Annual Events
Everyday is special at the Sri Narayani Peedam. There are pujas
being performed by Sri Narayani Amma everyday. There is the Anna
Dhanam (Food Donation) program, which is also done on a daily basis.
The Sri Narayani Peedam organizes and conducts several events all
for the benefit of mankind. Some events have fixed dates and some
fixed months but the dates vary according to the Panchagam (Tamil
Calendar), which gives dates according to the solar position.
Here is a list of some of the events:
JANUARY 1st
New Years Day - Being at Peedam and receiving
the blessings of the Divine Mother on January 1st is a wonderful
spiritual way to start the New Year. All day long devotees throng
the Narayani Temple and the Sripuram Golden Temples to attend the Pujas and to have Amma's Dharshan,
Theertam and Prasadam.
| New Year Celebrations |
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Overseas devotees sing bhajans |
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JANUARY 3rd
Amma's Jayanthi (Birthday) - The day begins with
a procession followed by a holy bath for Amma. After this Amma performs
all the regular pujas. Special pujas and yagnas are also performed
by the temple Priests on January 2nd and 3rd. At midday, on January
3rd, the celebrations are held in the Yagashala (Full Moon Hall) located behind the Shanti Mandapam.
Priests from different temples come to Peedam to give their offerings
and receive Amma's blessings. Devotees from all over the world come
to Peedam around this time to join in the celebrations and receive
Amma's blessings.
| Beloved Amma Jayanthi (Birthday) Celebrations |
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| Flowers and Garlands showered on Beloved Amma |
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| Devotees in the Procession |
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FEBRUARY
Saraswathi Yagam - This yagam is in praise of
Goddess Saraswathi, the Goddess of Knowledge. Amma has this yagam
conducted for Grade 10 and Grade 12 students. After the yagam they
receive blessings and pens from Amma to perform well in their exams.
Amma gives a constant reminder to the students that they have to
do their part by studying hard and putting in a lot of effort.
| Beloved Amma with Guests & Students at the Yagam |
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| Each student receives a pen and the divine blessings of Amma |
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MARCH
Social or Donation Programs - Any one of the social
programs is held like the Mathru Ganga (water distribution project), Punarjanma (new lease of life) or Kalyani (mass marriages).
| Dr. M. Gaynor from New York turns on the water |
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| Housewife receives a sewing machine from Beloved Amma |
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| Beloved Amma with newly wed couples and guests |
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| Priest performs the Wedding Ceremony for all the couples |
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APRIL
Tamil New Year - At this time, Peedam is again
crowded with devotees all day long who come to receive Amma’s
blessings.
| Devotees come for Amma's Blessings |
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MAY 8th
Narayani Proclamation Day - On May 8th 1992, Amma
declared to the world the purpose of Amma’s descent and mission.
This day is celebrated every year at the Peedam.
Sri Sakthi Amma Performs Puja |
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Sri Sakthi Amma leads the procession |
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JUNE
Educational Awards - Under the Vidya Nethram project,
10th grade achievers receive a bicycle and 12th grade achievers
receive scholarships for furthering their education.
Student receives a Bicycle |
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JULY
Social or Donation Programs - One of the social
programs is held like Arogya (Basic Health Program) where physically challenged people are provided with tricycles, hearing aids, caliphers, artificial limbs and many such items. There is also the Gift of Life (Heart Surgery) Program where hundreds of children with life threatening heart problems are given financial assistance to receive the life-saving treatment.
A child receives an artificial limb |
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A differently abled gentleman receives a tricycle |
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A baby receives financial aid for heart surgery |
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AUGUST
Varalakshmi Puja - Varalakshmi is one of the eight
forms of Mother Lakshmi. Performing the Varalakshmi puja is said
to be equivalent to worshipping all the different forms of Lakshmi.
This form is the one that grants boons (wishes). She is invited
into the home and honoured for all the different types of blessings
such as money, food, good health, property and virtuous children.
This is also an important and auspicious day for all married women
who perform this puja for their husbands. They pray for a long life
filled with health and happiness for their husbands. On this day,
special pujas are held at the Sri Narayani Temple.
Amma Performs Puja |
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August 24th - Sripuram Anniversary Celebrations - Hundreds of thousands of visitors from India and all around the world have visited the Sripuram Golden Temple since its opening on August 24th, 2007. The anniversary of the Sripuram is celebrated with pomp and grandeur and a truly amazing event to witness. Please visit www.sripuram.org for more details.
Sripuram - Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple |
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Navarathri Festival - This is a festival where
a battle took place between Good and Evil for nine days and nights
("Nava" means 9 and "rathiri" means nights)
and on the tenth day Good emerged the winner. (The 10th day is called
Vijaya Dasami, "Vijaya" means victory and "Dasami"
means 10). Starting of new jobs, businesses, or joining some course
or fine art, all take place on this day with a hope that we emerge
successfully in all that we undertake.
Cultural programs are held at all temples to celebrate the victory
of Good over Evil and for all to offer their gratitude. At Sri Narayani
Temple, cultural performances are held and artistes from all over
India come to perform. Every year different artistes are given an
opportunity to perform for Amma and receive Amma's blessings.
Goddess Durga |
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Beloved Amma in front of the Navarathri Kolu |
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Deepavali - The festival of lights is celebrated
with great joy at Peedam and Amma lights the 10,000 lamps and performs
special puja to dispel darkness and bring light into people’s
lives.
Young devotee lights a Lamp |
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Lamps Lit in the form of the Sri Chakra |
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DECEMBER
Home Coming – This is the time of the year that most overseas
devotees make travel arrangements to be at Peedam and bask in the
unconditional love and warmth of Amma. They, together with devotees
from India take part in all the social programs leading up to the
Birthday celebrations of our Beloved Amma.
Beloved Amma speaks to Overseas Devotees |
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FULL MOON (Pournami)
Besides these events that have been mentioned, every month Amma
performs the Full Moon puja. The dates for the full moon pujas for
this year
are:
Sri Sakthi Amma does Aarathi |
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Devotees witness the Full Moon Puja |
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