Purnima Pancha Ratri Mahotsavam July 18 – July 23, 2021 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 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 . (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 Namaka, Chamaka, Purusha Sukta, Homas.

3. Sri Pancha Sukta Homas. • Sri Suktam Homas • Sri Suktam Homas • Sri Medha Suktam Homas • Sri Durga Suktam Homas • Sri Suktam Homas

4. Sri Moola Homa (for immense intellectual power)

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5. Sri Panchakshari Homa – this homa will be performed every day for 5 days.

6. Sri 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 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 and Sri .

On this day, Mahabhishekam with 108 Kalashas, sacred water abhishekam will be performed. This abhishekams bestows longevity. Destroys all evils, enhances the glory of , 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 ) 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 of crores of births will perish and will be bestowed with all good fortunes. Morning - 9am - 10.30am, 27 Types of Special Abhishekams,

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Abhishekam with 108 Conches, Alankaram to the Lord, Special Archana “Shivarchanam with ” 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 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 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 Karaka (doer); Saturn (Shani) - the planet for 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 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 - 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.

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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 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 . 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. Friday morning from 10.02 Guru Purnima. The Star on this day is Purvashada, begins at 2.57 am.

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Since tithi of this morning is Chaturdashi, this day is considered by some as Chaturdashi; thus, the full moon tithi begins on the morning of the 24th July, considered as full moon day. Hence this day is seen by some as the Guru Purnima day. However, the full moon ends at morning 8.08 am on Saturday.

That is, the full moon day begins at 10.02 am on Friday and ends at 8.08 am on Saturday. For this reason, we will complete all the morning sevas to Gods and by 8am on Saturday in the temple. Then the homa must be performed, followed by full moon day special abhishekams to all gods and goddesses in Sri Manidweepa. For that reason, Sri Chandi Homa will be performed on Friday at 10.30 am, the early hours of Guru Purnami, it is a very powerful time. So, doing homa at that time gives a very great result. Performing Sri Chandi Homa on Guru Purnami gives miraculous power. Thus "Guru Purnima on Friday the 23rd ", the Sri Chandi Homa which begins at 11 am on that day, will be completed with Poornahuti at 1.30pm.

23rd evening from 7 pm - 7.30 pm Amma’s discourse. Guru Purnami - Paramapujya Sri Mathrudevi Karunamayi Amma - Sri Pada Pooja will be performed from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Blessed are those who witness this Guru Pada Pooja program. Karunamayi Amma, the KailasaVasini(Goddess who resides on ), Kalpavriksham (wish fulfilling tree) of the Earth for all, at this time of her descent into this world; we are very, very lucky to be born as human beings.

We worship the divine lotus feet of the goddess who herself is ‘Gurumandalarupini’ (She who embodies in Herself the lineage of ). What more could you want for this human birth? All are invited to witness the glorious Guru Purnima Celebration virtually.

Jai Karunamayi Sri Manidweepa Maha Samsthanam Andhra Pradesh, India

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