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Schedule 2001/2002
Homa: A Homa, or fire offering, is a sacred ceremony in which
the Gods are offered oblations through the medium of fire according to
Vedic scriptural injunctions while special mantras are recited. A Homa
is performed during specific auspicious occasions for the benefit of the
entire world as well as the participants.
Abhishekam: An Abhishekam is a ceremony of ablutions and
symbolic offerings that include milk, honey, ghee, and other items. The
ablutions symbolize spiritual purification, and each of the offerings
represents fulfillment on every level. Throughout the abhishekam,
specific mantras are chanted to invoke blessings that uplift, protect and
spiritually benefit us.
Please find enclosed the Sri Mathrudevi Viswashanthi Ashram
Year 2001/2002 Schedule for Homas and Abhishekas. All Homas and
Abhishekas will be performed in the presence of our beloved Amma,
Sri Karunamayi, Bhagavathi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeshwari Devi. Amma has
stated that these ceremonies "purify the earth's atmosphere, uplift the
community and contribute to the health and prosperity of the
individual". Each Homa and Abhishekam is unique and will give us
particular benefits, such as augmenting creativity removing life
obstacles, providing physical and mental healing, protecting us from
negative influences, and increasing prosperity on all levels.
All Homas and Abhishekas are open to the public, and everyone is
invited to attend. However, one need not be present in India in order to
participate. You may select the Homas or Abhishekas for which you
wish to participate from pages 2 and 3 of this brochure. After you have
made your selection, complete and mail the application form on page 4.
After the conclusion of the ceremony, prasad (spiritually blessed
ingredients of the Homa or Abhishekam) will be forwarded to you at
the address you specify on the application form.
Please watch for the upcoming Homa Announcements at our
website, www.karunamayi.org or in our quarterly magazine,
Purnaprajna, for additional details.
Homa/Abhishekam Schedule for 2001/2002
HOMA/ABHISHEKAM DESCRIPTION DATE CONTRIBUTION
1. Guru Purnima Sri Pada Puja to Amma's Lotus Feet 4 July 2001 $54.00
2. Sri Sukta Homa and Varalakshmi Vratam 3 August 2001 $54.00
Mahalakshmi Puja
3. Sri Krishna Jayanthi 108 Sri Krishna Salagrama 11 August 2001 $27.00
Abhishekam and Puja
4. Ganesh Chaturthi Sri Ganesh Homa 22 August 2001 $54.00
5. Navarathri Daily Homas - See Page 5 17 - 26 October 2001 $151.00/day
6. Divali 16 times of Sri Sukta Homa and 14 November 2001 $54.00
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6. Divali - The Sri Sukta and Sri Dhana Lakshmi Homa are fire
sacrifices which are performed in honor of Sri Dhana Lakshmi.
Dhana Lakshmi is the particular form of Devi who brings her
devotees wealth. This ceremony is particularly powerful for
creating wealth and abundance on all levels.
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8. Karthika Pournami - This homa in honor of Lord Siva brings
to us the blessings of Lord Siva as described above under
"Karthika Somavaras."
HOMA/ABHISHEKAM PRICE
1. All Homas and Abhishekas $504
excluding Navarathri.
2. All Navarathri homas $1,008
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SMVA Trust
2001-2002 Homa/Abhishekam Application Form
Payments to SMVA Trust in the USA for Homas & Abhishekas are tax deductible.
Please complete the form and mail along with your payment to:
KAVITA KHANNA, Attn: Homa
21 Baldwin Hills Road, Millwood, NY 10546.
Homa Selection: (choose from page 3)
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Oct. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Address Phone/email
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Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa
Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam
March 12, 2002
On March 12, 2002 on the occasion of the Maha Sivaratri
celebration, a very powerful Rudra Homa and Abhishekam will be
performed at Sri Karunamayi's ashram. The Rudra Homa is a very
powerful fire ceremony. The Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam is a
unique performance of the ceremonial bathing of the sacred Siva
Linga. The Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa and Ekadasavara Rudra
Abhishekam will be performed in the presence of our Beloved
Amma, Sri Karunamayi, Bhagavathi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi.
Jai Karunamayi !