Sri Lakshmi Temple
117 Waverly St., Ashland, MA (508) 881-5775 http://www.srilakshmi.org
MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM CELEBRATIONS
Aug 29, 2005 (Monday) ? Sep 5, 2005 (Monday & Labor Day)
Kumbhabhishekam (reconsecration) is the process of infusing divinity and
spiritual power into the vigrahas (images of the deities) of a temple. This is
a special event that is done once every 12 years. The Kumbhabhishekam will be
performed for all the deities and religious structures of the Sri Lakshmi
Temple during this one-week period. The priests will transfer the divine power
from the deities into the kalasas (or Kumbhams - metal pots holding water). The
priests will perform havans/homams in the Yagasala outside the Temple over the
whole week to reinfuse the spiritual power into the vigrahas with Vedic
chanting and religious rites, while Shilpis (traditional Indian artisans)
renovate the inner sanctums with repairs and strengthening of structures
supporting the vigrahas.
As a grand finale to this 5-day event, during the muhurtham (auspicious time)
on Sep. 5th morning, the Priests will transfer the divine power back to the
deities by performing an abhishekam (salutary bathing) to the vigrahas and
vimanas (pinnacles) on the roof (hence the term Kumbha + Abhishekam ). In
addition to religious ceremonies and procedures, the Kumbhabhishekam
festivities will include cultural and educational events. For many of us, it is
an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in an event of great spiritual
and religious significance. For every practicing Hindu, and minds inquisitive
about Hinduism, this is an opportunity to witness and experience first-hand the
faith, practice, and process of prayer, worship and celebration during a
pinnacle event in the temple's 27 year history.
We need YOUR HELP AND PARTICIPATION to help make this event a grand success.
Please DONATE generously towards sponsoring Kumbabhishekam poojas and
events.
Please address your donation check to "NEHTI - Sri Lakshmi Temple, Ashland,
MA" and Mail it to: NEHTI, P O Box 1716, Framingham, MA 01701-0201
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