From: Asianet <mulavana@asianetindia.com>
Subject: Fw: SOMAYAGAM
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2004 03:57:26 +0530
 
From: "Michel Danino" <micheld@hclinfinet.com>
Subject: Somayagam at Thuravoor Mahakshetram (Kerala) in April

[For information on this important event. Please pass on to your friends,
especially in Kerala & Tamil Nadu. Thanks, MD]


4th March 2004
Respected Sir/Madam,

Thuravoor Mahakshetram, an ancient Devasthanam situated by the side of NH-
47, approximately 25 Kms south of Kochi city, is the sacred abode of Lord
Sree Nrisimhamoorthy and Lord Maha Sudarsanamoorthy. The Sudarsanamoorthy
temple is reputed to be over a 1300 years old. It is said that the idol of
Sree Nrisimhamoorthy originated at the sacred city of Kashi. Swami
Padmapadar, the chief disciple of Adi Sankaracharya, is believed to have
worshipped the same idol at Kashi in the 8th century.

Unique in its architectural and artistic splendour, the temple is one of the
most revered places of worship in Kerala. The two Sreekovils in a single
Nalambalam, the two golden Garudadwajas, the strict and austere observances
of the chief priest (who does not leave the temple premises during his
tenture), the various festivals, the Vedic rituals and Purana discourses all
through the year attract streams of devotees to the temple from within and
outside the State.

Great seers and saints such as Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Sringeri - Sree
Bharathi Theertha Swamigal, Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Kanchi - Sree
Jayendra Saraswathy,  Sankaracharya of Puri - Sree Adhokshajananda Swamigal,
Uduppi Pejevar Math head - Sree Visweswara Theertha Swamigal and the Jiyar
of Ahobilamath - Sree Sadagopa Narayana Yatheendra Swamigal have all visited
and experienced the spiritual and devotional grandeur of this ancient
Devasthanam.

During the month of Vaisakh (25th April - 1st May 2004), Thuravoor
Mahakshetra will again reverberate with Vedic chants.  The temple will be
the sacred venue for Somayagam which is organised for the benefit, both
material and spiritual, of mankind in general and the people of India in
particular. Needless to emphasis, the elaborate rituals, as enjoined by the
Vedas, need meticulous planning and the successful execution of the Yagna
involves enormous efforts in terms of money, material and men. The estimated
expenditure is approximately Rs.75 Lakhs, which includes providing food for
the lakhs of devotees who would come to witness the Yagna everyday. This is
for the first time that a Yagna of this magnitude takes place in the Central
Travancore  region.

I solicit your co-operation of the successful conduct of the Yagna.
With warm regards,

Chennas Dinesan Namboothiripad
Thanthri, Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple.

Web: www.thuravoormahakshethram.org
E-mail: thuravoormahakshethram@thuravoormahakshethram.org