KUMBABHISHEKHEM

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KUMBABHISHEKHAM of EKAVAN SAKTHI PEETAM

(AT AMBAJI IN GUJRAT, INDIA)

 

08.06.2008

 

 

 

" Shakthi " refers to the Goddess worshipped (invaribly, in

this case, a manifestation of Dakshayani/Parvati/ Durga), the goddess

of marital felicity and longevity, and with the virgin Durga, goddess

of strength and valour. Shakthi " remains as the Main Deity or Kula

Devataa of most of the Hindus. For Hindus, even our earth is

considered to be manifestation of Goddess and called as Boo Devi.

 

The Shakthi Peethas (places of strength) are places of worship

consecrated to the goddess 'Shakthi'. There is a legend behind the

birth of Shakthi Peethas. According to legend, at some time in the

Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna (named Vrihaspati) with a

desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his

daughter Sati had married the 'yogi'God Shiva against his wishes.

Daksha invited all the deities to the yagna except for Shiva and

Sati. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from

attending the yagna. She had expressed her desire to attend to Shiva

who had tried his best to dissuade her from going. Shiva eventually

allowed her to go escorted by his ganas (followers).

 

But Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect.

Furthermore, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her

father's insults towards her husband, so she committed suicide by

jumping into the pyre. When Lord Shiva heard about her death he

became furious. He went to the place where Daksha was performing his

yagna and destroyed the area. Daksha was killed by Shiva's ganas.

 

Lord Shiva then carried Sati's body all over the world in a

state of wild grief. At the request of all other gods, Lord Vishnu

severed Sati's body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan Chakram, so

that Lord Shiva could return to his sanity and once again take up his

duties. Various parts of Sati's body fell at different places which

became known as Shakthi Peethas.

 

 

These Shakthi Peethas are spread over not only in India, but

also in Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka which were part of our

Bharath once.

 

Devotees of Goddess Sakthi undertake pilgrimage tour to

visit all these temples in their life time. As every one cannot visit

all these temples, our Paramacharyar Sri Sri Chandrasekarendra

Saraswathi Swamigal advised to construct a temple with all 51 Devis

at one place. " Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Trust " was formed to fulfill

the wishes of our Paramacharyar.The temple was constructed and Maha

Kumbabishekam was performed in 1987 by Kanchi Kamkoti Peetathipathi

Shri Jeyendra Saraswathi Swamigal after installing 51 Devis and the

Main Deity as Kamakshi at the center of the temple.

 

This Trust for the 25 years, with the blessing of H.H.

acharyas, has been rendering valuable services in various Charitable

and Religious activities. As the temple do not have a Rajagopuram so

far and also requires maintenance to some extent, the Trust undertook

the construction of Rajagopuram. At present, the renovation and

construction of Rajagopuram are nearing completion. The Maha

Kumbabhisekam is fixed on 8th June 2008 which will be performed by

Kanchi Kamkoti Peetathipathi Shri Jeyendra Saraswathi Swamigal. All

devotees are requested to attend the function with family and friends

and receive the grace of God.

 

The temple is situated in Koteshwar Road, Ambaji, Gujarat,

near Mount Abu. From Ahmedabad it is 180 KMs. Bus services are there

from Ahmedabad to Ambaji frequently. From Ambaji, we can take Auto

rickshaws to go to Kamakshi Mandir, nearly 3 KMs. From Chennai we can

reach Ahmedabad by Navajeevan Express.

 

Devotees who wish to take part in the auspicious work by

contributing their might and to receive the blessing of Sri Kamakshi

Devi, can send donations by way of cash, cheque, DD, Money Order.

 

Cheques / DDs may be drawn in favour of

" SHREE KANCHI KAMAKOTI SEVA TRUST, A/C. RAJAGOPURAM " payable at any

bank in INDIA and sent to :

 

Shri V. Ramamurthy, 4/18, Third Main Road, Kasturibai

Nagar, Adayar, Chennai 600 020. Phone: (044) 24902344 Mobile: 94441

45922

 

Or

Shri N. Balasubramanian, F-3, Almamoor Complex, New No.23, Vepery

High Road, Periamet, Chennai 600003, India.

 

Or

 

Shri R. Viswam, 7/64, Shraddhadeep Complex, Ankur Road, Naranpura,

Ahmedabad 380063. Phone: (079) 27474079 Mobile: 98254 57990

 

 

Book titled " Sri Sakthi Prabhavam " in Thamizh language is available

with Shri. V. Ramamurthy, 4/18, Third Main Road, Kasturibai Nagar,

Adayar, Chennai 600020. TEL: 044-24902344, MObile: 9444145922. This

book contains all information of 51 Sakthi Peetams. The cost is

Rs.75/-. The sale proceeds are going to be utilised for the

KUMBABHISHEKHEM of this temple.

 

The book is also available with Pusthak Bharathi, Sanadhi Street,

Mylapore, Chennai 600004. (Next to RAASI SILKS)

 

(If you can, kindly spread the message to all concerned)