SrI: Dear Members : This important posting in Oppiliappan Group is being shared with you as Thirumalai Lord's PrasAdham coming to us from Paramparya Archakam Mirasu , Sri Ramakrishna Deekshithulu, PradhAna Archakar of ThiruvengadamudayAn . He has the MahA BhAgyam of performing AarAdhanam and other Kaimkaryams to the Lord of Saptha Giri . For 34 generations , His family has had this BhAgyam . Inspite of His busy schedule serving the Lord Sri Ramakrishna Deekshithulu has kindly agreed to share with his rare knowledge as antharanga Kaimkaryaparar for the Lord celebrated by AzhwArs and AchAryAs from time immemorial . The Sundarasimham and Ahobilavalli teams have covered sofar : 1) Annotated cmmentaries on SrI VenkatEsa AshtOttharams ( form Varaha and BrahmANda PurANams) ; Varaha PurANam version is used evey day at the sannidhi of the Lord : 2) SrI VenkatEsa Sahasra Naamams used every day at the 3) AzhwAr Paasurams on Lord VenkatEsa ( in preparation) 4) SrinivAsa KalyANam in pictures Sriman RamakrishNa Dikshitulu will be sending us soon a scholarly and authentic article on VaikhAnasa Worship at Thirumala , which will be released as an ebook in Sri Hayagrivan series . NamO SrI VenkatEsAya , V.Sadagopan ----- Original Message ----- From: "ramakrishnadeekshit" <Ramakrishna.ad@xxxxxxxxx> To: <Oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: [Oppiliappan] Itihyam of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala Hills Dear Bhagavathas, This is a description of Lord Venkateswara Swamy varu in English, also called as 'Itihyam', meaning Sthala Puranam or the description of the shrine. This is explained by the Cheif Priest or Pradhana Archaka, while performing Harathi and simultaneously explanation will go on. whenever President, Prime Minister, Cheif Minister, Governor visits the Hill Shrine, apart from the usual temple honors they can hear this Itihyam in the Sanctum. "Venkatadri Samam Sthanam Brahmande Nastikinchanaat, Venkatesa Samo devo nabhut nabhavishyati" " The Sacred Seven Hills, The Presiding Deity Lord Vishnu is called Lord Venkateswara or Balaji and is worshipped in 5 forms according to our science of rituals called Vaikhanasa tradition, namely Dhruva,Kautuka,Utsava,Snapana,Bali Beras. This Silver idol named 'Bhoga Srinivasa murthy is one of the 5 forms of Balaji, also known as Kautuka murthy in technical terminology. This was donated by a Pallava queen around 1400 years ago.He takes a sacred bath of Milk and Saffron during Thomala Seva early in the Morning and He is put to bed during Ekantha Seva, the days final ritual. Every Wednesday he is given a sacred bath with 1008 silver pots called 'Sahasra Kalasabhishekam'. The Main Idol, also called Dhruva Murthy, Goddess Lakshmi on the right side of the chest and Goddess Padmavathi on the left. The divine ornaments 'Srivatsam' and 'Kausthubham', Camphor Tilak on the forehead with musk(or Kasturi Tilak) in the centre, The crown given by Akasa Raja(The Diamond Crown),The Divine Discus 'Sudarsanam' and the Divine Conch 'Panchajanyam'(studded with diamonds), (diamond ear rings),Serpentine ornaments on the shoulders, the left hand in 'Katyavalambitha Pose',the right hand 'Vaikunta Hastha' (studded with diamonds)showing towards feet indicating total surrender,the sword named 'Suryakatari' given by Surya Bhagavan to perish the evil, the holy thread 'Swarna Yagnopaveetham', the divine Makara Kanti in two steps, the different garlands in the order The garland of 108 coins holding 108 different names of Balaji called 'Astottara Haram', The garland of 108 tulasi leaves called 'Tulasipathra Haram', The garland of 108 Goddess Lakshmi idols called 'Chaturbhuja Lakshmi Haram', The garland of 1008 names of Balaji on 1008 coins called 'Sahasranama Haram' in 5 rows, Salagrama Haras on both the sides, (To the right side of Balaji's Idol) (Utsava Beram)The processional deities Malayappa swamy with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. All the daily rituals like Kalyanotsavam and special rituals like Brahmotsavam, Pavithrotsavam, Jyestabhishekam, Pushpa Yagam are performed to these idols. (To the left side of the Balaji's Idol) Another form of Balaji Snapana beram, Ugra Srinivasa Murthy with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Comes out for procession once in a year on the day of 'Kausika Dwadasi' before Sunrise, THe Last form of Balaji called Darbar Srinivasa Murthy, or Bali Beram. Every Morning after Thomala Seva Koluvu is performed in front of this idol.In Koluvu 'Panchang', the Almanac and Hundi Collections for the day are recited, Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshmana, Lord Krishna with Rukmini. { the description in brackets is used when there is diamond set is adorned ( Vishesha Samarpana) } And whenever Peetadipati's of Mutts, those Mutts having association with this temple, they will receive temple honors. And the Itihyam to them is explained in Sanskrit. The Satari of Lord is taken for a procession in a Pallaki and the Peetadipathi is invited near Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple by giving Satari, they are cordially invited through Mahadwaram, Then first a Harati is performed with Itihyam, It goes like this "Venkatadri Samam Sthanam Brahmande Nastikinchanaat, Venkatesa Samo devo nabhut nabhavishyati" " Vidyut Koti Divaakaraabha manisam Sankham Gadaa Pankajam Chakram bibrati indiraa vasumateem Samsobhi Parsva dvayam peetaambaram kaustubham, kEyooraangada haara kundala dharam deeptham viswa dharam vibhum, Suchkra Sankham, Kati Varada Hastham, Swanaambaram Ratna Kireetam, Sva Vaksha Vilasat Sreevatsa Chihnam Bhaje, Pralamba SootrOtpala Maalya bhushanam, Namaamyaham Sree Venkata Saila Naayakam" Recently Srimad Ahobila Matam Swamy Desikan visited the Hill Shrine and HH Swamy received this maryaada in the temple and HH Swamy also participated in the Annamaachaarya Vardhanti Celerations. After the Harati, the Swamy is given Theertham and then a Melchaat Sesha Vastram of Lord Venkateswara is presented to the Swamy by Periya Jeeyar of the temple, then Satari is given. Then the Matam Harathi with fruits, dry fruits are given to the Lord, Then the Peetadipati Swamy is invited inside the Sanctum and water is given for Hasta Suddi, then the 'Aalavattam' or chaamaram is given to the Swamy to perform the Chaamara Seva for a few minutes to the Almighty then the Sishyas of Swamin are allowed to have Darsanam of Lord Venkateswara, while the Swamy is sitting near KulaSekhara Padi outside the Sanctum. This is how a Peetadipati will receive the temple Maryaada. ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Oppiliappan Koil Varadachari Sadagopan http://www.sadagopan.org Yahoo! 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