Shivarathri

Maha Shivaratri stands out as one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated across India and by Hindus around the world. Devotees dedicate this festival to Lord Shiva and observe it with deep spiritual and cultural reverence. The word “Shivaratri” means “the night of Shiva,” marking the night when, according to belief, Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. On this sacred day, people engage in rituals, fasts, and prayers to seek blessings and spiritual growth. The occasion invites everyone to reflect on their spiritual path and embrace divine values.

This temple is celebrating this festivals in a grand manner with special pujas with devotees.

Ugadi

Ugadi is a traditional Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the New Year in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The word “Ugadi” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Yuga” meaning age and “Adi” meaning beginning. This festival usually falls in the month of March or April, on the first day of Chaitra as per the Hindu calendar.

This Temple is celebrating this Ugadi Festival with special Pujas for the welfare of the devotees.

Sri Rama Navami

Ram Navami is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India and by Hindus around the world. It commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as the epitome of virtue, truth, and dharma (righteousness). Falling on the ninth day of the Chaitra month in the Hindu lunar calendar, which typically corresponds to March or April, Ram Navami is an integral part of Chaitra Navratri. The day holds not only religious significance but also cultural and spiritual importance.

This Temple is celebrating Sri Rama Navami festival by offering Panaka and Prasadams to the devotees alongwith special pujas.

Dussehra

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, marks a significant triumph, observed on the tenth day following the nine nights of Navratri. This day commemorates several powerful victories of good over evil that are central to Indian mythology. It is a period of reflection, celebration, and renewal, important to the country’s culture. The word “Vijayadashami” itself translates to “victory on the tenth day,” emphasizing its core theme. While the festival broadly celebrates righteousness, its specific narratives vary by region, showing India’s diverse spiritual traditions. These variations contribute to the distinct styles of Dussehra celebrations nationwide.

This temple is celebrationg Dussehra in a colourfull way with special pujas.

SIGNIFICANCE OF SRI SUBRAHMANY SHASTI

Bowing down to Lord Subrahmanya, the Supreme, who is the ruler of this universe, who is the indweller of our hearts, who is the second son of Lord Shiva, who is the beloved of Valli and Devasena, who bestows boons easily on His devotees, who is an embodiment of power, wisdom, love and bliss. In Sanskrit `su’ means good natured or beautiful. `Brahmanya’ means one who has realized Brahman.

The Skanda Purana describes the legend associated with the avatar of Lord Subrahmanya. Goddess Parvathi did penance and married to Lord Shiva. The union of Shiva and Parvathi signifies the `Knowledge’ and `Grace’ coming together to deliver `Bliss’ in the form Subrahmanya. When all Devas pleaded with Lord Shiva to put an end to the cruel deeds of the demon Soorapadman, Lord Siva, with His Yogic vision felt the necessity of the birth of Lord Subrahmanya. Lord Shiva took a form with six faces (i.e., Sathyojatham, Vamadevam, Thathpurusham, Eesanam, Aghoram and Atho). According to Skanda Purana, Lord Subrahmanya took birth from each of the third eye of the six faces of Lord Shiva as six flames. Lord Shiva commanded Vaayu (God of wind) and Agni (God of fire) to carry the six fire sparks to the Ganges River. Later Ganga took them to Saravana pond in a reed forest where Karttikeya- `Saravanabhava’ ( Shara – Janma) was born. The six fire sparks became six beautiful babies on six red lotus flowers. When Goddess Parvathi embraced them together, they merged to one form with six faces, twelve hands and was named Shanmuga. He was also named Karttikeya since six Karthiga nymphs took care of the Divine child. In praise of the services rendered by the Kartika nymphs Shiva and Parvathi granted a boon that Krithika Nakshatra will be a significant day for worship of Lord Subrahmanya.

The six heads of Lord Subrahmanya represent the six Chakras. They also represent the five senses and the mind. They represent the six attributes of Bhagavan: Jnana (wisdom), Vairagya (dispassion), Bala (strength), Kirti (fame), Siri (wealth) and Aisvarya (divine powers). They indicate that He is the source for the four Vedas, Vedangas; that He has controlled the five Jnana Indriyas and the mind. They signify that His head is turned everywhere (Viswathomukha); they indicate that He is omnipotent. The six faces indicate that His presence shines on the four sides and also above and below.

Sri Valli, Sri Devasena and the Vel mean respectively Ichcha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Jnana Sakti, signifying Desire, Action, and Knowledge. The fact that desire and action forces are kept on either side of Him and that Jnana Shakti or the knowledge alone is kept with Him point out that Knowledge is the most important of them all and that it never gets separated from Him.

Shanmukha’s Vahana, the peacock, shows the shape of the Pranava letter OM. When the peacock has spread out its tail, it has the round shape of the Pranava. Within it is the Parabrahma Jyoti which is the form of Subrahmanya. The subordinated serpent kept in check under the peacock’s feet shows a complete overpowering of the Maya by the Pranava.

In the month of Karthika, Poornima i.e., full moon day coincides with the Krithika Star. The next month is Margasira. This is a very sacred month. The sixth day of this month – Shasthi – is celebrated as Subrahmanya Shasthi, the birth day of Lord Subrahmanya. Sashti Viratham Or Shashti Vrat is observed on the sixth Day of the waxing phase of moon Shukla Paksha in a Hindu month as per traditional calendar. Sri Subramanya Shasti (Often called Skanda Shasti or Subbaraya Shasti) is celebrate in the month of Margashirsha (which aligns with the lunar month of Margashira or the beginning of Pushya/Thai in some calendars) because it is considered as the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Subramanya, making his victory over demons. It triumph of good over evil, the destruction of ego, and special protection against negative influences.

In each month on Shasthi day the Lord is worshipped. Each Shasthi day is given names like Kumara Shasthi, Skanda Shasthi, Mallara Shasthi etc.. with religious fervour.

Sri Subbaraya Sashti or Sri Subrahmanya Shashti is observed on Margashira Shashti in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Lord Subramanya, also known as Kumara, Skanda, Murugan or Shanmukha is worshipped during this festival. Sri Subrahmanya Sashti is observed with utmost enthusiasm and devotion in all temples of Sri Subrahmanya Swamy. It is one of the major festivals celebrated in the month Margashira in South India.

Sri Subrahmanya Shasthi is being celebrated here and it is our good fortune to take part in these celebrations and have the Darshan of Sri Subrahmanya Swami. Devotees are requested to participate in large numbers and receive the Divine Blessings.

Arjitha Sevas:

Important Note: Devotees can avail online facility for booking Arjitha Sevas. Devotees desirous to avail online facility for Arjitha Sevas are requested to book atleast one week in advance of the pooja date.

Arjitha Sevas booking are also accepted across the counter at the Front Office by contacting the following members:

Sri. P.S.Bhushan Kumar – 9901766042 (Treasurer)

Sri. K.Lakshmana Rao – 98493 72173 (Committee incharge)

Sri. K.Subbarao (Sunny) – 99592 21330 (Publicity Incharge)

Sri. K.Rajashekara Rao – 93461 61863 (Jt Secretary)

Routine Abhishekams and alankarams are performed every day.

Devotees who wish to avail advance bookings for this facility are requested to send their contribution to the Bank Account (details furnished hereunder) through “Online Trasfer using Donate link in above menu”. After sending the details kindly inform to the front office on the above numbers.

Name of the Seva

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Sahasranamam Archana

Kumkumarchana and Ksheerabhishekam

Nakshatra Archana/Ashtottara Puja

Panchamrutha Abhishekam or Rudra Abhishekam

Chandana Lepanam (Monthly once on First Shasti day of the month)

Pushpalankaram (Only on Rathostava Day)

Nanda Deepa Seva (Through out the year on the devotees name)

Annadhanam (Min for 2 Brahmins per day). (Annadanam will be organised on 3 days of yearly Rathosthava)

Homam (Only on Rathostva Shasti day – yearly once by Purohits)

Pallaki Seva (Only on Rathostava Day – Yearly once by Purohits on your behalf)

Ratha Puja (Only on Rathostava Day – Yearly once by Purohits on your behalf)

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Devotees can transfer Seva Contributions through “Online Booking” directly to the following account of the Temple:

PSSSJC – ANNADANAM

CANARA BANK

Teachers colony,

HINDUPUR

A/C NUMBER: 33421 0100 6105

IFSC CODE : CNRB 001 3234

Devotees offering online contributions are requested to intimate Temple Front Office with a details of transaction and a copy marked to the Hon’ble Secretary at his Email ID pydetissstemple37@yahoo.com.

Cash donations are accepted and acknowledged at Temple Front Office.

Contact Information:

Admin Office : K.Subbarao – 99800 96810

Front Office :

Sri. P.S.Bhushan Kumar – 99017 66042 (Treasurer)

Sri. K.Lakshmana Rao – 98493 72173 (Committee incharge)

Sri. K.Subbarao (Sunny) – 99592 21330 (Publicity Incharge)

Sri. K.Rajashekara Rao – 93461 61863 (Jt Secretary)

Important Note:

1] The contribution for Arjitha Sevas are all inclusive including Sambhavanas to Purohits.

2] Puja Prasadams will be sent by Courier/Post to the Devotees on their address.