected by rail and road.  By Road Nizamabad is connected to NH-7. APSRTC runs number of buses to Basar connecting major towns and cities of Andhra Pradesh. By road it is 210 km from Hyderabad, 55 km from Nizamabad and 70 km from Nirmal. Basar is also on the rail map of India situated on the Hyderabad – Manmad section of South Central Railway at a distance of about 30 km from Nizamabad. Nanded in Maharastra is 80 km from Basar. All trains passing in this route stop at Basar station. Nearest airport is Hyderabad an international airport about 210 km from Basar.

Stay and Accommodation

For a days visit there may be no need for a stay and accommodation. One can return by night to the nearest town of Nizamabad or Hyderabad city. For those who would like to stay overnight there are number of Hotels and Guest houses including that of TTD’s, providing accommodation to pilgrims at reasonable cost.

For more details...

Executive Officer,
Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam,
Basara - Village: Mudhole Mandal,
Adilabad (Dt.), Pin - 504101,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Tele: (91) 08752-243503
Executive Officer: (91) 08752-243550

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu

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Sri Panchami (Vasantha Panchami)

India, the birth place of Hinduism is rich in spirituality, religious cultures, faiths, austerities, customs and traditions that we don’t find any where else in the world. In the words of Mark Twain “India is the cradle of the human race, the birth place of human speech, the mother of history, the grand mother of legend, and the grand mother of tradition. The most valuable and most instructive material in the history of man is treasured up in India only” We have a unique calendar with each day and each month denoting some or the other religious event or festival associated with a tradition and culture which is being followed since time immemorial.  Repetition of these events is only to remind the mankind its significance always with a divine message behind it.

As we move into the Hindu Lunar calendar eighth month is denoted as Kartheeka Masam that generally comes around October-November of every year.  It marks the beginning of winter season.  When the Moon is at or nearer to the constellation of Kruttika on full Moon day that month is denoted as Kartheeka masam.  It is also known as Koumudhi masam the month full of moon light.

Daamodara Masam

Lord Sri Maha Vishnu in the name of Daamodara is the presiding Deity (Masa niyamaka) for Kartheeka masam. Daamodara is one of the prominent names that we generally find being referred to Lord Sri Krishna. We find a reference to the word Daamodara in sloka # 40 of Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama Sthothram. Daamodara is a combination of two Sanskrit words Daama + Udara. Daama means rope and Udara means belly.  Daamodara means the one who was tied with a rope to his belly. Reference to this we find in Sri Mad Bhagavatham 10th canto in the story of Lord Sri Krishna during his playful childhood days with his foster mother Yashoda. In this episode we find Lord Sri Krishna (Daamodara) liberating Nalakubera and Manigreeva the two sons of the Divine Cashier and Demi God Kubera from the curse of sage Narada.

Dhaam also means an abode and Udara means abdomen. Dhaamodara spiritually means the one whose abdomen is the abode for the entire universe or the one in whose belly rests the entire universe.  He is the one who can liberate the souls from the cycle (rope) of births and deaths.  Kartheeka masam also known as Damodara masam is very dear to Lord Sri Krishna (Kartheeka Daamodara) and worshipping Him during this month is sacred and highly meritorious.

Bali Paadyami

Sacred day King Bali gave Daana to Lord Vaamana is celebrated as Bali Paadyami (Bali Prathipada) which occurs on the very first day of Kartheeka masam viz. Kartheeka Sukla Prathipada. Worshiping Lord Sri Vaamana on this day is very sacred and celestial. This day is considered to be very sacred and auspicious for giving charity and one will get multiple merits even if little charity is given in memory of King Bali.

Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, Kubera (Divine Cashier), and Cow (Gomatha) on this day are also given lot of significance. Govardhana pooja is also performed on the day of Bali Paadyami by symbolically making an icon of Govardhana Parvatha with cow dung or with cooked rice and it is worshiped along with Lord Sri Krishna who had lifted it and provided shelter to Cowherds and cattle under the mountain.

Uttana Dwadasi

Kartheeka Sukla Ekadasi known as Prabhodini Ekadasi marks the end of Chaturmasam the day Lord Sri Maha Vishnu wakes up from His Yoganidra that he entered on the day of Aashada sukla Ekadasi (Sayani Ekadasi). Kartheeka Sukla Dwadasi also known as Uttana Dwadasi is celebrated as a festival of Goddess Thulasi when Thulasi plant is symbolically married to a Salagrama Shila (Lord Vishnu) called Thulasi Damodara Vivaha with all grandeur.


On this day while worshipping we find people keeping a branch of Amla tree (Amalakki) besides the Thulasi plant. If that day is missed out, it is generally celebrated on the Full Moon day-Kartheeka Pournami. Uttana Dwadasi is also known as Ksheerabdhi Dwadasi the day on which Ksheera Samudra was churned. It is also referred to as Brunda (Vana) Dwadasi in the name of Divine Thulasi.  

  

Traditions of Kartheeka Masam

Kartheeka masam is considered as highly auspicious and sacred month for worshipping both Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva. We also find people worshipping Lord Subramanya who is also known as Karthikeya during this month. Kartheeka masam is the holiest among the four months of Chaturmasam. We find an exclusive script known as Kartheeka Purana dedicated in the name of Kartheeka masam.  

It is believed and said that during Kartheeka masam, Goddess Ganga (River Ganges) enters all the rivers, lakes and ponds and flows as Antarvahini. People observe strict austerities during this month. Lot of significance and prominence is given during Kartheeka masam for taking bath in sacred rivers before sunrise, lighting of lamps (Deepaaraadhana), fasting, visiting of Shiva and Vishnu temples, giving charity especially Deepa Dana, Salagrama Pooja, and Vana Bhojana. 

Actually Kartheeka Snana Vratha begins from Aaswayuja Sukla Pournami (as per Solar Calendar) and is held for a period of one month up to Kartheeka Pournami.  Whereas as per Lunar calendar, it begins from Karthika Sukla Paadyami and is held up to Karthika Bahula Amaavaasya. 

On the full moon day, Kartheeka Pournami we find people especially women floating lighted lamps in rivers and lakes after sunset. In some parts of South India, we find people performing the festival of Naga Chaturthi on the 4th day of bright fortnight in Kartheeka Masam.

Worship of Lord Shiva during Kartheeka masam

Kartheeka masam is very dear to Lord Shiva who is extensively worshipped throughout Kartheeka masam, especially on Mondays known as Kartheeka Soma Vara.  People take up a special austerity known as Kartheeka Soma Vara Vratham during this month which is considered as highly meritorious. On this day Lord Shiva is exclusively worshipped along with His consort Goddess Parvathi Devi, by taking bath early in the morning, by visiting a Shiva temple, lighting lamps, performing abhisheka, giving charity, observing mouna vratha, and also observing fast. 
 
Rare coincidence of Kartheeka masam + Somavaara (Monday) + Sapthami thithi + Sravana Nakshathra is considered as highly sacred and meritorious for worshipping Lord Shiva and is referred to as Koti Somavaara Vratham.

Dhaathri Vana Bhojana

Another significant feature that we find in Kartheeka masam is Vana Bhojana, taking food under the shade of an Amla (Amlaki) tree. Dhaathri is a Sanskrit word meaning Amla.  This is generally performed on any day during the month, other than Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Sapthami thithi days.  Generally it is performed on any of the lunar days starting from Trayodasi in sukla paksha to Panchami in Krishna Paksha. On this day a ritual known as Dhaathri Pooja and Dhaathri Havana is performed worshipping Lord Damodara (Sri Krishna) under an Amla Tree.

Thereafter people are served with food in open space within the vicinity of Amla tree.  It is generally a mass event.  By doing Vana Bhojana like this it is said that one would get rid of the dosha from Paraanna Bhojana, partaking food in others houses. Nowadays this Vana Bhojana has become a corporate culture where, we find Corporates taking their employees for a picnic during Kartheeka masam known as Kartheeka Samaraadhana.  In performing this ritual there is a message of health significance and worshipping of the nature.

At Tiruchanoor Sri Padmavathi Devi temple, annual Brahmotsavam known as Kartheeka Brahmotsavam of Goddess Padmavathi Devi will be held every year during Kartheeka Masam.  As per Padma Purana it is said that Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi emerged out of Lotus (Padma) flower on the day of Kartheeka Sukla Panchami from the midst of Padma Sarovara.

Kartheeka Sukla Dwadasi is considered as Swayambhuva Manvaadi the day on which Swayambhuva Manvanthara had commenced; Kartheeka Sukla Pournami is referred to as Indra Saavarni Manvaadi, the day on which Indra Saavarni Manvanthara had commenced, and Kartheeka Sukla Navami is considered as Krutha Yugaadi the day on which Krutha Yuga had commenced.  Kartheeka masam also marks the beginning of the New Year as per Vikrama Sakha calendar. 

Any austerity, ritual, worship, charity performed during Kartheeka masam is more meritorious than the one performed on ordinary days. Kartheeka masam in Hindu sampradaya is a highly rewarding month that has been prescribed by Sages for acquiring spiritual as well as materialistic benefits inculcating a spiritual as well as physical discipline.

Na Kaartheeka samo maasa, Na Deva Kesavaatparam
Nacha Vedasamam Shaasthram, Na theertham Gangayaasamam

There is no month equal to Kartheeka masam, there is no God equivalent to Lord Kesava (Sri Hari), there is no script equal to Veda, and there is no theertha (pilgrimage) equal to sacred river Ganges.

Important events/festivals during Karthika Maasa are…
> Bali Paadyami;
> Yama Dwiteeya;
> VijayaDasara Aaraadhana;
> Uttaana Dwaadasi – Thulasi Damodara Vivaha;
> Vaikunta Chaturdasi – Dhathri Havana - Vana Bhojana;
> Sri Dhanwanthari Jayanthi (Bhaula Dwadasi)
> Sri Padmanabha Theerthara Aaradhana;
> Vruschika Sankramana

kAma krOdha biDisi ninna nAma jihveyoLage nuDiso
shrii mahAnubhAvanAda dAmOdarA ||

ಕಾಮಕ್ರೋಧ ಬಿಡಿಸಿ ನಿನ್ನ | ನಾಮ ಜಿಹ್ವೆಯೊಳಗೆ ನುಡಿಸು ||
ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾನುಭಾವನಾದ ದಾಮೋದರ ||
(KanakaDasaru)
O' great dAmodara, free me from desire and anger. Make me to always recite your name.

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu

Hari Sarvottama-Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajo Vijayate

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Sri MahaLakshmi chintana



mahAlaxMyaShTakaM (Indra krutha...)

॥ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ್ಯಷ್ಟಕಂ ॥
ನಮಸ್ತೇಽಸ್ತು ಮಹಾಮಾಯೇ ಶ್ರೀಪೀಠೇ ಸುರಪೂಜಿತೇ ।
ಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಗದಾಹಸ್ತೇ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 1॥
ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಗರುಡಾರೂಢೇ ಕೋಲಾಸುರಭಯಂಕರಿ ।
ಸರ್ವಪಾಪಹರೇ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 2 ॥
ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞೇ ಸರ್ವವರದೇ ಸರ್ವದುಷ್ಟಭಯಂಕರಿ ।
ಸರ್ವದುಃಖಹರೇ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 3॥
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಬುದ್ಧಿಪ್ರದೇ ದೇವಿ ಭುಕ್ತಿಮುಕ್ತಿಪ್ರದಾಯಿನಿ ।
ಮಂತ್ರಮೂರ್ತೇ ಸದಾ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 4॥
ಆದ್ಯಂತರಹಿತೇ ದೇವಿ ಆದ್ಯಶಕ್ತಿಮಹೇಶ್ವರಿ ।
ಯೋಗಜೇ ಯೋಗಸಂಭೂತೇ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 5॥
ಸ್ಥೂಲಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಮಹಾರೌದ್ರೇ ಮಹಾಶಕ್ತಿ ಮಹೋದರೇ ।
ಮಹಾಪಾಪಹರೇ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 6॥
ಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಿತೇ ದೇವಿ ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣಿ ।
ಪರಮೇಶಿ ಜಗನ್ಮಾತಾ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 7॥
ಶ್ವೇತಾಂಬರಧರೇ ದೇವಿ ನಾನಾಲಂಕಾರಭೂಷಿತೇ ।
ಜಗತ್ಸ್ಥಿತೇ ಜಗನ್ಮಾತರ್ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ 8॥
ಫಲಶ್ರುತಿ ।
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ್ಯಷ್ಟಕಸ್ತೋತ್ರಂ ಯಃ ಪಠೇದ್ಭಕ್ತಿಮಾನ್ನರಃ ।
ಸರ್ವಸಿದ್ಧಿಮವಾಪ್ನೋತಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ನೋತಿ ಸರ್ವದಾ ॥
ಏಕಕಾಲೇ ಪಠೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಮಹಾಪಾಪವಿನಾಶನಮ್ ।
ದ್ವಿಕಾಲಂ ಯಃ ಪಠೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಧನಧಾನ್ಯಸಮನ್ವಿತಃ ॥
ತ್ರಿಕಾಲಂ ಯಃ ಪಠೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಮಹಾಶತ್ರುವಿನಾಶನಮ್ ।
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀರ್ಭವೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಸನ್ನ ವರದಾ ಶುಭಾ ॥
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ।
॥ ಇತೀಂದ್ರಕೃತಂ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ್ಯಷ್ಟಕಂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣಮ್ ॥

॥ महालक्ष्म्यष्टकं ॥
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ १॥
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुरभयङ्करि ।
सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ २ ॥
सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्वदुष्टभयङ्करि ।
सर्वदुःखहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ३॥
सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदे देवि भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायिनि ।
मन्त्रमूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ४॥
आद्यन्तरहिते देवि आद्यशक्तिमहेश्वरि ।
योगजे योगसम्भूते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ५॥
स्थूलसूक्ष्ममहारौद्रे महाशक्ति महोदरे ।
महापापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ६॥
पद्मासनस्थिते देवि परब्रह्मस्वरूपिणि ।
परमेशि जगन्माता महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ७॥
श्वेताम्बरधरे देवि नानालङ्कारभूषिते ।
जगत्स्थिते जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ८॥
फलश्रुति ।
महालक्ष्म्यष्टकस्तोत्रं यः पठेद्भक्तिमान्नरः ।
सर्वसिद्धिमवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥
एककाले पठेन्नित्यं महापापविनाशनम् ।
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धनधान्यसमन्वितः ॥
त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं महाशत्रुविनाशनम् ।
महालक्ष्मीर्भवेन्नित्यं प्रसन्न वरदा शुभा ॥
महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ।
॥ इतीन्द्रकृतं महालक्ष्म्यष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

॥ మహాలక్ష్మ్యష్టకం ॥
నమస్తేఽస్తు మహామాయే శ్రీపీఠే సురపూజితే ।
శఙ్ఖచక్రగదాహస్తే మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౧॥
నమస్తే గరుడారూఢే కోలాసురభయఙ్కరి ।
సర్వపాపహరే దేవి మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౨ ॥
సర్వజ్ఞే సర్వవరదే సర్వదుష్టభయఙ్కరి ।
సర్వదుఃఖహరే దేవి మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౩॥
సిద్ధిబుద్ధిప్రదే దేవి భుక్తిముక్తిప్రదాయిని ।
మన్త్రమూర్తే సదా దేవి మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౪॥
ఆద్యన్తరహితే దేవి ఆద్యశక్తిమహేశ్వరి ।
యోగజే యోగసమ్భూతే మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౫॥
స్థూలసూక్ష్మమహారౌద్రే మహాశక్తి మహోదరే ।
మహాపాపహరే దేవి మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౬॥
పద్మాసనస్థితే దేవి పరబ్రహ్మస్వరూపిణి ।
పరమేశి జగన్మాతా మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౭॥
శ్వేతామ్బరధరే దేవి నానాలఙ్కారభూషితే ।
జగత్స్థితే జగన్మాతర్మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥ ౮॥
ఫలశ్రుతి ।
మహాలక్ష్మ్యష్టకస్తోత్రం యః పఠేద్భక్తిమాన్నరః ।
సర్వసిద్ధిమవాప్నోతి రాజ్యం ప్రాప్నోతి సర్వదా ॥
ఏకకాలే పఠేన్నిత్యం మహాపాపవినాశనమ్ ।
ద్వికాలం యః పఠేన్నిత్యం ధనధాన్యసమన్వితః ॥
త్రికాలం యః పఠేన్నిత్యం మహాశత్రువినాశనమ్ ।
మహాలక్ష్మీర్భవేన్నిత్యం ప్రసన్న వరదా శుభా ॥
మహాలక్ష్మి నమోఽస్తు తే ।
॥ ఇతీన్ద్రకృతం మహాలక్ష్మ్యష్టకం సమ్పూర్ణమ్ ॥

ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಂ ಕ್ಷೀರಸಮುದ್ರರಾಜ ತನಯಾಂ ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಧಾಮೇಶ್ವರೀಮ್ |

ದಾಸೀಭೂತ ಸಮಸ್ತದೇವ ವನಿತಾಂ ಲೋಕೈಕ ದೀಪಾಂಕುರಾಮ್ ||

ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ಮಂದ ಕಟಾಕ್ಷ ಲಬ್ಧ ವಿಭವದ್-ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೇಂದ್ರ ಗಂಗಾಧರಾಮ್ |

ತ್ವಾಂ ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯ ಕುಟುಂಬಿನೀಂ ಸರಸಿಜಾಂ ವಂದೇ ಮುಕುಂದಪ್ರಿಯಾಮ್ ||


లక్ష్మీం క్షీరసముద్రరాజ తనయాం శ్రీరంగధామేశ్వరీమ్ |

దాసీభూత సమస్తదేవ వనితాం లోకైక దీపాంకురామ్ ||

శ్రీమన్మంద కటాక్ష లబ్ధ విభవద్-బ్రహ్మేంద్ర గంగాధరామ్ |

త్వాం త్రైలోక్య కుటుంబినీం సరసిజాం వందే ముకుందప్రియామ్ ||

लक्ष्मीं क्षीरसमुद्रराजतनयां श्रीरङ्गधामेश्वरीं

दासीभूतसमस्तदेववनितां लोकैकदीपाङ्कुराम् ।

श्रीमन्मन्दकटाक्षलब्धविभवब्रह्मेन्द्रगङ्गाधरां त्वां

त्रैलोक्यकुटुम्बिनीं सरसिजां वन्दे मुकुन्दप्रियाम् ॥

lakShmIM kShIrasamudrarAjatanayAM shrIra~NgadhAmeshvarIM

dAsIbhUtasamastadevavanitAM lokaikadIpA~NkurAm |

shrImanmandakaTAkShalabdhavibhavabrahmendraga~NgAdharAM tvAM

trailokyakuTumbinIM sarasijAM vande mukundapriyAm ||

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 SRI VARAHA DEVARA CHINTANA (PDF - new script)

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ಶ್ಯಾಮ: ಸುದರ್ಶನ ದರಾಭಯ ಸದ್ವರೇತೋ |
ಭೂಮ್ಯಾ ಯುತೋಽಖಿಲ ನಿಜೋಕ್ತ ಪರಿಗ್ರಹೈಶ್ಚ |
ಧ್ಯೇಯೋ ನಿಜೈಶ್ಚ ತನುಭಿ: ಸಕಲೈರುಪೇತ: |
ಕೋಲೋ ಹರಿ: ಸಕಲ ವಾಂಛಿತ ಸಿದ್ಧಯೇಽಜ: ||

श्याम: सुदर्शन दराभय सद्वरेतो ।
भूम्या युतोऽखिल निजोक्त परिग्रहैश्च ।
ध्येयो निजैश्च तनुभि: सकलैरुपेत: ।
कोलो हरि: सकल वांछित सिद्धयेऽज: ॥

Sri AadiVaraha Stotram (Bhudevi kruta)

श्री आदिवराह स्तोत्रं (भूदेवी कृतं)

(Sri VaraAha PuraanaAntargatha)

धरण्युवाच |

नमस्ते देवदेवेश वराहवदनाऽच्युत |

क्षीरसागरसंकाश वज्रशृंग महाभुज || १ ||

उद्धृतास्मि त्वया देव कल्पादौ सागररांभसः |

सहस्रबाहुना विष्णो धारयामि जगंत्यहम् || २ ||

अनेकदिव्याभरणयज्ञसूत्रविराजित |

अरुणारुणांबरधर दिव्यरत्नविभूषित || ३ ||

उद्यद्भानुप्रतीकाशपादपद्म नमो नमः |

बालचंद्राभदंष्ट्राग्र महाबलपराक्रम || ४ ||

दिव्यचंदनलिप्तांग तप्तकांचनकुंडल |

इंद्रनीलमणिद्योतिहेमांगदविभूषित || ५ ||

वज्रदंष्ट्राग्रनिर्भिन्न हिरण्याक्षमहाबल |

पुंडरीकाभिताम्राक्ष सामस्वनमनोहर || ६ ||

श्रुतिसीमंतभूषात्मन् सर्वात्मन् चारुविक्रम |

चतुराननशंभुभ्यां वंदिताऽऽयतलोचन || ७ ||

सर्वविद्यामयाकार शब्दातीत नमो नमः |

आनंदविग्रहाऽनंत कालकाल नमो नमः || ८ ||

ಶ್ರೀ ಆದಿವರಾಹ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರಂ 

ಧರಣ್ಯುವಾಚ |

ನಮಸ್ತೇ ದೇವದೇವೇಶ ವರಾಹವದನಾಽಚ್ಯುತ |

ಕ್ಷೀರಸಾಗರಸಂಕಾಶ ವಜ್ರಶೃಂಗ ಮಹಾಭುಜ || ೧ ||

ಉದ್ಧೃತಾಸ್ಮಿ ತ್ವಯಾ ದೇವ ಕಲ್ಪಾದೌ ಸಾಗರರಾಂಭಸಃ |

ಸಹಸ್ರಬಾಹುನಾ ವಿಷ್ಣೋ ಧಾರಯಾಮಿ ಜಗಂತ್ಯಹಮ್ || ೨ ||

ಅನೇಕದಿವ್ಯಾಭರಣಯಜ್ಞಸೂತ್ರವಿರಾಜಿತ |

ಅರುಣಾರುಣಾಂಬರಧರ ದಿವ್ಯರತ್ನವಿಭೂಷಿತ || ೩ ||

ಉದ್ಯದ್ಭಾನುಪ್ರತೀಕಾಶಪಾದಪದ್ಮ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ |

ಬಾಲಚಂದ್ರಾಭದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಾಗ್ರ ಮಹಾಬಲಪರಾಕ್ರಮ || ೪ ||

ದಿವ್ಯಚಂದನಲಿಪ್ತಾಂಗ ತಪ್ತಕಾಂಚನಕುಂಡಲ |

ಇಂದ್ರನೀಲಮಣಿದ್ಯೋತಿಹೇಮಾಂಗದವಿಭೂಷಿತ || ೫ ||

ವಜ್ರದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಾಗ್ರನಿರ್ಭಿನ್ನ ಹಿರಣ್ಯಾಕ್ಷಮಹಾಬಲ |

ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಭಿತಾಮ್ರಾಕ್ಷ ಸಾಮಸ್ವನಮನೋಹರ || ೬ ||

ಶ್ರುತಿಸೀಮಂತಭೂಷಾತ್ಮನ್ ಸರ್ವಾತ್ಮನ್ ಚಾರುವಿಕ್ರಮ |

ಚತುರಾನನಶಂಭುಭ್ಯಾಂ ವಂದಿತಾಽಽಯತಲೋಚನ || ೭ ||

ಸರ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಮಯಾಕಾರ ಶಬ್ದಾತೀತ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ |

ಆನಂದವಿಗ್ರಹಾಽನಂತ ಕಾಲಕಾಲ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ || ೮ ||

శ్రీ ఆదివరాహ స్తోత్రం (భూదేవీ కృతం)

ధరణ్యువాచ |

నమస్తే దేవదేవేశ వరాహవదనాఽచ్యుత |

క్షీరసాగరసంకాశ వజ్రశృంగ మహాభుజ || ౧ ||

ఉద్ధృతాస్మి త్వయా దేవ కల్పాదౌ సాగరరాంభసః |

సహస్రబాహునా విష్ణో ధారయామి జగంత్యహమ్ || ౨ ||

అనేకదివ్యాభరణయజ్ఞసూత్రవిరాజిత |

అరుణారుణాంబరధర దివ్యరత్నవిభూషిత || ౩ ||

ఉద్యద్భానుప్రతీకాశపాదపద్మ నమో నమః |

బాలచంద్రాభదంష్ట్రాగ్ర మహాబలపరాక్రమ || ౪ ||

దివ్యచందనలిప్తాంగ తప్తకాంచనకుండల |

ఇంద్రనీలమణిద్యోతిహేమాంగదవిభూషిత || ౫ ||

వజ్రదంష్ట్రాగ్రనిర్భిన్న హిరణ్యాక్షమహాబల |

పుండరీకాభితామ్రాక్ష సామస్వనమనోహర || ౬ ||

శ్రుతిసీమంతభూషాత్మన్ సర్వాత్మన్ చారువిక్రమ |

చతురాననశంభుభ్యాం వందితాఽఽయతలోచన || ౭ ||

సర్వవిద్యామయాకార శబ్దాతీత నమో నమః |

ఆనందవిగ్రహాఽనంత కాలకాల నమో నమః || ౮ ||

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 SRI SHODASABAHU NRUSIMHA ASHTAKA

(Sri Vijayeendra Theertha Virachita Sri Nrusimha Stuthi)

(Sanskrit-Kannada-Telugu-Tamil versions)


We all know that Mantralaya Guru Saarvabhouma Sri Raaghavendra Swamy was an incarnation of Bhakta Prahlada for whose sake Lord Sri Hari took a rare and unique form of Lord Narasimha.
According to the legend behind Shodasabahu Narasimha being worshiped at Mantralaya Kshethra, Sri Vibhudendra Theertharu had spent several years at Ahobila Kshethra on the banks of Bhavanashini river during which time he procured the icon of Shodasabahu Narasimha Devaru while performing his morning rituals in the river.
This icon was worshiped by Sri Guru RaAyaru (Sri Raaghavendra Swamy) also during his tenure and is being continued in the Mutt's parampara.
Sri Shodashabahu NrusimhaAshtaka was composed by Sri Vijayeendra Theertharu - Parama Guru of Sri Guru Raayaru;
Enthah punyaatmaru namma PrahladaRaayaru, saakshaat Paramaatmana (Narasimha) darshana maadida bhagyavantaru. Antaah Bhakta Prahladana avatarave namma Guru RAayaru 🙏🙏🙏
One should not miss to have darshan of Sri GuruRaayaru🙏on the day of Sri Nrusimha Jayanthi, the greatest devotee of Bhagawan Narasimha.
Only those who follow Mantralaya Guru Saarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Swamy who is none other than PrahladaRayaru will get anugraha from Lord Lakshmi Narasimha.
ಶ್ರೀ ರಮಣಿ ಕರಕಮಲ ಪೂಜಿತ | ಚಾರುಚರಣ ಸರೋಜ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಸ |
ಮೀರವಾಣಿ ಫಣೀಂದ್ರ ವೀಂದ್ರ | ಭವೇಂದ್ರ ಮುಖವಿನುತ |
ನೀರಜಭವಾ೦ಡೋದಯ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ | ಕಾರಣನೇ ಕೈವಲ್ಯದಾಯಕ |
ನಾರಸಿಂಹನೆ ನಮಿಪೆ ಕರುಣಿಪುದೆಮಗೆ ಮಂಗಳವಾ ||
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श्रीविजयींद्रतीर्थविरचिता श्रीनृसिंहस्तुतिः
भूखंडं वारणांडं परवरविरटं डंपडंपोरुडंपं
डिं डिं डिं डिं डिडिंबं दहमपिदहमैर्झंपर्झंपैश्च झंपैः ।
तुल्यास्तुल्यास्तुतुल्याः धुमधुमधुमकैः कुंकुमांकैः कुमांकैः
एतत्ते पूर्णयुक्तं अहरहकरहः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ १ ॥
भूभृद्भूभृद्भुजंगं प्रलयरववरं प्रज्वलद्ज्वालमालं
खर्जर्जं खर्जदुर्जं खिखचखचखचित्खर्जदुर्जर्जयंतम् ।
भूभागं भोगभागं गगगगगगनं गर्दमत्युग्रगंडं
स्वच्छं पुच्छं स्वगच्छं स्वजनजननुतः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ २ ॥
एनाभ्रं गर्जमानं लघुलघुमकरो बालचंद्रार्कदंष्ट्रो
हेमांभोजं सरोजं जटजटजटिलो जाड्यमानस्तु भीतिः ।
दंतानां बाधमानां खगटखगटवो भोजजानुस्सुरेंद्रो
निष्प्रत्यूहं स राजा गहगहगहतः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ३ ॥
शंखं चक्रं च चापं परशुमिषुमसिं शूलपाशांकुशास्त्रं
बिभ्रंतं वज्रखेटं हलमुसलगदाकुंत्यमत्युग्रदंष्ट्रम् ।
ज्वालाकेशं त्रिनेत्रं ज्वलदनलनिभं हारकेयूर भूषं
वंदे प्रत्येकरूपं परपदनिवसः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ४ ॥
पादद्वंद्वं धरित्रीकटिविपुलतरो मेरुमध्यूढ्वमूरुं
नाभिर्ब्रह्मांडसिंधुः हृदयमपि भवो भूतविद्वत्समेतः
दुश्चक्रांकं स्वबाहुं कुलिशनखमुखं चंद्रसूर्याग्निनेत्रं
वक्त्रं वह्निस्सुविद्युत्सुरगणविजयः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ५ ॥
नासाग्रं पीनगंडं परबलमथनं बद्धकेयूरहारं
रौद्रं दंष्ट्राकरालं अमितगुणगणं कोटिसूर्याग्नि नेत्रम् ।
गांभीर्यं पिंगलाक्षं भ्रुकुटित विमुखं षोडशार्धार्धबाहुं
वंदे भीमाट्टहासं त्रिभुवनविजयः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ६ ॥
के के नृसिंहाष्टके नरवरसदृशं देवभीत्वं गृहीत्वा
देवंद्यो विप्रदंदं प्रतिवचनपयायाम्यनप्रत्यनैषीः ।
शापं चापं च खड्गं प्रहसितवदनं चक्र चक्रीचकेन
ओमित्ये दैत्यनादं प्रकचविविदुषा पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ७ ॥
झं झं झं झं झकारं झुष झुष झुषितं जानुदेशं झकारं
हुं हुं हुं हुं हकारं हरितकहहसा यं दिशे वं वकारम् ।
वं वं वं वं वकारं वदनदलिततं वामपक्षं सुपक्षं
लं लं लं लं लकारं लघुवणविजयः पातु मां नारसिंहः ॥ ८ ॥
भूतप्रेतपिशाचयक्षगणशः देशांतदुच्चाटना-
च्चोरव्याधिमहज्वरं भयहरं शत्रृक्षयं निश्चयम् ।
संध्याकालजपं तमष्टकमिदं सद्भक्तिभूर्वादिभिः
प्रह्लादेव वरो वरस्तु जयिता सत्पूजितां भूतये ॥ ९ ॥
॥इति श्रीविजयींद्रतीर्थविरचिता श्रीनृसिंहस्तुतिः ॥
--- KANNADA ---
ಶ್ರೀವಿಜಯೀಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥವಿರಚಿತಾ ಶ್ರೀನೃಸಿಂಹಸ್ತುತಿಃ
ಭೂಖಂಡಂ ವಾರಣಾಂಡಂ ಪರವರವಿರಟಂ ಡಂಪಡಂಪೋರುಡಂಪಂ
ಡಿಂ ಡಿಂ ಡಿಂ ಡಿಂ ಡಿಡಿಂಬಂ ದಹಮಪಿದಹಮೈರ್ಝಂಪರ್ಝಂಪೈಶ್ಚ ಝಂಪೈಃ |
ತುಲ್ಯಾಸ್ತುಲ್ಯಾಸ್ತುತುಲ್ಯಾಃ ಧುಮಧುಮಧುಮಕೈಃ ಕುಂಕುಮಾಂಕೈಃ ಕುಮಾಂಕೈಃ
ಏತತ್ತೇ ಪೂರ್ಣಯುಕ್ತಂ ಅಹರಹಕರಹಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೧ ||
ಭೂಭೃದ್ಭೂಭೃದ್ಭುಜಂಗಂ ಪ್ರಲಯರವವರಂ ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲದ್ಜ್ವಾಲಮಾಲಂ
ಖರ್ಜರ್ಜಂ ಖರ್ಜದುರ್ಜಂ ಖಿಖಚಖಚಖಚಿತ್ಖರ್ಜದುರ್ಜರ್ಜಯಂತಮ್ |
ಭೂಭಾಗಂ ಭೋಗಭಾಗಂ ಗಗಗಗಗಗನಂ ಗರ್ದಮತ್ಯುಗ್ರಗಂಡಂ
ಸ್ವಚ್ಛಂ ಪುಚ್ಛಂ ಸ್ವಗಚ್ಛಂ ಸ್ವಜನಜನನುತಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೨ ||
ಏನಾಭ್ರಂ ಗರ್ಜಮಾನಂ ಲಘುಲಘುಮಕರೋ ಬಾಲಚಂದ್ರಾರ್ಕದಂಷ್ಟ್ರೋ
ಹೇಮಾಂಭೋಜಂ ಸರೋಜಂ ಜಟಜಟಜಟಿಲೋ ಜಾಡ್ಯಮಾನಸ್ತು ಭೀತಿಃ |
ದಂತಾನಾಂ ಬಾಧಮಾನಾಂ ಖಗಟಖಗಟವೋ ಭೋಜಜಾನುಸ್ಸುರೇಂದ್ರೋ
ನಿಷ್ಪ್ರತ್ಯೂಹಂ ಸ ರಾಜಾ ಗಹಗಹಗಹತಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೩ ||
ಶಂಖಂ ಚಕ್ರಂ ಚ ಚಾಪಂ ಪರಶುಮಿಷುಮಸಿಂ ಶೂಲಪಾಶಾಂಕುಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಂ
ಬಿಭ್ರಂತಂ ವಜ್ರಖೇಟಂ ಹಲಮುಸಲಗದಾಕುಂತ್ಯಮತ್ಯುಗ್ರದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಮ್ |
ಜ್ವಾಲಾಕೇಶಂ ತ್ರಿನೇತ್ರಂ ಜ್ವಲದನಲನಿಭಂ ಹಾರಕೇಯೂರ ಭೂಷಂ
ವಂದೇ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕರೂಪಂ ಪರಪದನಿವಸಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೪ ||
ಪಾದದ್ವಂದ್ವಂ ಧರಿತ್ರೀಕಟಿವಿಪುಲತರೋ ಮೇರುಮಧ್ಯೂಢ್ವಮೂರುಂ
ನಾಭಿರ್ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಂಡಸಿಂಧುಃ ಹೃದಯಮಪಿ ಭವೋ ಭೂತವಿದ್ವತ್ಸಮೇತಃ
ದುಶ್ಚಕ್ರಾಂಕಂ ಸ್ವಬಾಹುಂ ಕುಲಿಶನಖಮುಖಂ ಚಂದ್ರಸೂರ್ಯಾಗ್ನಿನೇತ್ರಂ
ವಕ್ತ್ರಂ ವಹ್ನಿಸ್ಸುವಿದ್ಯುತ್ಸುರಗಣವಿಜಯಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೫ ||
ನಾಸಾಗ್ರಂ ಪೀನಗಂಡಂ ಪರಬಲಮಥನಂ ಬದ್ಧಕೇಯೂರಹಾರಂ
ರೌದ್ರಂ ದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಾಕರಾಲಂ ಅಮಿತಗುಣಗಣಂ ಕೋಟಿಸೂರ್ಯಾಗ್ನಿ ನೇತ್ರಮ್ |
ಗಾಂಭೀರ್ಯಂ ಪಿಂಗಲಾಕ್ಷಂ ಭ್ರುಕುಟಿತ ವಿಮುಖಂ ಷೋಡಶಾರ್ಧಾರ್ಧಬಾಹುಂ
ವಂದೇ ಭೀಮಾಟ್ಟಹಾಸಂ ತ್ರಿಭುವನವಿಜಯಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೬ ||
ಕೇ ಕೇ ನೃಸಿಂಹಾಷ್ಟಕೇ ನರವರಸದೃಶಂ ದೇವಭೀತ್ವಂ ಗೃಹೀತ್ವಾ
ದೇವಂದ್ಯೋ ವಿಪ್ರದಂದಂ ಪ್ರತಿವಚನಪಯಾಯಾಮ್ಯನಪ್ರತ್ಯನೈಷೀಃ |
ಶಾಪಂ ಚಾಪಂ ಚ ಖಡ್ಗಂ ಪ್ರಹಸಿತವದನಂ ಚಕ್ರ ಚಕ್ರೀಚಕೇನ
ಓಮಿತ್ಯೇ ದೈತ್ಯನಾದಂ ಪ್ರಕಚವಿವಿದುಷಾ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೭ ||
ಝಂ ಝಂ ಝಂ ಝಂ ಝಕಾರಂ ಝುಷ ಝುಷ ಝುಷಿತಂ ಜಾನುದೇಶಂ ಝಕಾರಂ
ಹುಂ ಹುಂ ಹುಂ ಹುಂ ಹಕಾರಂ ಹರಿತಕಹಹಸಾ ಯಂ ದಿಶೇ ವಂ ವಕಾರಮ್ |
ವಂ ವಂ ವಂ ವಂ ವಕಾರಂ ವದನದಲಿತತಂ ವಾಮಪಕ್ಷಂ ಸುಪಕ್ಷಂ
ಲಂ ಲಂ ಲಂ ಲಂ ಲಕಾರಂ ಲಘುವಣವಿಜಯಃ ಪಾತು ಮಾಂ ನಾರಸಿಂಹಃ || ೮ ||
ಭೂತಪ್ರೇತಪಿಶಾಚಯಕ್ಷಗಣಶಃ ದೇಶಾಂತದುಚ್ಚಾಟನಾ-
ಚ್ಚೋರವ್ಯಾಧಿಮಹಜ್ವರಂ ಭಯಹರಂ ಶತ್ರೃಕ್ಷಯಂ ನಿಶ್ಚಯಮ್ |
ಸಂಧ್ಯಾಕಾಲಜಪಂ ತಮಷ್ಟಕಮಿದಂ ಸದ್ಭಕ್ತಿಭೂರ್ವಾದಿಭಿಃ
ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದೇವ ವರೋ ವರಸ್ತು ಜಯಿತಾ ಸತ್ಪೂಜಿತಾಂ ಭೂತಯೇ || ೯ ||
||ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀವಿಜಯೀಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥವಿರಚಿತಾ ಶ್ರೀನೃಸಿಂಹಸ್ತುತಿಃ ||
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శ్రీవిజయీంద్రతీర్థవిరచితా శ్రీనృసింహస్తుతిః
భూఖండం వారణాండం పరవరవిరటం డంపడంపోరుడంపం
డిం డిం డిం డిం డిడింబం దహమపిదహమైర్ఝంపర్ఝంపైశ్చ ఝంపైః |
తుల్యాస్తుల్యాస్తుతుల్యాః ధుమధుమధుమకైః కుంకుమాంకైః కుమాంకైః
ఏతత్తే పూర్ణయుక్తం అహరహకరహః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౧ ||
భూభృద్భూభృద్భుజంగం ప్రలయరవవరం ప్రజ్వలద్జ్వాలమాలం
ఖర్జర్జం ఖర్జదుర్జం ఖిఖచఖచఖచిత్ఖర్జదుర్జర్జయంతమ్ |
భూభాగం భోగభాగం గగగగగగనం గర్దమత్యుగ్రగండం
స్వచ్ఛం పుచ్ఛం స్వగచ్ఛం స్వజనజననుతః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౨ ||
ఏనాభ్రం గర్జమానం లఘులఘుమకరో బాలచంద్రార్కదంష్ట్రో
హేమాంభోజం సరోజం జటజటజటిలో జాడ్యమానస్తు భీతిః |
దంతానాం బాధమానాం ఖగటఖగటవో భోజజానుస్సురేంద్రో
నిష్ప్రత్యూహం స రాజా గహగహగహతః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౩ ||
శంఖం చక్రం చ చాపం పరశుమిషుమసిం శూలపాశాంకుశాస్త్రం
బిభ్రంతం వజ్రఖేటం హలముసలగదాకుంత్యమత్యుగ్రదంష్ట్రమ్ |
జ్వాలాకేశం త్రినేత్రం జ్వలదనలనిభం హారకేయూర భూషం
వందే ప్రత్యేకరూపం పరపదనివసః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౪ ||
పాదద్వంద్వం ధరిత్రీకటివిపులతరో మేరుమధ్యూఢ్వమూరుం
నాభిర్బ్రహ్మాండసింధుః హృదయమపి భవో భూతవిద్వత్సమేతః
దుశ్చక్రాంకం స్వబాహుం కులిశనఖముఖం చంద్రసూర్యాగ్నినేత్రం
వక్త్రం వహ్నిస్సువిద్యుత్సురగణవిజయః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౫ ||
నాసాగ్రం పీనగండం పరబలమథనం బద్ధకేయూరహారం
రౌద్రం దంష్ట్రాకరాలం అమితగుణగణం కోటిసూర్యాగ్ని నేత్రమ్ |
గాంభీర్యం పింగలాక్షం భ్రుకుటిత విముఖం షోడశార్ధార్ధబాహుం
వందే భీమాట్టహాసం త్రిభువనవిజయః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౬ ||
కే కే నృసింహాష్టకే నరవరసదృశం దేవభీత్వం గృహీత్వా
దేవంద్యో విప్రదందం ప్రతివచనపయాయామ్యనప్రత్యనైషీః |
శాపం చాపం చ ఖడ్గం ప్రహసితవదనం చక్ర చక్రీచకేన
ఓమిత్యే దైత్యనాదం ప్రకచవివిదుషా పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౭ ||
ఝం ఝం ఝం ఝం ఝకారం ఝుష ఝుష ఝుషితం జానుదేశం ఝకారం
హుం హుం హుం హుం హకారం హరితకహహసా యం దిశే వం వకారమ్ |
వం వం వం వం వకారం వదనదలితతం వామపక్షం సుపక్షం
లం లం లం లం లకారం లఘువణవిజయః పాతు మాం నారసింహః || ౮ ||
భూతప్రేతపిశాచయక్షగణశః దేశాంతదుచ్చాటనా-
చ్చోరవ్యాధిమహజ్వరం భయహరం శత్రృక్షయం నిశ్చయమ్ |
సంధ్యాకాలజపం తమష్టకమిదం సద్భక్తిభూర్వాదిభిః
ప్రహ్లాదేవ వరో వరస్తు జయితా సత్పూజితాం భూతయే || ౯ ||
||ఇతి శ్రీవిజయీంద్రతీర్థవిరచితా శ్రీనృసింహస్తుతిః ||
TAMIL (Please refer to Sanskrit version for panctuation)
ஶ்ரீவிஜயீம்த்ரதீர்தவிரசிதா ஶ்ரீந்ருஸிம்ஹஸ்துதிஃ
பூகம்டம் வாரணாம்டம் பரவரவிரடம் டம்படம்போருடம்பம்
டிம் டிம் டிம் டிம் டிடிம்பம் தஹமபிதஹமைர்ஜம்பர்ஜம்பைஶ்ச ஜம்பைஃ |
துல்யாஸ்துல்யாஸ்துதுல்யாஃ துமதுமதுமகைஃ கும்குமாம்கைஃ குமாம்கைஃ
ஏதத்தே பூர்ணயுக்தம் அஹரஹகரஹஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௧ ||
பூப்ருத்பூப்ருத்புஜம்கம் ப்ரலயரவவரம் ப்ரஜ்வலத்ஜ்வாலமாலம்
கர்ஜர்ஜம் கர்ஜதுர்ஜம் கிகசகசகசித்கர்ஜதுர்ஜர்ஜயம்தம் |
பூபாகம் போகபாகம் ககககககநம் கர்தமத்யுக்ரகம்டம்
ஸ்வச்சம் புச்சம் ஸ்வகச்சம் ஸ்வஜநஜநநுதஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௨ ||
ஏநாப்ரம் கர்ஜமாநம் லகுலகுமகரோ பாலசம்த்ரார்கதம்ஷ்ட்ரோ
ஹேமாம்போஜம் ஸரோஜம் ஜடஜடஜடிலோ ஜாட்யமாநஸ்து பீதிஃ |
தம்தாநாம் பாதமாநாம் ககடககடவோ போஜஜாநுஸ்ஸுரேம்த்ரோ
நிஷ்ப்ரத்யூஹம் ஸ ராஜா கஹகஹகஹதஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௩ ||
ஶம்கம் சக்ரம் ச சாபம் பரஶுமிஷுமஸிம் ஶூலபாஶாம்குஶாஸ்த்ரம்
பிப்ரம்தம் வஜ்ரகேடம் ஹலமுஸலகதாகும்த்யமத்யுக்ரதம்ஷ்ட்ரம் |
ஜ்வாலாகேஶம் த்ரிநேத்ரம் ஜ்வலதநலநிபம் ஹாரகேயூர பூஷம்
வம்தே ப்ரத்யேகரூபம் பரபதநிவஸஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௪ ||
பாதத்வம்த்வம் தரித்ரீகடிவிபுலதரோ மேருமத்யூட்வமூரும்
நாபிர்ப்ரஹ்மாம்டஸிம்துஃ ஹ்ருதயமபி பவோ பூதவித்வத்ஸமேதஃ
துஶ்சக்ராம்கம் ஸ்வபாஹும் குலிஶநகமுகம் சம்த்ரஸூர்யாக்நிநேத்ரம்
வக்த்ரம் வஹ்நிஸ்ஸுவித்யுத்ஸுரகணவிஜயஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௫ ||
நாஸாக்ரம் பீநகம்டம் பரபலமதநம் பத்தகேயூரஹாரம்
ரௌத்ரம் தம்ஷ்ட்ராகராலம் அமிதகுணகணம் கோடிஸூர்யாக்நி நேத்ரம் |
காம்பீர்யம் பிம்கலாக்ஷம் ப்ருகுடித விமுகம் ஷோடஶார்தார்தபாஹும்
வம்தே பீமாட்டஹாஸம் த்ரிபுவநவிஜயஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௬ ||
கே கே ந்ருஸிம்ஹாஷ்டகே நரவரஸத்ருஶம் தேவபீத்வம் க்ருஹீத்வா
தேவம்த்யோ விப்ரதம்தம் ப்ரதிவசநபயாயாம்யநப்ரத்யநைஷீஃ |
ஶாபம் சாபம் ச கட்கம் ப்ரஹஸிதவதநம் சக்ர சக்ரீசகேந
ஓமித்யே தைத்யநாதம் ப்ரகசவிவிதுஷா பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௭ ||
ஜம் ஜம் ஜம் ஜம் ஜகாரம் ஜுஷ ஜுஷ ஜுஷிதம் ஜாநுதேஶம் ஜகாரம்
ஹும் ஹும் ஹும் ஹும் ஹகாரம் ஹரிதகஹஹஸா யம் திஶே வம் வகாரம் |
வம் வம் வம் வம் வகாரம் வதநதலிததம் வாமபக்ஷம் ஸுபக்ஷம்
லம் லம் லம் லம் லகாரம் லகுவணவிஜயஃ பாது மாம் நாரஸிம்ஹஃ || ௮ ||
பூதப்ரேதபிஶாசயக்ஷகணஶஃ தேஶாம்ததுச்சாடநா-
ச்சோரவ்யாதிமஹஜ்வரம் பயஹரம் ஶத்ர்ருக்ஷயம் நிஶ்சயம் |
ஸம்த்யாகாலஜபம் தமஷ்டகமிதம் ஸத்பக்திபூர்வாதிபிஃ
ப்ரஹ்லாதேவ வரோ வரஸ்து ஜயிதா ஸத்பூஜிதாம் பூதயே || ௯ ||
||இதி ஶ்ரீவிஜயீம்த்ரதீர்தவிரசிதா ஶ்ரீந்ருஸிம்ஹஸ்துதிஃ ||
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AkSHaYa ThRUtHEeYa

Vaisaakha Sukla Trutheeya is celebrated as Akshaya Thrutheeya, one of the most auspicious days in Hindu calendar.

Akshaya means...

the one that is not perishable; everlasting;

the one that makes everything in life abundant.

Trutheeya is the 3rd day in Hindu Lunar calendar known as Jaya thithi.

Akshaya Thrutheeya is assumed as the day Tretha Yuga had commenced known as Tretha Yugaadi. It is also reckoned as Kalpaadi (Niilalohita).

According to sacred scripts,

Tretha Yuga had commenced on 3rd day of the bright fortnight (sukla Thrutheeya) in the lunar month Vaisakha Masam;

Krutha Yuga on the 9th day of the bright fortnight (sukla Navami) in Kaartheeka Masam;

Dwaapara Yuga on the New Moon day (Bahula Amaavaasya) in Maagha Masam;

Kali Yuga on 13th day of the dark fortnight (Trayodasi) in Bhaadrapada Masam;

In MahaBharatha, Lord Sri Krishna enlightened Dharmaraja about the significance of Akshaya Thrutheeya.

Vishnu Purana; Bhavishyottara Purana have also described the prominence of Akshaya Thrutheeya.

Astrologically Akshaya Thrutheeya is the day royal planets Sun and Moon will be in their signs of exaltation;

Sun in Aries (Mesha Raasi) and

Moon in Vrushabha Raasi (Taurus).

If the day coincide with Wednesday and Rohini constellation it is considered to be more meritorious.

Special celebrations are held at all Vishnu related temples on this sacred day of Akshaya Thrutheeya;

Brundavanas of Sri Raaghavendra Swamy including the Moola Brundavana at Mantralayam will be adorned with Chandana lepana on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya.

At Simhachalam Sri Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, special celebrations are held on this sacred day with a unique ritual called Chandanotsavam.

It is only on this particular day in the year, Lord gives darshan in Nija roopa without any decoration which is otherwise always fully covered with Chandana (sandalwood paste).

Worshiping Lord Sri Krishna with Chandana (sandalwood paste) on this day is highly meritorious;

Ya: karothi thruteeyaayaam Krushnam Chandana Bhooshitham!

Vaisaakhasya sithe pakshe sayaachyuta mandiram!!

One who worships Lord Sri Krishna with Chandana on this day will attain Vishnu Loka.

Reading/Listening/sponsoring Sri Venkatesa Mahaatmya (Srinivasa KalyaAna) PuraAna for a week-days starting from this day is highly meritorious.

Giving daana on this auspicious day is given lot of significance; which is highly sacred; celestial that will give multi-folded meritorious results.

What daana can be given/prescribed on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya?

Though there are many types of charities that can be given; giving Udaka Kumbha Dana on this auspicious day is given lot of prominence.

Yesha DharmaGhato Dhattoh Brahma Vishnu Sivathmaka

Asya Pradhanathsakalam mamasanthu manoratha;

Meaning: Let this water pot called Dharma Ghata signifying the trinal lords (Brahma, Vishnu and Siva) bring unto me fulfilment of all desires. This can be given either in memory of fore fathers or to please the Lord;

Apart from Udaka Kumbha Daana; what else can be given as charity on this day?

·        wheat;

·        curd rice;

·        umbrella;

·        paada raksha;

·        vasthra (clothes);

·        Gho-Daana (cow),

·        Bhoodana;

·        Hiranya Daana (Gold/silver/Cash)

Giving on this day is sacred, punyadayaka.

which will produce multi-fold and everlasting (Akshaya) merits.

Vasantha Pooja: giving Paanaka, Kosambari etc. (Palahara Pooja), to Brahmanas;

Yava homa, Yava Daana, Yava Bhakshana on this sacred day is meritorious - paapa parihaara;

AKSHAYA THRUTHEEYA = SADE THEEN MUHURTHA

In Hindu electional astrology Akshaya Thrutheeya is an auspicious day when one need not look into the Almanac (Panchaanga) to select an auspicious moment. It is called as Sade Theen Muhurtha.

Sade theen means 3½ and muhurtha means auspicious time.

Four such auspicious days in Hindu calendar are…

·        Chaithra Sukla Prathama (Paadyami) – Ugaadi day;

·        Vaisakha Sukla Thrutheeya (Tadiya) – Akshaya Thrutheeya;

·        Aaswayuja Sukla Dasami (Vijaya Dasami) – Dussera;

·        Kaartheeka Sukla Prathama (Paadyami) – Bali Paadyami;

Akshaya Thrutheeya is one of the most sacred days (Parvadina) in Hindu religious/spiritual calendar.

Maxims of sacred texts prescribe that during any Parva-Punya kaala one should perform meritorious activities (punya kaarya) like Snaana - Daana - Prayer - Pithru tharpana etc.

PARASHURAMA JAYANTHI

Akshaya Thrutheeya is reckoned as Sri Parashurama Jayanthi the sacred day Lord Parashuraama (Lord Vishnu’s Avathara) was born; Arghya to be given to Parashurama Devaru with the following sloka…

Jamadagnisutho Veera Kshatriaanthakara Prabho!

Gruhaanaarghyam Mayaa Dattam Krupayaa Parameswara!!

6th in the line of Dasavatharas, Parashurama was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni (one of the Saptha Rishis) and Renuka in Tretha Yuga.

Born in the clan of Sage Bhrigu he is also known as BhargavaRama.

He derived his name Parashurama from his weapon called Parashu (axe).

In sloka # 61 of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram,

Lord Vishnu is described as Khanda-Parashuh;

Parashurama the axe wielder.

He is the one with a punishing axe.

The power of that axe was so immense that all Kshathriyas who were arrogant were destroyed by it. He is the Lord wielding the invincible axe which was like a thunderbolt.

We come across the character of Parashurama in the epics Ramayana and Maha Bharatha.

Bheeshma, Drona and Karna of Mahabharatha fame were his disciples.

Lord Parashurama was known for his ardent devotion towards his parents.

Known for his valor and aggression Lord Parashurama killed the evil minded Kshathriyas 21 times to protect the world from their oppression and to suppress their pride and arrogance.

He later donated the land thus acquired to Brahmins and created a new land by pushing Samudra back throwing his arrow.

The area of land thus acquired came to be known as Parashurama Kshethra (Parashurama Srushti) which is believed to be the region between Arabian Sea and the western Ghats stretching from Nasik in Maharashtra up to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu covering the coastal belt of Kerala along with the Konkan region of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.

ESSENCE OF AkShAyA ThRuThEeYa

Akshaya Thrutheeya is one of the most sacred days (Parvadina) in Hindu religious/spiritual calendar.

Giving daana is one of the essentials of Akshaya Thrutheeya,

but how it should be? that pleases the supreme God Sri Hari;

Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagawadgita....

'Patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati

tad aham bhakty-upahritam ashnami prayatatmanah'

(Bhagawadgita - 9th Canto - sloka # 26)

That means whoever offers Me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, that I accept, offered with pure-mind and devotion.

It is not the intricacies of their design, elaborateness of the ritual, nor the splendour of gold and wealth exhibited, nor even the number of devotees attending, that contribute to their essential success.

Ultimately it is the sincerity and devotion (Bhakti) that counts in divine worship.

The very language and diction of the above stanza clearly sound the note that the material objects that one might offer are of no value to the Lord of the Universe, but it is the devotion and love that prompt the offerings that are accepted by the Deity.

Be it "a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water” it is but an insignificant thing that you offer; be it a golden temple, or be it a dry leaf, "whosoever with devotion offers" whatever be the offering, Lord Sri Krishna assures "THAT I ACCEPT."

Perhaps this could be the quintessence of Akshaya Thrutheeya the meritorious day.

For, when lovingly given, it becomes "a devout gift" and when it is offered by a sincere "pure minded” devotee, Lord has to accept it.

Therefore, on the whole, it is clear that an offering can be efficient, only when it is accompanied basically by two required conditions;

(a) "offered with devotion" and

(b) "by the pure-minded." (Saattvika)

One should not make a tall claim of giving daana rather, should be performed selflessly with utmost humility.

Publicizing everywhere the daana given, one will lose its merits.

Without Na-Mama.... there is no significance for Daana.

When once Na-Mama & Sri KrishnaArpana is said it is only ignorance to make a claim for Daana

To the extent these features are absent all offerings are mere economic waste and superstition breeding false-beliefs.

If properly done, it can serve as a good vehicle to tread the spiritual path of self-development.

We find several pouranic references in this context like, offering of Tandulam (beaten rice/avalakki) by Sudhama (Kuchela) etc.

Akshaya Thrutheeya is believed to be the day Sudhama (Kuchela) went to Lord Sri Krishna and offered Avalakki with utmost humility, sincerity and devotion.

In recent times a tradition has cropped up especially in South India wherein, one would have observed people buying Gold on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya with a belief that their wealth would get multiplied.

We find citizens rushing to Gold shops forming long queues;

in turn gold and jewel merchants offering fabulous discounts/schemes attracting customers etc.

It is only a myth that has no relevance and sanctity.

If at all anything is happening (good or bad), it is happening according to one's own destiny.

But, giving daana and performing sacred deeds is indeed recommended and prescribed on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya that will produce multifold meritorious results if not in this birth, at least in future births.

Chaanakya neethi says that be content with what you have already got; but don’t ever be content with your knowledge, self-improvement and charity. Satisfaction and contentment are the two wheels of life chariot.

To have a mind for giving daana when one is prosperous is a fruit of no ordinary austerity.

Maxims of sacred texts prescribe that during any Parva-Punya kaala one should perform meritorious activities (punya kaarya) like Snaana - Daana - Prayer - Pithru tharpana etc...

There is no point in simply celebrating festivals without understanding the significance and spirit behind them.

nA ksHyatHi itHi aksHayA (न क्षयति इति अक्षय) - The one and the only one Entity in this Universe which is everlasting (Akshaya) not perishable is Hari Sarvottama, Lord Vishnu the Supreme God;

Akshaya Thrutheeya – Chandanotsava at

Simhachala Kshethra

A rare and unique temple of Lord Vishnu; the Deity at this temple is known as VaraAha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, a rare form of Lord Vishnu in a unique combination of three figures depicting...

Varaaha in the face;

Naarasimha on the rear side of the head and in tail that of a lion; and

Manushya (human form) in the body.

2½ ft crystal clear idol of the Lord appears in a rare standing posture.

According to Kshethra Mahaatmya, this temple is believed to be in existence since the days of Krutha Yuga.

This unique and combined form of Lord Vishnu’s two incarnations’ viz. VaraAha and Naarasimha (both belonging to Krutha Yuga) got manifested at this place as per the prayers and request (wanted to have darshan of Lord Vishnu’s dual avatharas) of Prahlada (son of Hiranyakasipa) for whose sake Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Naarasimha. That day of Lord’s manifestation was incidentally (Akshaya Thrutheeya) Vaisaakha Sukla Thrutheeya.

According to Sthalapuraana, Prahlada was the first person to construct a temple for the Deity and conduct rituals.

In subsequent ages the Lord got manifested (as discovered by King Puruurava) again at this place during the days of King Puruurava (Lunar dynasty) and it was again incidentally on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya.

It is a custom and tradition since time immemorial to worship Lord Sri Varaaha and Lord Sri Naarasimha on this sacred day of Akshaya Thrutheeya.

At Simhachalam Sri Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, special celebrations are held on this sacred day when a unique ritual called Chandanotsavam will be held.

This ritual was conducted first by King Puruurava during whose period renaissance of the temple took place.

It is only on this particular day in the year, the Lord gives darshan in Nija roopa without any decoration which is otherwise always fully covered with Chandana (sandalwood paste).

Once in a year on the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya, old Chandana covering on the idol will be peeled off early in the morning, in the evening it will be covered again fully with fresh Chandana. In between time devotees gets an opportunity (for about 12 hours) to witness the Nija Roopa darshana of the Lord.

Chandana paste will be extracted by grinding the sandalwood (Chandana) sticks and the quantity of Chandana used for this ritual would be approx 500 kgs. Peeled off Chandana would be distributed to the devotees as Lord’s Prasaada.

Apart from the day of Akshaya Thrutheeya; Chandana (sandalwood paste) would be applied to the Lord’s idol at Simhachalam on three more occasions during Vaisakha; Jyeshta and Aashaada months in the year.

Ritual of Chandanotsavam attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country to get a rare darshan of the Lord.

Lord Hanuman opposite to Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam was installed by Sri Narahari Theertharu;

Simhachalam is located about 15 km from Vizag (Visakhapatnam) city in Andhra Pradesh which is accessible from all parts of the country by road; rail and air.


Sri KrushnaArpanamAstu
Hari sArvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajo Vijayate

nAhAm kArtA hAriH kArtA


Pushkara or Pushkar is a Sanskrit word derived from the element of Push (Pushti) meaning nourishment and Kara means one who does it. Pushkara is the energy that nourishes. With reference to the sacred rivers, Pushkara means the one who energize the rivers and provide spiritual purification. Pushkara also means Lotus, sanctified water, Swan, Sword, Sky, Lake etc. In Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram sloka # 5 we find a reference to the word Pushkara where Lord Vishnu is referred to as Pushkaraakshah meaning the one who has lotus eyes, the one who provides nourishment to the entire Universe and the one who is always present in sacred Theerthas. In Tirumala Kshethra the water tank near Sri Varaha Swamy temple is known as Swamy Pushkarini.

 In Astrology also we find a reference to the word Pushkara referred to as Pushkara Navamsa that purifies and nourishes the quality of the planet placed within it. In Electional Astrology especially for a marriage muhurtha we find preference being given for Pushkara Navamsa for a given Lagna that brings strength to the muhurtha chart.

Pushkar is the name of a famous pilgrim center known as Pushkara Kshethra located in Rajasthan about 17 km from Ajmer city.  It is said and believed that the lake here known as Pushkara Lake was the creation of Lord Brahma on the banks of which He performed penance for several thousands of years.  You will find here one of the very few temples where Lord Brahma is worshiped.

Pushkara also indicates the 12 years time factor in Vedic terms.  Pushkara or Pushkaram is a festival of a particular river celebrated once in twelve years based on the transit of Jupiter (Brihaspathi) in the zodiac.

Who is Pushkara?

As per scripts it is said that Pushkara is the son of Lord Varuna the Presiding Deity of all the rivers.  As per the legend behind, it is said that, once Pushkara prayed Lord Brahma and asked Him for a boon to live in the sacred waters (emanated from the foot of Primordial Lord Sri Maha Vishnu) of His Kamandalu with the intention of providing purity to all the Theerthas (Rivers). Looking at the selfless desire expressed by Pushkara, Lord Brahma granted him the boon to live in the waters of His Kamandalu. Later, Pushkara also performed penance and acquired the Jala Tattva Siddhi from Lord Shiva as a boon. By virtue of the boons acquired from Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva, Pushkara became the King of all Theerthas and was regarded as the Theerthapalaka.

Pushkara & Brihaspathi (Jupiter)

At that time when Pushkara acquired the boons, Brihaspathi (Jupiter) the Devaguru also performed penance and pleased Lord Brahma.  Looking at the perpetual sacredness of Pushkara, Brihaspathi wanted Lord Brahma to spare Pushkara to be with him permanently. But Pushkara was not prepared to go along with Brihaspathi. Then, Lord Brahma resolved the situation by asking Pushkara to be associated with Brihaspathi (Jupiter) for 12 days in the beginning and 12 days at the end of his sojourn in a particular raasi (house) in the zodiac, the transit of which generally happens once in a year. Accordingly, twelve sacred rivers have been identified in which Pushkara enters each River once in twelve years coinciding with the transit period of Jupiter in twelve zodiac signs.

Pushkara Schedule & Blessed Rivers

It has become a custom and tradition since time immemorial to celebrate the transit of Jupiter in a particular house in the zodiac as the Pushkara festival of a particular river.  The schedule is as follows..
Pushkara schedule starts with Ganga River when Jupiter enters into Mesha Raasi which is the first sign in the zodiac. Pushkara schedule for a particular river will be for one year, however, the first twelve days known as Aadi Pushkara and the last twelve days known as Anthya Pushkara are held to be highly sacred.

Merits & Significance

Astrologically Jupiter (Brihaspathi) the Devaguru is the most benevolent planet symbolizing the wealth, fortune, learning, knowledge, divinity, progeny, domestic peace, auspiciousness and above all the karaka for occurrence of Pushkaram. Pushkara the Theertharaja always resides in the Kamandalu of Lord Brahma in the sanctified waters that has emerged out from the foot of Lord Sri ManNarayana.  

 Entry of Pushkara into a particular river signifies the Pushkara festival when, all the Brahmaadi Devathas, all the Sages, all the Pithru Devathas, all the Theerthas in this Bhoomandala including Ganga (Ganges) enters into that particular river along with Brihaspathi and Pushkara. This time of their entry into a particular river is considered as highly sacred and celestial that has the power to diminish the ghastly and dreadful sins committed. Having darshan, taking bath, touching Pushkara waters, drinking the sacred waters of Pushkara is considered to be highly meritorious and soul cleansing.  It is considered as the most sacred time to perform rites to forefathers on the banks of Pushkara River that will help them to attain salvation.

Pushkara Vidhi

Our ancient seers have prescribed certain austerities to be observed during Pushkara time known as Pushkara Vidhi. Most important are Pushkara Snana (taking bath), Pushkara Vaasa (staying), Pushkara Darshana, Siro Mundana (tonsuring of head), Fasting, Pushkara Pithru Karma, and Pushkara Dana (charity).

Pushkara Snana

In Hindu philosophy lot of significance has been given for taking bath which is Nithya karma and that too in a flowing river is considered as the paramount. Exclusive Snana Vidhi has been prescribed by our elders the details of which will be covered in future posts. Taking bath in a sacred river during Parvakala is still more auspicious and when it is the days of Pushkara the merits are manifold.  It is said that during Pushkara all the Brahmaadi Devathas, Sages and Pithru Devathas will be residing in that Theertha (River) along with Brihaspathi and Pushkara. During Pushkara all the theerthas in the Universe will be entering into that particular river and will be flowing as Antarvahini.

Taking bath in a Pushkara river will help to cleanse the inner selves, wash out the evil tendencies and open up a path for a righteous living.  This bath should be taken early in the morning before Sunrise during Brahmi Muhurtham which is highly meritorious time.  It is believed that Pushkara Snana also has curative properties from chronic ill health.  After Pushkara Snana one has to pray and give Arghya to the concerned Pushkara Theertha (River), Theertha Raja (Pushkara), Brihaspathi, Lord Vishnu who is eternally present in all the Theerthas, Brahmaadi Devathas, Vasishtaadi Sages, Gangaadi Rivers and the Sun God (Sri Surya Narayana).

Pushkara – Pithru Karma

Pithru Yagna like performing Pithru Shraaddha, Tharpana have been prescribed to get discharged from Pithru Runa. This has been in vogue since time immemorial and even Avathara Purushas like Sri Ramachandra (Lord Sri Rama), Lord Parashurama have performed Pithru karma.  We, the human beings are no exception to this dictum. Performing Pithru Karma during Pushkara days also forms part of the Pithru Yagna which is considered as highly sacred and meritorious. Only those who have lost their parents are eligible to perform the sacred rites to their fore-fathers.  Pithru karma during Pushkara days has to be performed for all the deceased (Sarva Pithru). It has to be performed on the banks of the sacred Pushkara River like a Theertha Shraaddha.

This has to be performed preferably in the form of Anna Sraaddha with Pinda Pradhana and Brahmana Bhojana.  Hiranya Sraaddha is also in vogue where instead of rice, wheat flour is used for making Pindas and instead of Brahmana Bhojana they will be offered Dakshina. Pushkara sraaddha can be performed on any day during the 12 day period of Pushkaram, or on the 9th day or on the Pithru thithi day if it coincides except on the day of Ekaadasi.  

 It is said and believed that Pithrus (fore-fathers) will descend on Earth during Pushkara days and will reside on the banks of Pushkara River longing for their off-spring to perform Pithru Sraaddha. Performing Pushkara sraaddha, one will be bestowed with blessings from fore-fathers, peace and prosperity to the family. It will also work as remedy for various mundane problems one is facing in life related to marriage, progeny, health, poverty etc.

Pushkara Dhaana (Charity)

During Pushkara period Snana, Shraaddha and Dana are considered to be highly meritorious that gives eternal results. This charity (Dana) can be given to Brahmins in the form of Dasa Dana (10 in number) or Shodasa Dana (16 in number).  Some of the charities prescribed are as follows.

Anna Dana, Gold, Silver, Bhoo-Dana, Rice, Ghee, Jaggery, Honey, Grandha (sacred text), Vasthra, Paada Raksha (Chappals), Umbrella, Hand Stick, Fan, Sayya (Bedding), Phala (Fruits), Bell (Ghanta), Paathra (brass/silver vessel), Asana (Mat), Nava Dhanya, Milk, Cow, Salagrama, Pinda Daana.

Pushkaram is a very big river based festival in India participated by lakhs of people including foreign tourists and is performed across the path of that particular river. Since time immemorial Hindus consider rivers as Divine and river worship in the form of Pushkaram is performed to make the mankind realize the significance of water the life sustaining force. It is our ardent duty to respect and follow the traditions and culture pioneered by our elders with a great foresight and Pushkaram is one such sacred Hindu sampradaya that has descended from Sages which is highly auspicious and meritorious.

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