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Dear Devotees,
With the grace of Sri Hari, Vayu, Gurugalu and the blessings of His Holiness Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, we will be celebrating,
- NAGARA PANCHAMI - Ashleshabali on Wednesday, 15th August 2018 at SVKB, 241 Poath Road, Murrumbeena, VIC 3163.
The Program will be:
- Panchamrutha Abhisheka Pooja : 11:00 AM
- Mangalarathi: 12:30 PM
- Ashlesha Balidana & Naga Mangala Pooja : 6:00 PM,
- Followed by Theertha Prasada
Please register your interest with the priest directly, for doing any of these sevas and find the importance of this Pooja below.
Ashlesha Balidana & Naga Mangala Pooja
 People celebrate the fifth day of full moon in Shravana month as ‘Nagara Panchami’, a day dedicated for the worship of Nagadevathe. It is one of the key festivals of Dravidian culture.
People worship serpent in the form of a deity on Nagara Panchami. Turmeric powder, milk, tender coconut, coconut, flowers, honey, ghee, sugar and other items in pooja, as they are believed to be dearest to serpent. People, who offer these things for Naga in front of his deity, believe that their offerings will reach Maha Shesha, who has been lying as the bed of Lord Vishnu in the sea of milk.
During Naga Mandala or Ashlesha Bali, people draw Rangoli using different colours (mostly yellow and turmeric) to depict the pictures of Naga.
Ashlesha Bali Puja or Naga pooja is one of the important Kaalasarpa dosha pujas performed at Kukke Subramanya temple. Lord Subramanya is known as the protector from Kaalasarpa dosha and Kuja dosha. Devotees believe Shravana masa, Karthika masa, and Margashira masa are the most auspicious months to perform Aslesha bali puja.
Sarpa Pooja exists in Kerala and Maharashtra as well. In Greek culture, cobra was the symbol of bravery. Latin Americans were offering pooja for living cobras. Chinese considered that Naga was the dynasty of their trait. Some tribal groups in America also worship serpent. In literature, cobra is projected as a symbol of sex and revenge. Many people have an idea that a serpent can be controlled when Garuda Rekhe (eagle line) exists in one’s palm. People do not dig the earth on Nagara Panchami.
We look forward to your participation with all your family and friends.
Upcoming Important Days / Events:
| Date |
Time |
Program |
| Wed 15 Aug |
All day |
NAGARA PANCHAMI: 9AM-12:30PM Ashleshabali Pooja, followed by Theertha Prasada
Ashlesha Bali Puja or Naga pooja is one of the important Kaalasarpa dosha pujas performed at Kukke Subramanya temple. Lord Subramanya is known as the protector from Kaalasarpa dosha and Kuja dosha. |
| Fri 24 Aug |
All day |
AM: Sri Vara Mahalakshmi Vrata Pooja
7 to 9 PM: "Dasa Sangeeta" by Sri Ananth Kulkarni at SVKB. Click here for details. |
| Sat 25 Aug |
6:30 to 8:30 AM |
Chandra & Soura Rig Veda Upakarma: Please call or email priest/s to confirm your attendance by 24th Aug 2018 |
| Sun 26 Aug |
All day |
AM: Chandra & Soura Yajur Veda Upakarma: Please call or email priest/s to confirm your attendance by 24th Aug 2018
PM: Full Moon Day - Pournami - Samuhika Sathyanarayana Pooja at 6PM.
Raksha Bandan Festival |
| Mon 27 Aug |
All day |
Raghavendra Swamy Poorva Aradhana, at SVKB - Click here for details |
| Tue 28 Aug |
All day |
Raghavendra Swamy Madhya Aradhana, at SVKB - Click here for details |
| Wed 29 Aug |
All day |
Raghavendra Swamy Uthara Aradhana, at SVKB - Click here for details |
| Sat 1 Sep |
All day |
Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Mahothsava at the GAA Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Road, Keysborough, VIC 3173. |
| Sat 1 Sep |
All day |
Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Mahothsava at Sri Venkateswara Temple, Temple Road, Helensburgh, NSW 2508 |
For any enquiries, please contact priest via email or the phone numbers listed below.
Ph : 0451 598 963 / 0403 427 777 / 03 9042 0995 Email: info@svkb.org.au
Web: www.svkb.org.au In the service of Lord and His Holiness,
Sri Venkata Krishna Brundavana Melbourne
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