Upcoming Events

Schedule:

• Friday, 11 October 2024: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

• Saturday, 12 October 2024: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

• Sunday, 13 October 2024: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Pavithrotsavam Programme:

11 October 2024 (Friday)

• 5:00 PM: Vishwaksena Aaraadhanam, Punyaahavaachanam, Pavithrotsava Sankalpam, Rithvi Varunam, Deeksharaadhana, Dwara Toranam, Ankurarpanam, Panchyagavya Prasanam, Vaasthu Puja, Pavithra Adhivaasam, Chathurveda Parayanam, Shanthi Homam, Kalasaadhivasam, Haarathi, and Manthra Pushpam

• 8:00 PM: Theertha Prasaadam

12 October 2024 (Saturday)

• 9:00 AM: Vishwaksena Aaraadhanam, Punyaahavaachanam, Kumba Aaradhanam, Agni Pratistaarpanam, Moorthi Homam, Laghu Purnaahuthi

• 10:00 AM: Sri Balaji, Sri Devi, and Bhu Devi Moola Murthies Abhishekam and Pavithra Aarohanam

• 1:00 PM: Mangala Aarthi, Shatumorai, and Maha Prasadam

• 5:00 PM: Vishwaksena Aaraadhanam, Punyaahavaachanam, Dwara Toranam, Kalasha Aaradhanam

• 7:00 PM: Moorthi Homam, Laghu Purnaahuthi, Mangala Aarthi, Shatumorai, and Maha Prasadam

13 October 2024 (Sunday – Vijaya Dasami, Sri Balaji's Birthday)

• 9:00 AM: Vishwaksena Aaraadhanam, Punyaahavaachanam, Dwara Toranam, Kalasha Aaradhanam

• 11:00 AM: Moorthi Homam, Maha Purnaahuthi, Pavithra Avarohanam, Tiruppavadi Sevam, and Kumba Prokshanam

• 1:00 PM: Mangala Aarthi and Maha Prasadam

• 5:30 PM: Devotional Songs and Bhajans

Significance:

Pavithrotsavam is a sacred ceremony that upholds a high level of Divine Power for the deities in accordance with temple scriptures. It serves as a "prayaschitta" event, rectifying unintentional human errors in daily worship and religious rituals, mitigating any inadvertent omissions or shortcomings.

Meaning and Purpose:

Derived from "Pavitra" (holy) and "utsava" (festival), Pavithrotsavam seeks to cleanse any missteps in rituals throughout the year. Also known as Dosha Nivaarana and Sarva Yajna Phalapradha, this festival involves:

• Purifying five colors of Silk Pavitra Malas with Mantras

• Offering them to the Gods and Goddesses of Sri Balaji Temple

Ceremony Highlights:

• Homam (fire ritual)

• Special abhishekam to Lord Venkateshwara Moola Moorthi and Utsava Murthies

• Purification rites to prepare the sacred Pavitrams

Pavitra Samarpana:

On Sunday, 13 October, sanctified Pavitrams will adorn the deities during the Pavitra Samarpana ceremony, infusing divine power into the atmosphere. Sponsoring devotees will receive these blessed Pavitrams at the ceremony's conclusion.

Sponsorship Opportunity:

Sponsors for the three-day Pavithrotsavam event (which includes Pavitra Mala Sponsorship) are welcome.
Suggested donation: $501

All donations are eligible for NZ tax claims.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What is Pavithrotsavam?
Pavithrotsavam is a purification ceremony that upholds a high level of Divine Power for the deities, following temple scriptures. Its purpose is to rectify unintentional human errors that occur during daily worship and religious rituals (Mantra, Kriya, etc.). As a "prayaschitta" event, it helps mitigate any inadvertent omissions or shortcomings in worship.

2. What is Pavithram?
Derived from "Pavitra" (holy) and "Utsava" (festival), Pavithram aims to cleanse any missteps in rituals performed throughout the year. Also known as Dosha Nivaarana and Sarva Yajna Phalapradha, this festival involves purifying silk Pavitra Malas of five colors with mantras, which are then offered to Sri Balaji, Sri Devi, and Bhu Devi.

3. What protocols should be followed during Pavithrotsavam?
The ceremony includes Homams, special Abhishekam to Lord Venkateshwara's Moola Moorthi and Utsava Murthies, and purification rites to prepare the sacred Pavitrams. The sanctified Pavitrams will adorn the deities during the Pavitra Samarpana ceremony, infusing divine power into the atmosphere.

4. What benefits do devotees receive?
As mentioned earlier, the ceremony rectifies unintentional human errors in daily worship and religious rituals. Sponsoring devotees will receive the blessed Pavitrams at the conclusion of the ceremony. These sanctified Pavitrams should be kept safely in your daily puja area at home.

5. Is any preparation required to attend the event?

• Sponsors for the three-day Pavithrotsavam event (including Pavitra Mala Sponsorship) are welcome. Suggested donation: $501

• Traditional clothing (Dhothi and Sarees) is encouraged.

• All devotees are encouraged to participate with their families and friends in this spiritual event.

• Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits, and prasadam.

6. Is there a fundraising program for temple development?
Yes, the Temple Trust is planning to expand the temple and is seeking sizable donations to cover the expansion costs. The Trust proposes two donation schemes:

• Temple Development Family Scheme 1: $3,000 donation per family, which includes life membership and one year of Nitya Archana (payable within one year).

• Temple Development Family Scheme 2: $5,000 donation per family, which includes life membership and five years of Nitya Archana (payable within one year). If the donor is already a life member of SBTT, another family member of their choice can be nominated for life membership.

We appeal to the public, especially devotees, to donate towards this humble cause so that we can continue providing a high standard of religious services following the protocols of Agamasastra in the Temple.

Date: 24th - 26th August 2024 

Time: 7 PM to 8.30 PM

Kathakaar: Parlad Krishna, Pritesh Sharma, and Amit Avi

WAIKATO SANGAM RAMAYAN MANDALI Invites you all to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with daily programs including Katha, Arti, Kirtan, Prasadam & Maha Prasadam. 

All are welcome with your family and friends. Bring prasadam and flowers 

Date: 16th August 2024 (Friday)   Time: 6.30 pm

VARA LAKSHMI VRATHAM

Kalasa Puja

Kumkumaãrchana Deepa Puja 

VARA LAKSHMI VRATHAM is performed for the well-being of all the family members. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Astalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength 

Puja will be performed by our priests Sri Gopala Acharya Khandivilli and Sri Kishore Simha Bhattar  

Devotees are requested to participate and perform the puja and kumkumaãrchana.

For further details and registration, please get in touch with priests or any of the Temple Trustees

All are welcome with your family and friends. Bring prasadam and flowers