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|| OM NAMO BHAGAVATE RUDRAYA ||
Our Salutations to Omnipresent Lord Rudra
Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprashna, is a hymn devoted to Bhagavan Shiva. Sri Rudram comprises of two parts. The first part known as Namakam is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, Taittariya Samhita in the fourth chapter. The second part known as Chamakam is found in the seventh chapter.
There are several mantras found in Sri Rudram that are used to bring great peace and enlightenment. Foremost among the mantras contained in Rudram are the Panchakshari Mantra; “Om namah Shivaya” (ॐ नमः शिवाय) and Mahaa Mrutyunjaya mantra
“Tryambakam yajamahe Sugandhim pushtivardhanam
Urvarurkamiva bhandhanan mrityor mukshiya mamirtaat.”
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
“He who has divine fragrance, who makes men powerful and full of plenty; Him we worship, the three-eyed Rudra. As easily as a ripe berry falls from its stalk, release me from death, and let me not turn away from immortality and enlightenment.”
According to Vedic rituals, Ekadasha Rudra homam is a highly desired purification method, to seek the blessings of Sri Rudra. Rithviks recite Eleven recitations of Rudram followed by one Anuvaakam of Chamakam after each Avruthi, invokes the powers of eleven Sri Rudra forms, Pushtivardhanam, Sugandhi and Thryambaka, who are the most significant personalities, improves life longevity, good health and strength.
This year at SVT, Ekadasa Rudhra Homam is being performed as prelude to the Shiva Mahotsavam (29th February 24 till 10 March 2024) on Sunday, 25th February 2024.
Rithviks from Sydney Veda Patasala, and Vedic and Cultural Centre of Australia will participate and perform “Rudhra Japam”
Commencing at 7.00am with Sri Vigneshwara Pooja – Sankalpam – the rituals continue with 11 Rudhra Jabams; 11 Dravya Abishekams; Vasudhara Homam; Maha Poornahuti; Kalasa Abhishekam for Lord Sri Chandramouleeswarar, Goddess Sri Tripurasundari and Maha Deeparadhanai.
Ritual Donation:
Abhishekam – $101
Homam – $101
Archana – $20
Garland Donation:
Lord Shiva Malai – $135
Goddess Tripurasundari – $95
All are welcome to join and relish the vibration created by Rudhram chanting and receive the blessings of the Lord Sri Chandramouleeswarar.
Om Namashivayah!! Shivaya Namaha!!
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SHIVA MAHOTSAVAM 2024
Thursday 29th February 2024 to Sunday 10th March 2024
"Aum Trayambakam YajaamaheySugandhim Pusti VardhanamUrvaarukamiva BandhanaathMrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat"
Shiva Mahotsavam…sanctity being…Shiva Aaradhanai is a pathway to achieve fourth Purushartham (Dharma…Artha…Kama…Moksha) as per the skit ‘Gnanam Maheswaraath Ichethu’.
It all starts with, in the month of ‘Aypasi’ – Annabhishegam – continued in the month of ‘Margazhi’ – Arudhradarshan and concludes in the month of ‘Maasi’…MahaSivarathri!
Shiva Mahotsavam is an auspicious festivity to seek blessings from Lord Sri Chandramouleeswarar and Divine Mother Sri Tripurasundari.
At SVT Shiva Mahotsavam 2024 commences on 1st March with the Flag hoisting ceremony and concludes on 10th March 2024. Meenakshi Thiru’Kalyanam will be performed on Thursday the 7th March. MahaSivarathri on Friday the 8th March and Chariot Festival will be celebrated on Saturday the 9th March, followed by Choorna Utsavam and TheerthaVari Utsavam on the 10th March’24.
As a prelude to the Utsavam, Ekadasa Rudhra Homam will be performed on Sunday the 25th Feb’24 – Rithviks from ‘Sydney Veda Patasala’ and ‘Vedic & Cultural Centre of Australia’ will participate and perform Rudhra Japam and Homam.
Being an ardent devotee, you are being invited to come and join hands to ensure the Utsavam eventuates successfully. You are also requested to pass on this information, to your friends and relatives and all other passionate devotees of Lord Shri Chandramouleeswarar. We further believe this great ritual will bring the community members closer together and foster harmony.
Ritual Donations:
Yagasala Homam – $101
Abhishekam – $101 Archana – $20 ThiruKalyanam – $101Day’s / Part-day’s Sponsorship: $501, $1001 & $2001.
Garland Donations:
Day’s sponsor – $501
Morning session – $251 Evening session – $251 ThiruKalyanam – $251 Lord Shiva – $135Devotees are encouraged to take this opportunity to offer their prayers to the Lord and seek his divine blessings.
Hara Hara Mahadeva!! Om Namashivaya!! Shivaya Namah!!
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March 2024 Functions
Date | Day | Functions | Description |
08/03/2024 | Friday | Maha Pradosham & Maha Sivrathri | 5.30 p.m. Abhishekam for Nandhikeshwar & Sri Chandramouliswarar, Alanaram, Maha Deeparadhanai and Archanas. |
14/03/2024 | Thursday | Karadayan Nonbhu | |
22/04/2024 | Thursday | Sri Natarajar Abhishekam | 09.00am: Visesha Abhishekam for Sri Natarajar and Sri Abhirami followed by Alankaram, Maha Deeparadhanai and Archanas |
22/03/2024 | Thursday | Thryothasi Pradhosham | 5.30 p.m. Abhishekam for Nandhikeshwar & Sri Chandramouliswarar, Alanaram, Maha Deeparadhanai and Archnas |
24/03/2023 | Sunday | Poornima | 5.30 p.m. Lalitha Sahasranama archana for Sri Tripurasundari |
25/03/2024 | Monday | Holi Festival & Panguni Uthitam | 10.00am: Visesha Abhishekam for Sri Subramnya Swamy,Valli and Devasena followed by Alankaram, Maha Deeparadhanai and Archanas. |
30/03/2023 | Saturday | Shivalaya Prathishta Day | 08.00am: Anughya, Sri Vigneswara Pooja, Punyaka Vachchanam, Kalasa Pooja, Rudhra Moola mantra Homam and Poornahuti followed by Visesha Abhishekam, Alankaram and Maha Deeparadhanai. |
SHIVA MAHOTSAVAM -2024 - SCHEDULE
29/02/2024 | Thursday | Mahotsavam at Sri Shiva temple | Poorvangam |
01/03/2024 | Friday | Mahotsavam —1st day | 9.00am:DhwajaArohanam commences, Navashanthi Rishabha Vahanam – Both in the Morning and Evening. |
02/03/2024 | Saturday | Mahotsavam – 2nd Day | Padi Chattam; Surya Prabhai Vahanam |
03/03/2024 | Sunday | Mahotsavam – 3rd Day | Padi Chattam & Adhikara Nandi Vahanam |
04/03/2024 | Monday | Mahotsavam – 4th Day | Padi Chattam Kailasa Parvatha Vahanam |
05/03/2024 | Tuesday | Mahotsavam —5th day | Kamadhenu Vahanam & Rishabha Vahanam |
06/03/2024 | Wednesday | Mahotsavam – 6th Day | Hamsa Vahanam & Sesha Vahanam |
07/03/2024 | Thursday | Mahotsavam —7th Day | Gaja Vahanam & Pushpa Pallakku 2.00pm: Meenakshi ThiruKalyanam |
08/03/2024 | Friday | Mahotsavam —8th day | Aswa Vahanam & Padi chattam Maha Shivarathri : 6.00pm – 1st Kaala Pooja ; 11.00pm – 2nd Kaala Pooja 1.00am – 3rd Kaala Pooja ; 03.00am – 4th Kaala Pooja |
09/03/2024 | Saturday | Mahotsavam – 9th day | 10.30aa: Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) & Padi Chattam |
10/03/2024 | Saturday | Mahotsavam —10th Day Concludes | 9.30am: Choorna Utsavam ; 11.30am: TheerthaVari, 5.30pm: Dwaja AvarohanamPushpa Pallakku Dhwaja Avarohanam |
All are Welcome! Please contact Temple office for further details:02-4214 9080
www.svtsydney.org May Lord shower his blessings.