A Short note about
Chaaturmaasya Ishti
Time is an inseparable and important component in the creation.
Time is an inseparable and important component in the creation.
This is represented by Seasons.
Ishti is a wonderful and comprehensive form of Homa, mandated by Veda. Chatur = Four. Maasa= Month. Every Four months form a cluster, denoting the change of season. This is also broadly classified as summer, Rains and winter.
Ishti is a wonderful and comprehensive form of Homa, mandated by Veda. Chatur = Four. Maasa= Month. Every Four months form a cluster, denoting the change of season. This is also broadly classified as summer, Rains and winter.
The Ishti conducted at each Cluster of Four Months is Chaatur Maasya Ishti.
(However, ancillary scriptures have permitted the conduct of the series once a year;
as a matter of convenience.)
Purpose of Chaturmaasya Ishti (which is stipulated to be conducted annually, in three tranches) is to propitiate the deities of seasons namely,
Purpose of Chaturmaasya Ishti (which is stipulated to be conducted annually, in three tranches) is to propitiate the deities of seasons namely,
Viswe Devaa, Agni, Indra, Aaditya, Varuna, Vaayua, Shiva
along with the deities of ancestry (Pitru Devata) and the Almighty Paramastman.
Purport of the Mantras, is Prayers for the welfare of the communities, timely rains and averting natural calamities, bountiful food/ crops, comfortable life and seemless transition to next states of divinity, after this life.
On this sacred occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of SGS Veda Pathasala, Datta Peetham conducts the Rituals for the wellbeing of the Society and appointed capable scholars as Ritwiks, namely:
Purport of the Mantras, is Prayers for the welfare of the communities, timely rains and averting natural calamities, bountiful food/ crops, comfortable life and seemless transition to next states of divinity, after this life.
On this sacred occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of SGS Veda Pathasala, Datta Peetham conducts the Rituals for the wellbeing of the Society and appointed capable scholars as Ritwiks, namely:
1. BrahmaSri Matturu R Kesava Avadhani (Chief Pundit)
2. Brahmasri Ranganatha Sarma Agnihotri - Mysuru (Yajamaana – Principle Incharge)
3. Brahmasri Raghavendra - Matturu
4. Brahmasri Venkatesa Avadhani - Matturu
5. Brahmasri Chandra Sekhara Avadhani VLSK – Mysuru
6. Brahmasri Vaasudeva Paraanjape – Mysuru (Meemaamsa Scholar)
Note about Importance of Pradhana Homa during Ishti:
After an elaborate process to prepare the Havis (Food) for Oblation (Aahuti), the Pradhana Homa will be performed. This is the most important stage of each Ishti, which would happen in the middle of the Ishti. Contrary to notions, rather than the Poornahuti (before conclusion), this Pradhana Homa is the time for devotees to witness.
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Schedules of
Chaaturmaasya Ishti
A Special Series of Shrowta Yaga
Venue: Poundareeka Rangasthala, SGS Ashrama, Mysore 570025
24 May 2010 - Monday
10 am to 1 noon – Pavitreshti (For Purification)
25 May 2010 - Tuesday
· 8 am to 12 noon - Ganapati Puja, Pancha Hotru Homa, Kooshmaanda Homa
· 4 pm to 6 pm - Anwaarambhaneeya Ishti
· 7 pm to 9 pm - Chaaturmaasya Ishti Sankalpa, Vaishwadeva Anwaadhaanam
26 May 2010 - Wednesday
· 8 am to 12 noon - Vaishwadeva Parva
· 7 pm to 9 pm - Varuna Praghaasa Anwaadhaanam
27 May 2010 - Thursday - Poornima
· 8 am to 12 noon - Varuna Praghaasa Ishti
· 12 pm to 1 pm - Avabhrutha Ishti (Venue: Saptarshi Teertha)
· 7 pm to 9 pm - Saakamedha Anwaadhaanam
28 May 2010 - Friday
· 5 am to 7 am - Aneekavadishti
· 8 am - Poorna Maasa Ishti (Fortnightly Ishti)
· 10 am - Marut Saantapana Ishti
· 6 pm - Marut Gruhamedhi Ishti
29 May 2010 - Saturday
· 5 am to 8 am - Marut Kreedi Ishti
· 8 am to 12 noon - Saakamedha Mahaa Havis
· 12 noon to 4 pm - Mahaa Pitru yagna
· 5 pm to 6.30 pm - Tryambakeshti (Venue: Junction of Four Roads near Main Office)
· 6.30 pm to 8pm - Aadityeshti
30 May 2010 - Sunday
· 8 am to 12 noon Shunaaseereeya Ishti, Poornahuti
Welcome to one and all
(vkg/- may10)
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