On Purattasi
first Saturday 23.09.2017
Sri Danvantri
Arogya peedam, WalajapetMaha
Danvantri Homam -108 Herbal Thirumanjanam - Pushpa Yagam.Lord Sri
Danvantri, the 12th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Purattasi is one of the auspicious tamil months,
usually begins in the English month of September. It is the sixth month in a
Tamil calendar and is dedicated to God Vishnu. Sri Danvantri Arogya peedam,
Walajapet’s founder nad Peedathipathi “KAYILAI GNANAGURU Dr. SRI. MURALIDHARA
SWAMIGAL” conducting Maha Danvantri
Homam, 108 Herbal Thirumanjanam and Pushpa Yagam on Purattasi first Saturday
23.09.2017 by 8.00 AM onwards to Lord Danvantri, the 12th
incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The Significance
of Purattasi Month :
Puratasi month is of great importance to Tamilians
as it is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared on the earth in this month. Lord
Vishnu devotees consider Purattasi as the ideal month for thanking Lord Vishnu
for preserving the Universe at the end of Kali Yuga. Devotees gather in large
number at Lord Vishnu temples and special prayers are offered.
Purattasi Vrat is observed by Devotees of Lord Vishnu.
Some people observe partial fasting on all days in Puratassi others limit it to
Puratasi Saturdays. A few observe strict fast on Saturdays which involves not
even drinking a drop of water is called Nirjala Vratam. Some devotees only eat
vegetarian food during the entire month. They also quit smoking and consuming
alcohol for one month. On Purattasi Saturdays, Namum, the two feet symbol of
Lord Vishnu’s feet, is drawn on the forehead by males and women opt for a red
dot. Hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu are chanted and Mavilakku offered to the
God.
It is also believed that Lord Shani looses his
powers in Puratasi month, so it is easy to escape from his malefic influences.
Devotees offer Ghee or Ellu Deepam to Lord Sani in the month. Navagrahas are
also worshipped in the month.
Also there is a huge list of important festivals
like Durga Navaratri, Saraswati poojai, and Vijayadhasami celebrated in the
month of Purattasi.
This fast is an abstinence of eating meat, smoking,
consuming alcohol, some even do not sleep with their spouse and sleep on the
floor, clean pots were no meat was cooked are used and so forth. Many faithfuls
just have one meal for the day while others give up their favourite foods in
dedication to the Supreme Lord. This fast should not be like a torturous
burden. The abstinence increases one’s will power and concentration to be able
to pray to the Supreme lord even more faithfully. By fasting impurities are
decreased and purity is increased which is so essential in the attainment of
the Supreme Lord. The benefits are inconceivable if the fast is properly
observed.
For more details, Contact;
Sri Danvantri Arogya
Peedam,
Kilpudupet,
Walajapet-632513, Vellore District.
Ph: 04172-230033 /
230274 / 9443330203
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