bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Sravana Sukla Pournami (Full Moon day in the Lunar month Sraavana Maasam) is reckoned as Hayagreeva Jayanthi the day Lord Vishnu incarnated as Hayagreeva and restored to the Universe the lost Vedas and the day generally coincides with Upakarma. Haya means Horse and Greeva means Neck; Hayagreeva means the Horse headed Supreme God of knowledge and wisdom. Hayagreeva also means the one who has an auspicious and beautiful throat (Hayagreeva) from where all the divine knowledge (Vedas) has articulated/have been proclaimed. Lord Vishnu in His incarnation as Hayagreeva has killed the demons Madhu & Kaitabha to restore the lost Vedas stolen from Lord Brahma. We find a reference to this in Sri MadBhagavatham in 2nd and 7th Canto. Madhu-Kaitabha, are personification of passion and ignorance and Lord Vishnu as Hayagreeva is the Supreme God of Knowledge and destroyer of ignorance.

Schedule of Saptha Raathrotsava at Mantralayam... Worshiping Gurus’ (preceptor) is a tradition in Hinduism that is in vogue since time immemorial and Hindu philosophy confers paramount importance to spiritual gurus. They are regarded as a link between an individual and immortal; a transparent personification of divine grace and compassion. If we absolutely surrender to a true Guru with true devotion without any reservation he will save us from all sorrow and suffering; show us the path to salvation. Divine gifted Guru Sarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Swamy of Mantralayam one of the most acclaimed Saints, a true and pious Guru, an embodiment of compassion is in the forefront of such divine and noble souls who have taken birth on this earth in the recent Indian history. Whether Sri Raayaru (Sri Raaghavendra Swamy) is inside or outside the Brundavana it doesn’t make any difference; his merits will not get diluted. He has performed several miracles when he was alive and also after enteri...

What does the term 'Kumbha' signify… Literally Kumbha means water pot; it signifies a container and water in the pot. In a religious parlance Kumbha is compared with Kalasha which is nothing but Pot (Ghata) containing water with other ingredients. Kalasha (Kumbha) is considered as highly auspicious and sacred symbol in Hindu religion. A Kalasha can generally be one of the following viz. earthen, copper, brass, silver, gold depending on one’s capacity and occasion.  Kumbha is also an astrological sign Aquarius (Kumbha Raasi) 11 th house in the natural zodiac whose Lord is Saturn. Traditionally we come across Kalasha being used in all the Hindu religious rituals viz. Nithya Karma; Deva Kaarya (Daily Pooja, Homa, Vratha etc.); Subha Kaarya (Marriage, Gruha Pravesa etc.); Pithru Kaarya. Apart from the above we also come across Kalasha being used on special occasions like while welcoming a distinguished personality (Poorna-Kumbha); In temple rituals we come across ...

With Jupiter (Bruhaspathi) already transiting in the zodiac sign Leo (Simha Raasi); Sun entering into Leo sign (Simha Sankramana) on 17 th August 2015 (midnight) it marks the beginning of once in 12 years famous river festival of Godavari river called Nasik Kumbha Mela.   When Jupiter enters Leo sign (14.07.2015) it marks the beginning of Godavari Pushkara and when Sun joins Jupiter in Leo sign it is reckoned as Kumbha-Mela at Nasik in Maharashtra State. Nasik Kumbha-Mela will be held up to 25 th September 2015.  Ocean of humanity (men; women; sadhus; saints) from all walks of life irrespective of caste; creed; region; participate in this Hindu religious and spiritual fair (Kumbha Mela) in millions of numbers. This time it is being held at Nasik (Maharashtra State) on the banks of the holy river Godavari. Previous Kumbha-Mela at Nasik was held in the year 2003. Right at the foot of Godavari’s birth place (Brahmagiri in Sahyadri ranges of Western Gh...

PRADAKSHINA (Circumambulation) Pradakshina means circumambulation (Parikrama) around the intended idol/icon in a temple which is a form of worship that is in vogue in Hindu religion and culture since time immemorial. Generally we come across devout Hindus taking Pradakshina around Thulasi plant; Aswatta Vruksha (Peepal Tree); Sacred Cow (Go Pradakshina); around sacred fire; apart from the temple deity; Lord Hanuman; Sri Raaghavendra Swamy Brundavana, Navagraha etc. Apart from normal Pradakshina, we come across special types of Pradakshina (circumambulation) like Giri Pradakshina (famously at Arunachala/Simhachala), Anga Pradakshina (famously at Tirumala/Mantralayam), Praakaara Pradakshina (famously at Sri Rangam); Aatma Pradakshina, Somasuutra Pradakshina (during Pradosha time) etc. Actually Pradakshina is a sort of penance to beseech the God’s grace to get rid of bad karmas that one may be facing in life. The guiding principle behind this is that, if God’s worship is ...

Go-Padma Vratha This vratha is dedicated to the worship of cows during the four holy months of Chaturmasam starting from Aashaada Sukla Ekaadasi and ending on Kartheeka Sukla Dwaadasi.   Go-Padma Vratha includes worshiping of Cows; cleaning of cattle sheds; decorating with Kolams (rangoli) drawing a  picture of Cow and Calf and filling it up with 33 # Padmas drawn with Rangoli; and performing 33 # circumambulations (pradakshina) around the picture, giving #33 Arghya, Apoopa Daana etc. Those who cannot go to the cattle shed perform this in their houses by drawing picture as said above. This Vratha is to be observed for 5 years and then perform Udyaapana. Pourancally Subhadra Devi sister of Lord Sri Krishna is said to have observed this Gopadma Vratha. In   Hinduism, Cow is considered as holy and a symbol of auspiciousness and worshiping Cow is a Vedic culture. It is strongly believed that all Deities reside in the body of a sacred Cow and is revered as a...