FWD: Dhanur Maasa Vrataa - SV Temple Telephone Chanting starts tomorrow (Dec 16th)

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Dhanur masam-Marghazhi Vratam

The month December-January derives its name from the star Mrigasirsha occurring on or immediately after the month’s Pournami (Purnima - full moon). It is also known as 

Dhanur masa since during this month the sun transits through Dhanur rasi (Sagittarius). Vedas and agamas say mornings in this month are ideal for worship of the Lord. Krishna underlines its special nature by saying in Bhagavad Gita that among months he is Mrigasirsha. 

In temples all over India during this month there is special pre-dawn worship. Since this month is set apart for worship, marriages and other such functions are not performed in Marghazhi.

Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina, invites you to participate in the vrata this month. Our priests will be reaching to the devotees 

on a Teleconference bridge everyday at 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM. One paasuram from Tirruppavai and 24 Slokas each day from the 

Srimad Bhagavat Gita will be chanted. December 16th (Wednesday) to January 13th (Wednesday) 

                    from 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM (Everyday)TeleConference Bridge - 1 (218) 862-6400

            Access Code - 499-7680

 

Srimad Bhagavad Gita in different languages can be downloaded from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/868549/gita_draft.zip

As Andal says some elements of the Vrat in the second poem of Tirrupavai, about the outward 

signs of person who is observing the vrat..paaRkadaluL paiyath thuyinRa paraman adi paadi                        - Sing/Listen on the Lord who rests in Ocean of Ksheerabdi 

 

neyyuNNOm paaluNNOm naatkaalE neeraadi                        - Avoiding Ghee, Milk, other indulgences and taking bath in the early morningmaiyittezhudhOm malarittu naam mudiyOm 

                       - Not focussing on decorating the body (when in pusuit of spirutual progress)ceyyaadhana ceyyOm theekkuRaLai cenROdhOm                       - Not doing what you are not supposed to and avoiding gossips

aiyamum piccaiyum aandhanaiyum kai kaatti                      - Giving Charity to Good Causes, Assist the Needy Or Guide them if you can't helpThis may be a very lay translation of just a part of the poem, which is a guidebook for all spiritual 

aspirants. In any case, we hope that you will all join us in the Observation of the Dhanur Masa vrata, which you will follow to you ability, as you dial in..

Note: Temple Opening and Closing Timings remain unchanged.

Also note, this above attached copy of Srimad Bagavad Gita 

has not been verified and is in draft state, so feel free to google

for Text in the Language of your choice.