Sri Ranganatha Temple mahA SamprOkashNam

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The Bhakthakotis in this part of the world are still basking in the glory,

radiating in all its splendour, from the Lord Ranganatha temple in Pomona,

New York,. The consecration of the temple performed with religious fervour

and gaiety on 27 May is permanently glued in our minds.

 

The entire complex wore a festive look during the five-day long

celebrations punctuated by elaborate religious rites mandated by

scriptures/shastras as a prelude to the Mahasamprokshanam. The

meticulousness with which the team of highly qualified and experienced

priests accomplished their responsibilities deserves special mention and

appreciation.

 

The one and the only temple of its kind in this part of the world, truly it

is a 'Divyadesam' for us and we are fortunate to have this exclusive temple

for Sri Vaishnavas with Sannidhis for the leading incarnations of Sriman

Narayanan. The presiding deity Lord Ranganatha surrounded by Alwars and

Acharyas in the inner sanctorum is flanked, apart from his consort Tayar,

on either side by:

 

Ø 'Aranganarku Tuzhai Malai Mudi Shoodi Kodutta' Kodai (Andal);

Ø 'Angu Appozhude Veeyattonniya Singappiran' (Lord Narasimha);

Ø 'Chara Charangali Vaigundattetriya' Ramabiran (Lord Rama);

Ø 'Mannin Baaram Neekkudarke Vada Madurai Piranda' Kannabiran (Lord

Krishna); and

Ø 'Nigaril Amarar Munikkanangal Virumbum Tiruvengattan' (Lord

Srinivasa).

 

 

The ever obliging Garutman facing Lord Ranganatha blesses the devotees at

the entrance.

 

The imposing Moola Vigrahas and the attractive Utsava Moorthies in the

company of the Azhwars and Acharyas captivated the devotees who thronged to

this place from all corners of this vast country. Immediately after the

'Periya Tirumanjanam' on Saturday (26 May), all the Sannidhis with the

decorated idols instantly wove the magical bond of intimacy with the

devotees. Possessiveness peaks at the point of infatuation and it is no

wonder many Bhagavathas are calling it 'our temple' 'our Ranganatha' 'our

Perumal' etc., in their despatches.

Many of our faculties are still drenched in the richness of the

'vaibhavam'. To cite some:

 

(a) Events are repeatedly recollected by the 'Mind';

(b) Experience consistently sweetens the 'Heart';

© Veda Prayanam, Prabhanda Ghosti and the recital of Stotrams ring in

the 'Ears;

(d) Divya Vigrahas fill the 'Eyes'; and

(e) Divine smoke emanating from the 'Homa Kundams' and the flavour of a

typical temple precincts (both

inside and outside) engage our 'Nose'.

 

Lord Ranganatha was so pleased that Varuna Bhagawan constantly showered his

blessings throughout the celebrations. A shower during a Samprokshanam is

deemed an auspicious omen. We not only witnessed this but also saw that it

stopped in time for the Vimanabishekam at the designated hour on 27 May

morning which is a tribute to the devotion and dedication of the Bhakthas

who were instrumental in this project. Subsequently, Messrs Seshagopalan

and Malladi Brothers rendered apt krithis in front of the majestic

Ranganatha Sannidhi further embellishing the occasion. Later, the

helicopter showered petals augmenting the fragrance.

 

Indeed an absolutely 'memorable event' during the memorial day week-end.

 

Azhagiyasingar Tiruvadigale Saranam

 

Melma Raghavan

 

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SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anubadravam anudhinam samvardhaya/

SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anubadravam anudhinam samvardhaya//

KAvEri VardhathAm kAlE, kAlE varshathu vAsava:/

SrI RanganAthO jayathu SrI Ranga SrIs cha VardhathAm//

==================================== SRI RANGA SRI VOL. 2 / 04 DATED 2nd June

2001

===================================EDITORIAL:

In this Issue:

1. SRIBHASYAMRUTHAM: A brief summary of Adhikaranams 54 to 60 of Adhyayam 1

(Paadam 3) of Sri Bhashyam based on “Sukha Bodhini” by Sri Purisai Nadadur

Krishnamachariar Swami, Editor & publisher of “Nrisimhapriya”, “Sri Bhashya

Saaram” by Sri T.S. Rajagopalan Swami (and published by Azhwargal Amudha

Nilayam) and “Sri Bhashya Saaraswaathinee” by Vaikuntavasi Vidwan

Tirupputkuzhi Narasimha Tatachariar Swami of Sri Hayagriva Vidya Peetam,

Chennai.

2. GITAMRUTHAM: The “Parama Saaram” of Adhyayam 1 of Bhagavad Gita (Arjuna

Vishaada yogam) as per Vaikuntavasi U. Ve. Vidwan Saarasaarjna Tirukkallam

Narasimha Raghava Chariar Swami.

3. “LEARN OUR TRADITION THE EASY WAY”- Sampradaya lessons for kids for Grade

2 - Lesson 3 “Tradition”” written in Tamil by Desika Bhakta Ratnam, U. Ve.

Seva Srinivasa Raghavachariar Swami under his “Jayamangala Paada Thittam”

and tra