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From: Shridhar Damodaran <shridhar...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM
Subject: The Art of Living - Pune Pune Navratri Puja 2012 !
What is Navratri
The word Navratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning night. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi i.e. female divinity are worshipped. She is a form of energy, a manifestation of the Divine itself.
Schedule :
This year Navratri Poojas will follow 3 days format.
(Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22).
Everybody is most cordially invited and welcome for the grand and DIvine Navratri Puja and Homas on all three days !
B. For Chandi Homa:
Date: Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM
Subject: The Art of Living - Pune Pune Navratri Puja 2012 !
Pune
Navratri Puja 2012 !
Jai Gurudev
!
With the
blessings of Pujya Gurudev, we are pleased to invite you to our Art of
Living Navratri Puja and Homas in our Pune Ashram !
This year
Navratri Pujas are on Sat. 20, Sun. 21 & Mon. 22 of October
2012.
All are
invited for the Divine Puja and Homas to come and get blessed by being
present at the powerful and Divine Pujas and
Homas.
Please see
below for schedule and venue; and also how you can participate to receive
Divine blessings from the powerful Navratri Puja and
Homas.
We have
also made a special FAMILY PASS for this event which
includes special Sankalpa seating for all Pujas and
Homas for you and your family. This also includes stay for you and your
family for all the days ! There are only 60 such special passes, do check
details below.
Please pass
this message to all ! Lets all make this event a grand success by everybody's
participation !
The word Navratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning night. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi i.e. female divinity are worshipped. She is a form of energy, a manifestation of the Divine itself.
Navratri is a time for
self-referral and getting back to the source. Navratri is a festival for one to
take the mind back to its source. The seeker gets back to the true source
through fasting, prayer, silence and meditation. While fasting detoxifies the
body, silence purifies the speech and brings rest to the chattering mind, and
meditation takes one deep into one's own being.
The nine days of Navratri are also an opportunity to rejoice in the three primordial qualities that make up the universe. Though our life is governed by the three gunas, we seldom recognize and reflect on them. The first three days of Navratri are attributed to tamo guna, the second three to rajo, guna and the last three to sattva guna. Our consciousness sails through the tamo and rajo, gunas and blossoms in the satva guna of the last three days. Whenever sattva dominates in life, victory follows. The essence of this knowledge is honoured by celebrating the tenth day as Vijaydashmi.
The nine days of Navratri are also an opportunity to rejoice in the three primordial qualities that make up the universe. Though our life is governed by the three gunas, we seldom recognize and reflect on them. The first three days of Navratri are attributed to tamo guna, the second three to rajo, guna and the last three to sattva guna. Our consciousness sails through the tamo and rajo, gunas and blossoms in the satva guna of the last three days. Whenever sattva dominates in life, victory follows. The essence of this knowledge is honoured by celebrating the tenth day as Vijaydashmi.
Ganpati
Homa
The rituals begin with an offering to Ganesha, the Lord of Auspiciousness. Ganpati Homa is symbolic of removing the obstacles before initiating any new venture.
Navgraha Homa
This is followed by Navgraha Homa, performed to propitiate Nine Planets, which influence various spheres of life. It nullifies the negative impact created by the Nav Grahas.
The rituals begin with an offering to Ganesha, the Lord of Auspiciousness. Ganpati Homa is symbolic of removing the obstacles before initiating any new venture.
Navgraha Homa
This is followed by Navgraha Homa, performed to propitiate Nine Planets, which influence various spheres of life. It nullifies the negative impact created by the Nav Grahas.
Vaastu Shanti
Homa
It is scientifically accepted that the directions posses the powers to affect our day today life. So the Puja is offered to the Vaastu Brahma by performing the Vaastu Shanti Homa to subside the negative impact on the surroundings.
It is scientifically accepted that the directions posses the powers to affect our day today life. So the Puja is offered to the Vaastu Brahma by performing the Vaastu Shanti Homa to subside the negative impact on the surroundings.
Sudarshana
Homa
Sudarshana Homa offered to Lord Narayana signifies the removal of ignorance & illumination of a new life enriched with knowledge. The legend has it that when the devotees are suffering from afflictions, the Lord Sudarshana dispels his fierce form and protects the devotees.
Sudarshana Homa offered to Lord Narayana signifies the removal of ignorance & illumination of a new life enriched with knowledge. The legend has it that when the devotees are suffering from afflictions, the Lord Sudarshana dispels his fierce form and protects the devotees.
Chandi
Homa
The day of Ashtami, eight day marks the pinnacle of all homas of Navratri. The Chandi Homa is performed to remove any obstacles or blocks in growth – both internally and externally. And no one wants to miss this puja in the presence of Gurudev with a sankalpa to bring peace, prosperity, success and strength to the entire mankind. By performing the Chandi homa, the sufferings that are caused by hostile elements are eradicated.
Durga Saptashati, 700 verses in praise of the goddess Durga, are chanted. With the recitation of each verse, 108 offerings are made in the sacrificial fire invoking the goddess to bestow her grace. Chandi Homa is about recognizing the Divinity in the whole of creation.
The day of Ashtami, eight day marks the pinnacle of all homas of Navratri. The Chandi Homa is performed to remove any obstacles or blocks in growth – both internally and externally. And no one wants to miss this puja in the presence of Gurudev with a sankalpa to bring peace, prosperity, success and strength to the entire mankind. By performing the Chandi homa, the sufferings that are caused by hostile elements are eradicated.
Durga Saptashati, 700 verses in praise of the goddess Durga, are chanted. With the recitation of each verse, 108 offerings are made in the sacrificial fire invoking the goddess to bestow her grace. Chandi Homa is about recognizing the Divinity in the whole of creation.
In brief, the nine
nights are dedicated to the three main goddesses of Hinduism - Parvati, Lakshmi
and Sarasvati.
Schedule :
The Main Homas are in capitals.
20
OCTOBER,
2012
: 08:30
a.m.
: Sri Maha Ganesha
Pooja , Anugya Pooja
SATURDAY : 09:00 a.m. : SRI MAHA GANPATHI HOMAM
SATURDAY : 09:00 a.m. : SRI MAHA GANPATHI HOMAM
: SRI NAVAGRAHA
HOMAM
: 12:30
p.m. : Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
:
05:00 p.m.
: VASTHU SHANTHI HOMAM
:
Rakshabandhanam
:
06:30
p.m. :
Sri Chandi Devi Kalasa
Sthapanam
: Sri Durga Sapthashathi Parayanam
: Charthurveda Parayanam
: Chandi Homam Prarambham
: 09.00 p.m. : Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
: Sri Durga Sapthashathi Parayanam
: Charthurveda Parayanam
: Chandi Homam Prarambham
: 09.00 p.m. : Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
21
OCTOBER,
2012
: 07:00
a.m.
:
RUDRABHISHEKAM
SUNDAY
: SRI
MAHA RUDRA HOMAM
:
Sri Durga Sapthashati
Parayanam
: 10.00 a.m. : Sri Chandi Homam
: 10.00 a.m. : Sri Chandi Homam
: 12:30
p.m.
: Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
:
05:00 p.m.
: SRI MAHA SUDARSHANA HOMAM
: Sri Vishnu
Sahasranama
Parayanam
: Sri Durga Sapthashati Parayanam
: Sri Durga Sapthashati Parayanam
:
07:00
p.m. :
Sri Nava Chandi
Homam
: 09.00 p.m. : Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
: 09.00 p.m. : Poornahuthi, Mangalarthi
22
OCTOBER,
2012
: 07:00
a.m.
: SRI NAVA CHANDI
HOMAM
MONDAY
: Sri Chandi Navavarana
Pooja
: Sri Durga Sapthashathi Adhyaya Homam
: Kanyaka Pooja, Suvasini Pooja
: Sri Durga Sapthashathi Adhyaya Homam
: Kanyaka Pooja, Suvasini Pooja
: 12:30
p.m. :
MAHA
POORNAHUTHI,
Mangalarthi
: Kalasha Abhishekham, Prasada Viniyogam
: Kalasha Abhishekham, Prasada Viniyogam
Our
Participation :
Everybody is most cordially invited and welcome for the grand and DIvine Navratri Puja and Homas on all three days !
All the events are open to
everybody.
Everyone can come at sit in the Pujas and Homas on all three
days and get the blessings by being there.
Even those who have not done the Art of Living course are
also most welcome.
Prasadam Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will
be served on all days.
Overnight stay, if needed, is subject
to availability, please book your place as soon as possible.
Sankalpa Seating
:
You are also invited, if you
wish, to take a Sankalpa and sit at the special Sankalpa enclosure.
If for some reason you are unable to
attend the Puja, you may fill up the Sankalpa form with your details and send it
to us. Your prasadam will be sent to your address.
Please refer the following for the
donations for Sankalpa seating.
For information about the benefits of
taking Sankalpa for each Homa, please refer to the description of each Homa at
the start of this email.
(for example, Ganpati Homa is symbolic of
removing the obstacles before initiating any new venture).
A. For All Homas other than Chandi
homa:
Category
: Sankalpa
Donation
: Rs. 2100
Prasadam : 1
Rudrakshas + 1 Mala
B.
For Chandi Homa:
Category
: Sankalpa
Donation
: Rs. 3100
Prasadam
: 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala
Main Yajamana
:
One can also be the Main Yajamana at the various Homas.
There can be more than one Yajamana for a
Homa.
A. For All Homas other than Chandi
homa:
Category
: Yajamana
Donation
: Rs.31,000
Prasadam
: 2 Silver coins, 4 Rudrakshas + 1
Mala
B. For Chandi Homa:
Category
: Yajamana
Donation
: Rs.51,000
Prasadam
: 2 Silver coins, 4 Rudrakshas + 1
Mala
Special Family
Pass :
We have also made
a special FAMILY PASS for this event which
includes special Sankalpa seating for all Pujas and
Homas for you and your family.
This also includes
stay for you and your family for all the days ! There are only 60 such special
passes, so do book your family pass immediately.
Donation per pass is only Rs.15,000.
Payment
Detail :
If paid by cheque or
DD, donation / sankalpa payment to be made in the name of 'Vaidic Dharma
Sansthan', payable at Pune.
For online transfers, the details
are :
Bank :
ICICI.
Account : Vaidic Dharma
Sansthan.
Number :
0053010446146.
For online transfers or account
deposits, please email / inform us the details after transfer /
deposit.
Donations
:
If you wish to contribute by donating for the Navratri Puja and Homas, please contact our coordinators for details.
Your donations can be towards Prasadam, Puja Samagri, Puja Mantap and other Puja expenses.
Volunteers :
We need many volunteers for the event in different areas like reception, kitchen, prasad, transport, housing, coordinating event, ushering, security and other arrangements. Please contact our volunteer coordinator to register your name :
Rupa Jamkhedkar : 94235 68113
Venue :
The Navaratri Mahotsav 2012 will be held at out Art of Living Triveni Ashram at Pune.
The new road to our Ashram is now ready !
Just take a right turn immediately after Vipassana Kendra and you come straight to our Ashram.
If you wish to contribute by donating for the Navratri Puja and Homas, please contact our coordinators for details.
Your donations can be towards Prasadam, Puja Samagri, Puja Mantap and other Puja expenses.
Volunteers :
We need many volunteers for the event in different areas like reception, kitchen, prasad, transport, housing, coordinating event, ushering, security and other arrangements. Please contact our volunteer coordinator to register your name :
Rupa Jamkhedkar : 94235 68113
Venue :
The Navaratri Mahotsav 2012 will be held at out Art of Living Triveni Ashram at Pune.
The new road to our Ashram is now ready !
Just take a right turn immediately after Vipassana Kendra and you come straight to our Ashram.
Address : The Art of Living Triveni
Ashram, Ahead of Vipassana Kendra, Markal Village, Near Alandi,
Pune.
Transportation :
If you need transport to the Ashram and back, please register your name now with our transport coordinator :
Rishikesh Shah : 93266 54094.
We are working on the transport modalities and will get back to you shortly on this
Contact :
For any more information or for any queries please do feel free to contact our VDS coordinators at :
Shailesh Mehta : 87932 41855
Harish Runwal : 99224 18140
Supriya Khule : 99224 20661
Sharad Thakkar : 98504 97020, 94235 72989
We look forward to your presence at the Navratri Mahotsav !
Please pass this message to all !
Lets all participate in this Divine event and contribute towards its grand success !
With warm regards,
Shridhar
98500 52752,
for,
VVKI Pune,
The Art Of Living Pune Information Centre,
Gnd. Flr., Ganesh Darshan Society,
Behind Hotel Saras, Near Peshwa Park,
2164 / 65, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030.
Tel.: 020-64002463, 32399999, 24320706.
Email : vvki...@gmail.com
Transportation :
If you need transport to the Ashram and back, please register your name now with our transport coordinator :
Rishikesh Shah : 93266 54094.
We are working on the transport modalities and will get back to you shortly on this
Contact :
For any more information or for any queries please do feel free to contact our VDS coordinators at :
Shailesh Mehta : 87932 41855
Harish Runwal : 99224 18140
Supriya Khule : 99224 20661
Sharad Thakkar : 98504 97020, 94235 72989
We look forward to your presence at the Navratri Mahotsav !
Please pass this message to all !
Lets all participate in this Divine event and contribute towards its grand success !
With warm regards,
Shridhar
98500 52752,
for,
VVKI Pune,
The Art Of Living Pune Information Centre,
Gnd. Flr., Ganesh Darshan Society,
Behind Hotel Saras, Near Peshwa Park,
2164 / 65, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030.
Tel.: 020-64002463, 32399999, 24320706.
Email : vvki...@gmail.com
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