Sri Lakshmi Temple, Ashland, MA Maha Kumbhabhishekam celebrations Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2005

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MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM CELEBRATIONSAug 29, 2005 (Monday) – Sep 5, 2005 (Monday & Labor Day)

Kumbhabhishekam (reconsecration) is the process of infusing divinity

and spiritual power into the vigrahas (images of the deities) of a

temple. This is a special event that is done once every 12 years. The

Kumbhabhishekam will be performed for all the deities and religious

structures of the Sri Lakshmi Temple during this one-week period. The

priests will transfer the divine power from the deities into the

kalasas (or Kumbhams - metal pots holding water). The priests will

perform havans/homams in the Yagasala outside the Temple over the

whole week to reinfuse the spiritual power into the vigrahas with

Vedic chanting and religious rites, while Shilpis (traditional Indian

artisans)

renovate the inner sanctums with repairs and strengthening of

structures supporting the vigrahas. As a grand finale to this 5-day

event, during the muhurtham (auspicious time) on Sep. 5th morning,

the Priests will transfer the divine power back to the deities by

performing an abhishekam (salutary bathing) to the vigrahas and

vimanas (pinnacles) on the roof (hence the term Kumbha +

italic">Abhishekam ). In addition to religious ceremonies and

procedures, the Kumbhabhishekam festivities will include cultural and

educational events. For many of us, it is an once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity to participate in an event of great spiritual and

religious significance. For every practicing Hindu, and minds

inquisitive about Hinduism, this is an opportunity to witness and

experience first-hand the faith, practice, and process of prayer,

worship and celebration during a pinnacle event in the temple's 27

year history.

We need YOUR HELP AND PARTICIPATION to help make this event a grand success.

Please DONATE generously towards sponsoring Kumbabhishekam poojas and events.

Please address your donation check to "NEHTI - Sri Lakshmi Temple,

Ashland, MA" and Mail it to: NEHTI, P O Box 1716, Framingham, MA

01701-0201

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