 BRAHMOTSAVAM & NAVARATRI Celebrations
October 16th to 25th, 2020 |
| Due to the existing pandemic restrictions with the limit in the number of people gathering at one place, only LIMITED number of sponsors are allowed to participate in this event. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the temple visit guidelines when you visit the temple. |
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Significance of Events - Saturday, October 24
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Swarna Ratha Vahana Seva
On the ninth day, Lord Venkateswara is taken in a procession along with His consorts seated on a fully decorated golden chariot pulled by the devotees with the chanting of Govinda Namasmarana. It is believed and said that those who witness the Lord seated on the chariot during Rathotsavam will NOT be reborn.
Mahishasura Mardhini Procession & Maha Kali Alankaram
Maha Kali as Mahishasura Mardhini (slayer of Mahishasura demon) is taken in an procession around the temple this evening. Maha Kali is another of Maa Durga. Maha Kali is one of the ten Mahavidya's. Kali's earliest appearance is that of a destroyer of evil forces. She is also seen as divine protector and the one who bestows moksha, or liberation. Kali is often portrayed standing or dancing on her consort, the Hindu god Shiva, who lies calm and prostrate beneath her.
Ubhayam
The Yajamani's (Seva sponsor) name will be read during Sankalpa for all the sevas performed during that particular day. He/She and his/her family are the Yajamani's (owners) for the whole day sevas that include Homam, Procession, Prasadam and Flowers. All the festivities are conducted in the same way as it has been conducted in Tirumala from ages.
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Schedule of Events - Saturday, October 24
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| Venkateswara Suprabhatam & Abhishekam |
07:00 AM |
| Parvathi Abhishekam |
09:00 AM |
| Venkateswara Homam |
10:00 AM |
| Durga Homam |
11:00 AM |
| DHARMA DARSHAN |
12:00 - 2:00 PM |
| Venkateswara Homam |
03:30 PM |
| Swarna Ratha Vahana Seva |
04:30 PM |
| Mahishasura Mardhini Procession |
05:00 PM |
| Bathukamma |
05:00 PM |
| Parvathi Abhishekam |
07:00 PM |
| Mahakali Alankaram |
08:00 PM |
Visit our website www.icctmemphis.org for complete details.
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Sponsorship Levels
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| BRAHMOTSAVAM |
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NAVARATRI |
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| Any One Day |
$ 51 |
Any One Day |
$ 51 |
| All Days |
$ 251 |
All Days |
$ 251 |
| Flowers (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
Flowers (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
| Ubhayam / Vahana Seva (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
Saree Offering (1 Morning) |
$ 251 |
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Saree Offering (1 Evening) |
$ 501 |
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| To avoid the risk of catching the virus by maintaining proper social distancing, we are limiting the event participants to sponsors-only on a “first-come-first-serve” basis. We sincerely thank the community for their understanding and support during the current pandemic. |
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