Kumbhabishekam date announced - 28 Jan 2011
With the blessings of His Holiness, Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Sankaracharya Swamigal and His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamigal, the most eagerly awaited Kumbhabishekam of the Kanchi Mahaswami Satabdhi Manimantapam at Orirukkai will be celebrated on 28th January 2011. The consecration of the Paduka Mantapam will be performed on Krishna Paksha Dasami, in the Tamil month Thai in the Tamil year Vikruti, Siddha Yoga, Meena Lagna between 9.45 and 10.25am by His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal and His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal.
We invite all devotees to participate in this historic holy event whole heartedly and receive the blessings of the Acharyas.
Click here to view the printed invitation
Click here to view the budgeted expenses for the Kumbhabhishekam
The magnificent structure of the Manimandapam, all in granite, comparable to the glorious ones conceived and executed by Chera, Chola, Pandya, and Pallava monarchs, is a reality now. The Manimantapam has a 100 feet vimana, a 100-pillared hall in front of the sanctum sanctorum, the paduka mandapa, the rudraksha mandapa, besides the sanctum sanctorum that holds the granite idol and the padukas of Sri Mahaswamigal. The exquisite artistry and devotion that went into it is shown clearly in the life like figures of elephants with chains complete with links, and the figures carved on the pillars.
Devotees from all over the world have generously donated crores of rupees to make this dream project a reality. The frequent visits of Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Sankaracharya Swamigal to the work spot and His Blessings when He personally participated in the bhoomi puja in 2002, the bhela sthapanam for the Paduka Mantapam in 2004, and the kalasa sthapanam on the vimanam in 2009 provided motivation and inspiration.
We invite everyone to participate enthusiastically in this historic event and receive the Blessings of the Mahaswami and the Acharyas.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara
Sri Sri Sri Mahalakshmi Mathrubhutheswarar Trust
New No. 23 (Old No. 11), First Street, South Gopalapuram, Chennai 600086
Ph: 044-6541 4172, 2811 2126, 098411 82126
Manimantapam Kumbabhishekam Programme
| Date | Programme |
| 9/Jan/2011 Sunday |
| 7:30 AM Anugnai, Vigneswara Pooja, Sankalpam, Acharya Ritwik Varanam, Ganapathi Homam, Dakshinamoorthy Rasmimala Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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| 10/Jan/2011 Monday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Medha Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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| 11/Jan/2011 Tuesday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Lakshmi Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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| 12/Jan/2011 Wednesday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Keerthi Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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13/Jan/2011 Thursday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Gnana Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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14/Jan/2011 Friday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Samba Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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15/Jan/2011 Saturday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Veera Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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16/Jan/2011 Sunday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Samhara Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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17/Jan/2011 Monday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Apasmara Dakshinamoorthy Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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18/Jan/2011 Tuesday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Paramahamsa Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam, Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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19/Jan/2011 Wednesday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Guru Paduka - Sri Vidhya Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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20/Jan/2011 Thursday |
| 7:30 AM Mahanyasam, Ekadasa Rudra Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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21/Jan/2011 Friday |
| 7:30 AM Ashtothra Kalasabhishekam, Sanghabhishekam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam & Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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22/Jan/2011 Saturday |
| 7:30 AM Sri Siva - Sakthi Panchaakshara Japa Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Rudra Trisathi Archana |
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23/Jan/2011 Sunday |
| 7:30 AM Anugnai, Vigeswara Pooja, Sankalpam, Grahapreethi, Nandhi, Punyahavachanam, Mritsangrahanam, Anguram, Rakshabandhanam, Archarya Ritwik Varanam, Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam |
| 12 Noon Poornahuthi |
| 6 PM Vasthu Homam, Poornahuthi |
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24/Jan/2011 Monday |
| 7:30 AM Yagasaala Pravesham, Yagasaalai Mandapa Pooja, Pradhana Devatha Avaahanam, Pooja, Japa Homam, 1st Kala Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 2nd Kala Poornahuthi |
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25/Jan/2011 Tuesday |
| 7:30 AM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 3rd Kala Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 4th Kala Poornahuthi |
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26/Jan/2011 Wednesday |
| 7:30 AM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 5th Kala Poornahuthi |
| 4:30 PM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, Jalathivaasam, Agni Uddharanam, Bhimba Suddhi, Santhi Homam, Vishesha Dravya Abhishekam, Dvadhsha Kalasa Abhishekam, Nethron Mulanam, Sayanathivaasam, 6th Kala Poornahuthi |
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27/Jan/2011 Thursday |
| 7:30 AM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 7th Kala Poornahuthi |
| 5 PM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, 8th Kala Poornahuthi |
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28/Jan/2011 Friday |
| 7:30 AM Yaga Saalai Pooja, Vedhika Pooja, Japam, Archanai, Homam, Naadisanthanam, Sparshahuthi, Vasoradhara, 9th Kala Poornahuthi, Deeparadhanai, Yaatradhaanam, Uttraangam, Gadam Purappaadu |
| 9:45 AM to 10:25 AM Vimana Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Moola Moorthi and Maha Paduka Abhishekam, Maha Deeparaathanai |
| 4:30 PM Mahaabhishekam |
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Budgeted Expenses for the Mahakumbhabhishekam
| Sl No | Details | Expenses in Rupees |
| 1 | Manjal, Kunkumam,Flower,Fruits,Ghee, Homa Dravyas etc @ Rs 13500/day for 20 days | 270,000 |
| 2 | Melam Vadyam 2 sets | 65,000 |
| 3 | Kerla Vadyam for 3 days with 21 persons | 75,000 |
| 4 | Silver Kalasams 3 nos | 150,000 |
| 5 | Rudraksha malas for donors total 2100 nos | 126,000 |
| 6 | Shawls for donors of various categories | 151,000 |
| 7 | Dakshina for Rithviks Rig Veda 16 pandits @ Rs 1000/day/pandit for 20 days | 320,000 |
| 8 | Dakshina for Krishna Yajur Veda 16 pandits @ Rs 1000/day/pandit for 20 days | 320,000 |
| 9 | Dakshina for Sama Veda 16 pandits @ Rs 1000/day /pandit for 20 days | 320,000 |
| 10 | Dakshina for Sukla Yajur Veda 16 pandits @ Rs 1000/day/pandit for 20 days | 320,000 |
| 11 | Dakshina for Atharvana Veda 4 pandits @ Rs 1000/day/pandit for 20 days | 80,000 |
| 12 | Vastram for Pandits | 440,000 |
| 13 | Gold Yanthram | 60,000 |
| 14 | Pandal for Yagasala and Bhojanasala | 127,000 |
| 15 | Scafolding for Vimana for 100 ft height | 50,000 |
| 16 | Invitations | 410,000 |
| 17 | Adverisement | 200,000 |
| 18 | Yaga Kundas | 25,000 |
| 19 | Conducting Guruvara Sadas for one day | 30,000 |
| 20 | Meals for Rithviks exculding cook expenses for 20 days | 600,000 |
| 21 | Meals for paricipants for 20 days | 200,000 |
| 22 | Wages for Cooks | 400,000 |
| 23 | Maha rudram and Sundarakandam | 95,000 |
| 24 | Mike and Generator | 60,000 |
| 25 | Godhanam | 60,000 |
| 26 | Dasa dhanam | 60,000 |
| 27 | Transportation charges for Rithviks | 72,000 |
| 28 | Gold , Silver Dhanyam | 27,000 |
| 29 | Sarees 6 and 9 yards | 15,000 |
| 30 | Bedsheets for Rithviks | 15,000 |
It may also be noted that for other works such as Salaharam, payment allround, Nandhi and
Nandhi Mandapam,erection of Deepa sthambam, Raja Gopuram etc without the cost of land
acquisition we require approximately Rs 5 crores.
Devotees interested in sponsoring any portion of the expenses, please visit the Donations page.
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