Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetathipathi
Jagatguru Pujya
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji�s
73rd Jayanthi

Place: Vani Mahal, T.Nagar
Date: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Time: 4PM

Programme

4 PM onwards:

• Prayer
• Welcome Address
• Paying obeisance to the Guru by the 73 organisations

Presentation of awards by SRI KANCHI KAMAKOTI PEETATHIPATHI JAGATGURU PUJYA SRI JAYENDRA SARASWATHI SANKARACHARYA SWAMIJI

• Award for Integrity even in poverty
• Award for Bhagavat Seva
• Award for Guru Seva
• Award for Jana Seva
• Scholarships for Education to students
• Donations for Social Welfare projects Donations

6.30 PM: Mangalam � Maitrim Bajatha

Sarada Navaratri Mahotsavam at Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple � 12 � 21 October 2007 2007

Sarada Navaratri Mahotsavam will be performed at Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple from 12 to 21 October. Special Abhisheka, Alankaram, Navavarana Puja, Kanya Puja will be performed daily. Laksharchana will also be performed during the Navaratri Mahotsavam.

Devotional concerts and other cultural programmes will take place in the evenings 7.30 pm onwards.

Special programmes:

12-10-07: 6.30 pm: Sangeetha Mummurthigal Vizha

21-10-07: 7.30 pm: Vijayadasami Day- Golden Chariot Utsavam

22-10-07: 6.00 pm: Sahasra Svarna Kalasasthapanam, Sahasranama Homam

23-10-07: 6.00 am: Sahasra Svarna Kalasa Abhishekam

7.30 pm: Sri Kamakshi Ambal Unjal Utsavam

Navaratri Mahotsavam to be held in Kanchi - 12 - 21 October 2007

Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji and Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamiji will perform the Navaratri Pujas at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sankara Matam, Kanchipuram from the 12th to 21st October 2007.

Programme:
12 - 20 October
7 am - 12.30 pm:
1. Veda Parayanam
2. Srimad Valmiki Ramayana Parayanam
3. Srimad Devi Bhagvata Parayanam
4. Sri Chandi Parayanam
5. Rig Samhita Homam
6. Sri Vidya Homam
7. Navagraha Homam
8. Navaavarana Puja
9. Sookta Japam
10. Kanya Puja
11. Navasuvasini Puja
4.00 pm - 9 pm
Sri Vidya Homam
Visesha Pujas

Daily Programme immediately after the Sri Mahatripurasundari sametha Chandramouleeswara Swami Puja
12 - 14 October: Ashva Puja
15 - 17 October: Gaja Puja
18 - 20 October: Saraswathi Aavahanam, Saraswathi Puja
20 October:
Vatuka Bhairava Puja, Visesha Suvasini Puja
12.30 pm - 1 pm Righ Samhita Homam, Srividya Homam Poornahuti, Parayana Purti
6 pm - Sri Chandi Homam
21st - Saturday - Vijayadasami - Punarpuja
6 am - 8 am - Yatasthanam, Ghatabhishekam

Musical Concerts during Navaratri
12-10-07: Nadaswaram - Adyar Sri S Jagarayamn, Adyar Sri S Padamanabhan
13-10-07:Vocal- Sirgazhi Dr.G. Shivachidambaram
14-10-07:Veena - Sri Prapancham S Balachandran
15-10-07:Saxophone - Sri Kadri Gopalnath
16-10-07:Vocal- Sri Neyveli Santhanagopalan
17-10-07:Vocal- Sri Dr. R Ganesh
18-10-07:Veena- Sri Rajesh Vaidya
19-10-07:Violin Duet- Sri Ganesh and Sri Kumaresh
20-10-07:Ghatam- Sri T H Vinayakram
21-10-07:Nadaswaram- 8 am to 12 noon - 12 famous Vidwans will present NADASWARA SAMMELANAM

Upanyasam CD Released - 14 September 07

Vyasa Puja and Chaturmasya Vrata Patrika - 29 July 07 to 26 September 07 &
73rd Jayanthi of HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji � 31 July 07

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipathi His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji and His Holiness Sri Sankara Vijayendra Swamiji are performing the Vyasa Pooja on Sunday, the 13th day of Tamil Month of Adi of Tamil Year Sarvajit (29th July 07) at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Sri Sankara Matam, Kanchipuram. Their Holiness will observe Chaturmasya Vratham from that day till Wednesday, the 9th day of Tamil Month Purattasi (26th September 07).

Advaita Vedanta sadas, Veda Vidwat sadas, Veda Parayana, Veda Bhashya sadas, Panchanga sadas, Music Concerts and discourses by eminent scholars will be held during the Chaturmasya period.

The 73rd Jayanthi of HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji is being celebrated on 31 July 07 at srimatam. Veda Parayana , Homa and special pujas in the morning (7 am onwards) and lectures and music programmes in the evening(4.30 pm onwards) will be held daily from 29-07-07 to 31-07-07. The details of the music programme can be viewed here.

Devotees are invited to participate and receive the blessings of Acharyas and Sri Tripurasundari Sametha Sri Chandramouleeswara.

Srikaryam & Agent

Do also see this link for a note on the importance of Chaturmasya Vratha and Vyasa Pooja

Jayanthi Celebrations of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at Tiruvarur

The 73rd jayanthi of Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji will be celebrated in Tiruvarur at Melavadam Pokki st Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar Auditorium on 30-07-2007 at 6.00 pm.

Special pujas will be held on the occasion. Bhagavada laya mani Sri Udayalur K Kalyanaraman & group will render Sri Rama Sankirtanam and Bhajans.

Jayanthi Celebrations of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at Pune

The 73rd Jayanthi Mahotsav of Jagadguru Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamiji will be performed on 31 July 2007, Tuesday at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sri Adya Sankara Mandir, Near Veer Savarkar Statue, Sarasbaug, Pune - 411030(Tel 24336656).

Programme:

Morning 7.30 am to 1.00 pm
Ganapati Puja
Maha Sankalp
Mahanyasa Purvaka, Rudra Ekadasini
Maha Ganapathi Homa
Aayusha Homa
Aaavahanti Homa
Navagraha Homa
Rudra Ekadasini Homa
Vasodhara
Poornahuti
Deeparadhana
Mahaprasad

Devotees are requested to participate in the celebrations and be the recipient of the Blessings of Jagadguru Sankaracharya Swamijis.

Jayanthi Celebrations of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at Guntur

Sri Ashtalakshmi Seva Mandali, Mantrivari Street, Sangadigunta, GUNTU invites devotees to participate in the celebrations being held on the 73rd Jayanthi of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji on 31-07-2007e of Gurupooja and Chaturmasya Vratam from 30-07-07 to 24-11-2007.

Programme:

29-07-07 - SUNDAY
9 am: Selection of 73 ladies to participate in Chaturmasya Vratam daily with Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam

30-07-07- MONDAY
8.29 am: viswakshena Puja and Guru Puja , Distribution of 73 Sarees for selected ladies

Presidential Address, Lighting of the Lamp, Lighting of the Akhanda deeparadhana

31-07-07 - TUESDAY
One tractor Grass donation to Cow Sangam, Guntur

Distribution of notebooks to poor students to Sri Seeta Rama Vidyalayam, Guntur

Anna Prasadam to Nirmala Hrudayam(Orphans Home), Guntur

Anna Prasadam to The Little Sisters of the Poor(Oldage Home), Nambur

Anna Prasadam to Sri Shridi Deenajana Seva Samithi(Poor & Blind Students) 2/12, Bridipet, Guntur

Anna Prasadam to Daya Hrudaya Seva Samstha(Oldage Home), Annadana Satram, Amaravathi Rd, Guntur

Donation of 73kgs rice to Sri Sai nadha Oldage Home, Nallapadu, Guntur

Devotees are invited to participate in the above programmes and receive the Blessings of Acharya swamijis.

73rd Jayanthi of HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at Karaikudi

The 73rd Jayanthi of HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji is being celebrated on 31 July 07 at Karaikudi Sri Sankara Manimandapam 8 am onwards . Ganapati homam, Navagraha Homam, Mrutyunjaya Homam, Avahanti Homam and Ayushya Homam will be performed. Devotees are invited to participate and receive the blessings of Acharyas.

Book �An Elucidation of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad� to be Released- 26 July, Chennai

Adi sankara Advaita Research Centre, Chennai is organizing a function for the release of the book �An Elucidation of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad� based on Vidyaranya�s Anubhuti Prakasa written by sri. S. Balakrishnan(sr. commercial Manager(retd.), HAL), on Thursday, 26-07-07 at 6.00 pm at Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Old No.40, Luz Church Road, Chennai � 04(Near Amrutanjan Ltd.).

Brahmasri Goda Venkateswara sastriji(Advaita Vedanta scholar) presides.

Dr. R Krishnamurty sastriji(Former Principal, The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai) releases the book.

Dr. Mani Dravid sastriji(Prof. of Mimamsa, The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai) receives the first copy.

Shani Peyarchi - Pujas at Pune

On Sunday, 5th August07, Lord Shanishwar Transits from Kataka Rasi( Nakshatra - Punarvasu, Pushya and Ashlesha) to Simha Rasi( Nakshatra - Maga, Poorva Palguni & Utthira Palguni).

Ganapathi Puja, Maha Sankalp, Navagraha Homa and Special Abhishek to Bhagwan Shanishwar, for Shanti will be performed at the Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sri Adya Sankara Mandir, Near Veer Savarkar Statue, Sarasbaug, Pune - 411030(Tel No. 24336656). Devotees can participate and receive the blessings of Lord Shanishwar and Acharya Swamijis.

Guru Vara Vazhipadu
(Thursday Discourses)
Sankara Matam,
Kanchipuram

Every Thursday evening between 5.30 to 8.30 PM, Guru Vara Vazhipattu Manram of Kanchipuram is conducting prayers and discourses in front of Maha Periyava Adhishtanam at our Sri Matam, Kanchipuram. The programes for the month of July was started on Thursday, 5th July 2007.

Ms. V. Padmavathy and Sri S.Vachchiravelu, both renowned Odhuvars of Kanchipuram initiated the programme with recitation of Thirumarai.

The first of the series of lectures on Thiru Vilaiadal Puranam* was delivered by Maha Vidvan Mayilam Sri V.Sivasubramanian. He dwelt in details two incidents of two saints.

Sri M.Venkatesan, Secretary of the Manram related an incident of Maha Periyava clearly indicating how much Maha Periyava was keen to help alleviate suffering of the devotees.

The programme concluded with the recitation of prayer by all devotees.

Programme for July and August 07

Lectures on Thiru Vilaiadal Puranam by Maha Vidvan Mayilam Sri V.Sivasubramanian will be continued from 12.7.07 to 30.8.07 on all Thursdays. Each Thursday two episodes will be taken up.

*(Compilation of histories of Great Saivaite Saints of Tamil Nadu and how Lord Siva, pleased with their devotion played a major part in their life directly to show to the world how much He, the Lord Siva was pleased with their devotion)

Veda Sammelan to be held
26th to 29th July 07

With the Blessings of Pujyasri Acharyas, Veda Dharma Shastra Paripalana Sabha is organizing a Veda sammelan from 26 to 29 July 07 at Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple, Veda Dharma Kainkarya sabha, Tiruvenkada Nagar, Ambattur, Chennai � 53.( 94440-14247, 26583552)

Veda Sammelan to be held
12th to 15th July 07

With the Blessings of Pujyasri Acharyas, Veda Dharma Shastra Paripalana Sabha is organizing a Veda sammelan from 12 to 15 July 07 at Plot No. 11, S.S Nagar, Tirumulaivayil, Chennai � 62.

Schedule

A Summer camp with a difference was held at Chennai Sankaralayam by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Bhaktargal Peravai from 13 May to 20 May for children of age group 8-15. Boys and girls of all communities attended the camp. About 300 students including 5 Muslim girls and one Christian girl took part in the camp which was inaugurated by HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at 9.30 am on 13th, Sunday, May 07. His Holiness stressed the importance of imparting Cultural Education to Children and need of Bhakti towards parents.

The course included training in Yoga, Sanskrit and Tamil slokas and also personality development. Sanskrit and Basic English language were also taught to the students.

Students learnt many slokas during the session. While food was provided to all the participants, those from outstation were given accommodation also.

On 20 May, Sunday at 3.00 pm, all the participants were given certificates and gifts,and blessed by HH Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji at Kanchi Sankara Mutt in front of Sri Paramacharya's Adhisthanam.

114th Jayanthi Mahotsavam of Mahaswamiji

For Tamil, please see the Original Invitation

The 114th Jayanthi Mahotsavam of Sri Mahaswamiji, the 68th Peetadhipati of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, will be observed on 31st May 2007, at the Mutt Premises, Kanchipuram, in the presence of Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji and Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamiji. Special Homams, Veda Parayan and Music Programmes will be performed from 29th May 07 to 31st May 07 as per detailed programme given below. All devotees are requested to participate and receive the blessings of Pujyasri Acharya Swamjis.

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankara Mutt Sri Hanuman Mandir, Skandagiri is organizing the 114th Jayanthi Celebrations of Sri Mahaswamiji from 28 May 07 to 31 May 07 as per details below

Daily from 28.05.07 to 30.05.07
8 am to 11 am - Abhishekam Laksharchana (Trisathi)
5 pm to 7 pm - Laksharchana Continues

31.05.07 - Jayanthi Day - Tuesday
7.30 am to 11.00 am - Veda Parayanam, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam, Rudrabhishekam, Maha Ganapathi Homam, Aavahanti Homam, Dakshinamurthy Homam, Suvasini Puja, Kanya Puja, Deeparadhana, Annadanam
6.30 pm - Music concert by Serugudi Sisters Smt. Rema & Smt. Geeta, Chennai (Vocal), Sri R Dinakar - Violin, Sri G Ramachandran - Mridangam, Sri M Haribabu(Guntur) - Ghatam

1. 10 May 07 - Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam
2. 11 May 07 - Paduka Pattabhishekam
3. 12 May 07 - Sri Sugreeva Pattabhishekam
4. 13 May 07 - Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

Vyasa Pooja Mandapam

Sri Mahaperiyavaal has explained in great detail Chaaturmasyam for Sanyasins and the importance of Vyasa Pooja. The picture shows our Acharyas performing the Vyasa Pooja in Tirupathi. We also see the Vyasa Pooja Mandapam on which the Guru Parampara is worshipped. This Mandapam is being freshly made as per the directive of Sri Periyavaal Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji. The wood work for the mandapam is finished and the silver work is about to start. To complete the silver work 65 kgs of silver are needed. It is the desire of the Acharya that 65 families must undertake this task together by donating Rs 20,000 towards 1 kg of silver. Bhiksha vandanam would be performed for all those families (who contribute), on Vyasa pooja day (July 28, 2007 at Kanchipuram). It is desired that they attend the Vyasa Pooja with all members of their families. However in case they are unable to do so, Bhiksha Vandanam shall be performed on their behalf and the prasadam sent to them. So while sending in the contribution, please don't forget to inform the names/nakshatram of each and every member of your families along with your gothram. All cheques to be drawn in favour of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and sent directly to The Manager Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam 1 Salai Street Kanchipuram Thanks to clearly mark 'Vyasa Pooja Mandapam' on the envelope.

The Guruvara Vazhipattu Manram, Kanchipuram, is organizing a series of Religious Discourses at sri sankara Matam, Kanchipuram commencing from 3-May-07 as per schedule(titles in Tamil):

With the blessing of Their Holinesses Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji and Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji, it has been decided to celeberate the Sankara Jayanthi which falls on April 21, 2007, in a grand manner.

Note: Previously the date had been mentioned as 22 April on our web site, which had been an error. The same is regretted.

The Acharyas have directed that the following activities be carried out by each and every devotee :

1. Every devotee shall perform a pooja for Adi Sankaracharya on April 21 in the form of prayers or poor feeding etc. The Kanchi Mutt shall provide free booklet on the Adi Sankara pooja rituals on your specific request.
2. Every school student is advised to read and learn the Bhaja Govindam by heart and they should recite the same to their parents. On receipt of a written confirmation from their respective parents confirming that the student has memorised and recited the same in front of them, the Kanchi Mutt shall reward the student with a Adi Sankaracharya picture, one silver coin with adi sankara engraved in it and with prasadam from His Holiness for the whole family.
3. The Kanchi mutt would also like to encourage teachers or any individual to write articles on Adi Sankaracharya - His Life History or His Philosophy or His works. (in not more than 2000 words). The best 3 articles will be selected and rewarded with a cash prize of Rs.15,000/-, Rs.10,000/- and Rs.5,000/- along with prasadam from the Acharyas . The entry can be in any language. The prize winning articles will be published in the various websites of the Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam as well as other publications that may be brought out by the Committee.

Please send in your responses by April 15, 2007 to :
*The Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti Committee*
The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
No.1, Salai Street,
Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Tel : 044 - 27222115
Fax : 044 - 27224305

The Brahmothsavam, the annual festival of Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi started on Wednesday, 21st February 2007 with collection of earth from Sri Muktheeswaran Temple. For this ritual Sri Ganesha and Ashtadevatas were taken in procession from Kamakshi Temple and after conducting appropriate pooja the earth was collected and this is used for proliferation of Paligai.

Next day, Thursday, 22nd Feb 07 the Dwajaroahanam, Flag hoisting was performed. A flag carrying the picture of Sri Devi Kamakshi was hosted on the Dwajasthambam at about 8.30 AM attended by fireworks. The Programme of Festivals and also photos of Dwajarohanam and the Procession details are given separately.

His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji�s visit to Tirumala

His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji participated in the meeting of Matadhipathis from various parts of India, arranged by T.T.D. Devasthanam on 3rd and 4th February 2007 at Tirumala to work out strategies against conversion move by other religions.

Each and every Matadhipathi suggested measures to avert conversion move by other religion. The speakers mostly suggested measures for propagating our religion, like arranging Bhajans, Temple Poojas etc. and requested the TTD to sanction financial assistance.

His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji suggested the following measures, which received huge support from the audience and other Matadhipathis.

1. The TTD should construct a small Balaji Temple in each and every Dalit colony and arrange daily poojas and encourage participation by the Dalits in the area.
2. The TTD should construct a community hall to enable the Dalit people perform small family functions and community functions in their area.
3. The TTD should motivate the Dalit groups to perform Bhajans in their colonies like other caste Hindus. The TTD should organise necessary training through Bhagavatars in this regard.
4. The TTD should motivate each big temple to adopt two or three small temples which experience want of funds to perform at least one kala pooja.
5. Like Christians wearing a cross symbol in their neck, the TTD should supply black thread with Balaji Dollar to be worn by the Dalit youths.
6. To alleviate this feeling among the Dalits that they are not treated equally with other caste Hindus, the TTD should arrange free darshan of Sri Balaji to the Dalits who come in groups like Dr.Ambedkar Peravai and Dr. Ambedkar Narpani Manram etc through VAIKUNDAM entrance without the group waiting in �Q� for a long time along with other public. This will create a feeling among the Dalits that they are also treated in the same manner like other caste Hindus.
7. On the 4th February night His Holiness arranged a group of Dalits from Kizh-Tirupathi to visit Tirumala by two buses and also arranged free darshan of Balaji to the groups through Vaikundam entrance and also for free supply of Laddus.