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

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Sri Lakshmi Temple

117 Waverly St., Ashland, MA (508) 881-5775 http://www.srilakshmi.org

 

 

MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM CELEBRATIONS

 

Aug 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 + 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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