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Guru Purnima Pancha Ratri Mahotsavam July 18 – July 23, 2021 Guru Purnima Pancha Ratri Mahotsavam of Lord Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami, which is available due to the virtue of millions of births. Day 1:- 18th July 2021 The Dakshinayana punyakalam begins on the 17th of this month. This day is 'Navami', Sunday with the star Swati. 1.This morning from 9 am to 10.30 am Special Rudrabhishekam Panchamritas Mahabhishekam; Laghunyasa with Namaka, Chamaka; Purusha Sukta, Sri Durga Sukta Mahabhishekams, Bilvarchana (Bael leaves archana), Dhoopam (incense), Deepam (lamp), Naivedyam offerings, Maha Harathis, Shodasha Vishesha pooja and followed by Mantrapuspam. 2. Evening, 6 pm "Special Homas to Lord Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami. • Sri Maha Ganesha Homa. (Modukas 108) Garika (grass), with Cow ghee. • Special Homas on this day – Vastu Shanthi Homa. As Kuja planetary aggression is so severe this year; If the Vastu (layout) of the house is not good; to prevent the doshas affect the house and avoid anyone from getting bedridden in that house - this Vastu Shanthi Special Homas are performed. • Sri Rudra Namaka, Chamaka, Purusha Sukta, Homas. 3. Sri Pancha Sukta Homas. • Sri Suktam Homas • Sri Devi Suktam Homas • Sri Medha Suktam Homas • Sri Durga Suktam Homas • Sri Lakshmi Suktam Homas 4. Sri Dakshinamurthy Moola Mantra Homa (for immense intellectual power) Page 1 of 6 5. Sri Shiva Panchakshari Homa – this homa will be performed every day for 5 days. 6. Sri Shiva Sahasranama Homa – this homa will be performed every day for 5 days. 7. Sri Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Homa For Lord Sri Guru Dakshinamurthy Swami, Special Poojas, Special Homas, Great Abhishekams, Magnificent Decorations, Incredible Meru Harathis, many special events are held in Grand Elegance. Since this day is a Sunday, a special pooja "Bhasmarchana" (with ash) will be performed. This pooja will bring the fruit of infinite wealth. On this day the "Kamala (Lotus) Vahanam Seva" decoration will take place. Day 2:- "Bilwarchana" will take place. The Vahana is “Pedda Nemali Vahanam (Large Peacock Vahana)”. 19th July 2021 - Monday, Dasami, Visakha Star. Sri Mahalakshmi Vrataram Day. Puri Rathyatra (Chariot Festival), Skanda Panchami, Skanda Sashti, Toli Ekadashi; like this, Gopadma Vratham, Vasudeva Dwadashi, Kokila Vratham and Guru Purnima, all occur in the month of Ashada. This day is a special, Somwar Vrat (Monday fast) which is beloved to Lord Parameshwara and Goddess Sri Jaganmata. On this day, Mahabhishekam with 108 Kalashas, Ganga sacred water abhishekam will be performed. This abhishekams bestows longevity. Destroys all evils, enhances the glory of Brahma, destroys sins, removes all difficulties. Every day, along with the Panchamrutam, Chandanam (sandal powder), coconut water, vibhudi, fruits, flowers, fruit abhishekams, Haridra (turmeric) abhishekams, will be performed. Shiva abhishekams is done 108 times with the sacred waters of the Ganges, bestows grace of Lord Shiva. Day 3:- "Pedda Shesha Vahanam (Large Serpent Vahana)" (Worship with Rudrakshas) 20th July 2021 Ashada Shuddha Toli (First) Ekadashi. This day is 'Anuradha Star’, for those in this star are very, very gentle and constantly serving others in their life. Whose life is a life of great sacrifice. With the most sacred heart, experiencing inner hardships. On this 3rd day, those in this star, if one worships Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami, the karmas of crores of births will perish and will be bestowed with all good fortunes. Morning - 9am - 10.30am, 27 Types of Special Abhishekams, Page 2 of 6 Abhishekam with 108 Conches, Alankaram to the Lord, Special Archana “Shivarchanam with Rudraksha” are performed on this day. All the sins of hundreds of millions of births will be destroyed. Witnessing this Rudrakasha pooja bestows all kinds of immense wealth. On this day there will be "Pedda Shesha Vahanam Seva”, Sarvaalankara Seva, Special Archanas will be performed. This day special homa - 'Nakshatra Shanthi Homa”. Evening - 6pm - until 9.30pm, all the above homas will be performed with special devotion and care. On this day, Nakshatra Shanti Homas will be held especially for the 27 stars for the prevention of Kuja dosha and Shani dosha and for the strength of Jupiter (Guru). Special vahana sevas, Pancha Ratri, the reason for these special events to be held for Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami is, many stars do not have Gurubalam (Jupiter strength) this year. Worship of Lord Sri Maha Deva in the form of Lord Sri Dakshinamurthy, bestows Gurubalam. Therefore, according to the respective stars, the respective tithi (lunar dates), the week, the Vahana Seva to Lord Sri Swami, as decided by the Vedic scholars, the glorious Guru Mahotsavam will be held to Lord Sri Arunachala Swami on this special Pancha Ratri. This day is the special sacred day of beginning Gopadma Vratam. The homas performed on this day bestows infinite results. Day 4: - 21st July 2021, Wednesday, Ashada Shuddha Dwadashi. The Jyeshta star, this day is Gopadma Dwadashi; Vasudeva Dwadashi, worshipping the cows on this day destroys the sins of many births. On this day feeding fodder (grass - in your name) to Gomata, will be bestowed with good luck and grace of Goddess Sri Lakshmi. From 9am - 10.30am, in addition to the above mentioned homas, special homa "Sri Dakshinamurthy Kavacham (Armor)” will be performed on this day for protection of your entire family. The syllables in this mantra give immense protection and Gurubalam (strength of Jupiter). In the morning, after the special abhishekams, the alankara seva, Sri Shiva Ashtottaram, along with the special offerings of Sri Devi Ashtottaram, incense dhoopam, deepam offerings, along with special offerings the Maha Mangala Meru Harathi seva, followed by Mantrapushpam offerings. In the evening, as usual, all special homas take place. On Wednesday worshipping Sri Dakshinamurthy Swami, by performing abhishekams, performing or witnessing poojas your intellect will be radiant. You will obtain immense knowledge and grace of Lord Sri Ganesha. Wednesday is the day of Sri Ganesha. This day is also the day of Lord Sri Eshwara, the Knowledge Page 3 of 6 giver! This Sri Dakshinamurthy Swami pooja bestows the grace and great compassion of both father (Lord Shiva) and Son (Lord Ganesha). Sri Swami and Sri Ganesha are the “Provider of Buddhi (Intellect)”; therefore, this Wednesday's pooja bestows Vedic knowledge and all prosperities. Sharps the memory power. Morning- abhishekams, poojas; Homas begin at 6 pm in the evening. On this day, many special Sankalpam (resolutions) will be done. Special poojas are performed for Gurubalam (strength of Jupiter). Jupiter (Guru) the planet for Dharma Karaka (doer); Saturn (Shani) - the planet for Karma karaka that bears fruit for the deeds done; may cause some disasters to the temples this year. The influence of Saturn is more likely to degrade human minds. To prevent this, these homas will be done for 5 days for Gurubalam. Jupiter, Saturn, both together in Capricorn will cause more atheism in the world this year. Most difficulties will be reduced if there is Gurubalam (strength of Jupiter). For example: uterine diseases for women, severe financial distress, panic attacks will continue for many crores of people until Feb 15th next year. "Uttare, Pratyuttarechaiva" - who does what with his hands; It means that we will experience the karma we have done. " Yat karma tat phalat”. The Jupiter (guru), therefore, is the one who has the power to alleviate these severely afflicting karmas, for the compassion of Guru in the form of Paramahamsa, on this day “Hamsa Vahanam Seva”- with glorious decorations will take place. 60 years ago, i.e. 1961, similar conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter was seen in Capricorn. Then came the cholera and caused a lot of deaths. To stop everything seriously, Sri Karunamayi Amma has been taking only 1 glass of juice for the last 50 days and is continuing this initiation. This initiation will be ended after Guru Purnima; Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami who receives Hamsa Vahanam Seva on this day, special puja is performed with the names of Rudra Trishati with good pearls. Day 5: – 22nd July 2021 "Thursday" Ashada Shuddha Trayodashi - Moola Star. Until afternoon 12 O’clock 10 mins its Trayodashi Then comes Chaturdashi. Trayodashi - Pradosha Vrata Day is the day of worshipping Lord Sri Shiva. Morning, 9 am - 10.30 am Abhishekams will be held. Flowers decoration, followed by Sri Arunachala Shivarchana, Dhoopam, Deepam, Maha Naivedyam offerings, Neerajana seva, followed by Maha Mantrapushpam will be offererd. Page 4 of 6 Evening 6pm 1 Sri Maha Ganapati. Moduka, Cow ghee homa 2 Sri Guru Dakshinamurthy Shiva Moolamantra homa 3 Sri Rudram Namaka, Chamaka, Purusha Sukta homa 4 Sri Shiva Panchakshari homa 5 Sri Rudra Gayatri 6 Sri Shiva Mrutyunjaya homa 7 Sri Shiva Sahasranama homa 8 Sri Manyu Suktam homa (very Special Homa) 9 Sri Dakshinamurthy Gayatri homa All these homas will be performed. These 5 days have 5 special homas. 1st Day - Sri Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Homa 2nd Day - Navagraha Shanthi Homa 3rd Day – Nakshatra Shanthi Homa (homa for individual stars) 4th Day - Sri Dakshinamurthy Kavacha (Armor) Homa 5th Day - Sri Sukta Homa 5th day - On the last day, "Sri Nandi Vahanam Seva " a special beloved vahana seva to Lord Sri Kailasnath Sri Maha Deva will take place. The uniqueness of Sri Manyu Sukta that takes place on this day is that Sri Manyu Sukta Homa protects you from your enemies, court problems and many hardships. There is nothing comparable to this glorious Manyu Sukta homa in bestowing eternal protection, peace of mind, courage and power. On this day, Lord Sri Arunachaleshwara Swami on Nandi Vahanam receives special pooja with Silver Nagalingam flower offerings. These Pancha Ratri Sri Arunachaleshwara Homas, Archanas, Abhishekams, all are incredible. It is the virtue of millions of births to witness the Lord Sri Swami on these Vahanas. To all of you great devotees, this is our invitation. Retreat Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 18th July 19th July 20th July 21st July 22nd July 23rd July 23rd July 2021 Friday, 6th day, Chaturdashi - until 10.01 am.
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    BOOK REVIEWS Copper and Bronze Metallurgy in Late Prehistoric Xinjiang: Its Cultural Context and Relationship with Neighboring Regions. Jianjun Mei. BAR International Series 865. Oxford: Archaeopress. 2000. 187 pp, 31 tables, 12 maps, 155 figures, bibliogra­ phy, £30.00. ISBN 1-84171-068-7. Reviewed by Vincent C. Pigott, Institute ofArchaeology, University College, London The excavation by Chinese archaeologists cal interaction existed between Xinjiang of naturally mummified Caucasoid indivi­ and its neighboring regions during the duals dating as early as the second millen­ Bronze (c. 2000-1000 B.C.) and Iron Ages nium B.C. in the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, (c. 1000-300 B.C.). His overarching goal China's westernmost province, are of un­ is to furnish an enhanced understanding questionable import in discussions of the of the archaeological and cultural contexts movements of people across Eurasia in later of late prehistoric Xinjiang, while at the prehistory. The cemeteries in which the same time offering a new perspective on Tarim mummies were found mark what how metallurgy spread into the province, is currently the easternmost presence of and how this technology may have reached ancient Europoid peoples, representatives eastwards into the Chinese heartland. of the Eurasian steppe culture (see Barber In his introductory chapter Mei reviews 1999; Mair 1998; Mair and Mallory 2000). both the background of the development Metal artifacts in copper and its alloys stand of archaeology and the foci of pertinent among the most important possible archae­ prior research in Xinjiang. Crucial here is ological markers of these wide-ranging the role of external cultural influences in movements.
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    S Om Sri Sai Ram W A M I’ S B H A J A N S Sai Center of Stamford, April 2015 Multi-Faith Prayers Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayat (3x) Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi •We contemplate the glory of Light illuminating the three worlds: gross, subtle, and causal. I am that vivifying power, love, radiant illumination, and divine grace of universal intelligence. We pray for the divine light to illumine our minds. •2 Sai Center of Stamford, April 2015 Multi-Faith Prayers (continued) Our Father, Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done On Earth, As It Is In Heaven. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread, And Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us. And Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil. For Thine Is The Kingdom, And The Power, And The Glory, Forever And Ever. Amen. •3 Sai Center of Stamford, April 2015 Multi-Faith Prayers (continued) Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad (3x) Hear Oh Israel, The Lord is our God. The Lord is One. Ashem Vohû Vahishtem Astî Ushtâ Astî Ushtâ Ahmâi Hyat Ashâi Vahishtâi Ashem Righteousness is the highest virtue; that alone is happiness. •4 Sai Center of Stamford, April 2015 Multi-Faith Prayers (continued) Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Salutations to the Blessed One, the holy One, and the Fully Enlightened One. Buddham Saranam Gacchami Dhammam Saranam Gacchami Sangham Saranam Gacchami I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the teaching (righteousness), I take refuge in the community of followers •5 Sai Center of Stamford, April 2015 Multi-Faith Prayers (continued) Bismillah Ir-Rahman Ir-Rahim (3x) La ilaha Illallah, Allah Allah (3x) I begin with the name of God, most gracious, most merciful.