Akshara Laksha Sankhyathmaka Sriman
Narayana Astakshari Maha Mantra Yaagam
Tuesday, April 25 – Sunday, April 30, 2017
Sriman Narayana Astakshari thirumantharam is the most powerful Sri Vishnu mantram. It is made up of only eight syllables, very simple to chant with deep spiritual importance. Bhagavad Ramanuja broadcast this mantra from the top of the temple gopuram so that all Hari bhaktas, regardless of gender, caste or creed, may chant it and attain moksha. The Sages directed that best results can be obtained by chanting each letter one hundred thousand times (one lakh). In that way, if we chant the eight-syllabled Astakshari mantra eight hundred thousand times (800,000), one can reach the abode of Vaikunta. A grand Astakashari Yaagam will be performed on April 26-30. Please mark your calendars and take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Livermore Shiva-Vishnu Temple Event and Seva Timings:
Event Schedule
Tuesday, April 25
4:30 PM Bhagwat Anugjna, Punyaha vachanam, Bhoomi Pooja, Ankurarpanam
6:30 PM Deeksha Dharana/Raksha Bandhanam, Arati, Theertha prasadam
7:30 PM Ekantha Seva
Wednesday, April 26
8:00 AM Suprabhatam, Shiva Abhishekam and Nitya Puja
8:30 AM Dwara Thorana Dwaja Kumbha avahana, Mandala Stapana, AgniPratishtapana
10:00 – 12:30 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarti, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
1:00 – 2:00 PM Sriman Narayana Astakshari Maha Mantra Aradhana for devotees
2:30 – 5:00 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarthi, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
6:00 – 7:30 PM Vratam 1: Lakshmi-Hayagiva Vratam by 108 devotees for childrens’ education
7:30 PM Ekanta Seva
Thursday, April 27
8:00 AM Suprabhatam, Shiva & Karthikeya abhishekams and Nitya Puja
10:00 – 12:30 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarti, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
1:30 – 2:30 PM Sriman Narayana Astakshari Maha Mantra Aradhana for devotees
2:30-5:00 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarti, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
6:00 – 7:30 PM Vratam 2: Dhanavantari Vratam by 108 devotees for elders’ health
7:45 PM Ekanta Seva
Friday April 28
8:00 AM Suprabhatam, Shiva, Parvathi, Mahalakshmi, Andal, Krishna abhishekams and Nitya Puja
10:00 -12:30 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarti, Poornahuti
2:30 – 5:00 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Aarti, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
6:00 – 7:30 PM Puja 3: Akshaya Tritiya/Lakshmi Narasimha Vratam by 108 dampatis
7:30 PM Ekanta Seva
Saturday, April 29
8:00 AM Suprabhatam Shiva, Balaji, Hanuman, Navagraha abhishekams and Nitya puja
10:00 AM – 12:30
PM Astakshari Yaagam, Divya Prabhandham, Aarti, Poornahuti
2:00 – 3:30 PM Puja 4: Sriman Narayana Laksharchana for 108 devotees
2:30 – 6:30 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Divya Prabhandham, Aarti, Poornahuti, Satrumurai
7:00 PM Shiva/Vishnu Aarti, Ekanta Seva
Sunday, April 30
8:00 AM Suprabhatam, Shiva, Ganesha, Karthikeya, Parvathi, Kanaka Durga abhishekam & Nitya puja
10 AM –12:00 Noon Bhagavad Ramanujacharya Astothara Sata Kalashabhishekam
12:00 – 1:30 PM Astakshari Yaagam, Divya Prabhandham chanting, Aarti, Maha Poornahuti
6:30 PM Satrumurai, Teertha prasadam, Aseervachanam/Rithvik Sanmanam
7:30 PM Ekanta Seva
Sponsorship Details:
1) Dravyas for Astakshari Yaagam $21.
2) Devotee initiation for Astakshari Mantra chanting $51.
3) Item 3. Participation in any one of following pujas: Dhanavantari Vratam, Lakshmi-Hayagiva Vratam,
Akshaya Tritiya Vratam, Sriman Narayana Laksharchana $116.
4) Participation in all pujas listed in Item 3 above. Monthly abhisheka sankalpa for one shrine for one year $301.
5) Flowers or Annadana sponsorship for Astakshari Maha Mantra Yaagam and participation in all pujas in
Item 3. Monthly abhisheka sankalpa for any one Vishnu Shrine for one year, Astakshari Silver bell.
$501.
7) Grand Sponsorship: Full‐day sponsorship of Astakshari Maha Mantra Yaagam. Participation in all
pujas. Weekly abhisheka sankalpa for one deity for one year, Astakshari bell plus vastra to donor.
$1001.
8) Silver Sponsor: All 5 days Astakshari Maha Mantra Yaagam. Participation in all pujas plus Abhisheka
sankalpa for 9 deities for 1 year, donor plaque on donor wall, Astakshari bell plus vastra to donor.
$2501.
9) Gold sponsor: Joint sponsor of Alwar utsava moorthy. Astakshari Kalasha to donor. Participation in
all pujas plus Abhisheka sankalpa for 9 deities for 1 year, donor plaque on donor wall.
$5001.
10) Platinum sponsor: Sponsor any one Alwar. Astakshari Kalasha plus vastra to donor. Sankalpa for all
temple events for one year, Room sponsorship, donor plaque on donor wall and Room, SC
membership as per HCCC bylaws, $10,001.
11) Diamond Sponsorship: Sponsor two Alwars. Ashtakshari silver Kalasha and silk vastras given to
Donor; Sankalpa for all temple events for 5 years. Donor name recognition on cumulative donor
wall and room per HCCC Donor recognition policy. Steering Committee membership per HCCC
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