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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.


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