Notes on Somayaagam

March 17, 2003

please see a note on \'Somayaagam\' which is taking place in April this year.

Hope you can pass the message to all interested in your contact

circle.Somayaagam is organised after a gap of 19 years. This will surely

attract many people from outside the state and abroad. At least 100,000 people

are expected to visit the place during the 6 day event. The following are some

of the vital points about the Yaagam. a.. After a gap if 19 years, an

Agnisthomam (Somayaagam) is proposed to be conducted (last one in 1984 April,

at Thiruvananthapuram) b.. Agnisthomam, which uses 12 Sastras (defined

segments) of Rigveda. c.. The word \"Yaagam\" in Kerala context is the same

as \"Yajna\" in other states of India d.. The large quantity of fumes arising

out of burnt ghee, seeds and vast quantity of appropriate herbals, cleanse the

environment. e.. Vedic recitation is believed to release maximum positive

energy for purifying the environment. f.. Vedams and Yajnam are eternal

truths having neither beginning nor end, and are \"Apourusheyam\" (divine, not

the creation of humans). g.. The goal of all Yaagams is the prosperity of the

people at large by energizing and protecting the environment. h.. Yaagam needs

17 Rithwiks. Adhwaryu, Hothan, Udgaathan, Brahman and Sadasyan are called Mahaa

(great) Rithwiks. The Mahaa-Rithwiks, except Sadasyan, have three assistants

each i.. Udgaathan chants Saamavedam in its traditional musical style j..

For the post of 17 Rithwiks in the Yaagam, 34 Rigvedam, Yajurvedam and

Saamavedam experts, mostly youngsters and middle aged, are being selected. For

each post of Rithwik, there would be 2 experts trained. Redundence of trainees

is for avoiding a Pula (defilement) related last-minute-confusion. k..

Yaagasaala (the shed with thatched roof) will be built as per its traditional

measures and standards. l.. Preparations are on to procure good quality of

Krishnaajinam (hide of Black Buck or Antelope Cervicarpa or Krishnamrugam) from

North India m.. Wooden and clay pots are also being made as per traditional

norms of woods &; measurements.The following are some more information about

the event: a.. The 6-day Somayaagam (Agnisthomam) will begin on 7th April,

2003 b.. At Brahmaswom Madhom (M.G.Road, Trissur - 680001, Kerala, India,

Tel: ++91 487 2440877). c.. The team headed by Thaikkat Vaidikan Neelakandhan

Namboodiri will perform the Somayaagam with Puthillam Ramanujan Namboothiri as

Yajamaanan. For more information, please visit the following

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