Dasara Brahmotsavam ~ 2024

3rd Oct - 17th Oct 2024

With the blessings of Guruji Sri Annapurnamba Sahita Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati

Auspicious Dasara Brahmostavam celebrations at Devipuram commences on 3rd October, 2024.

Dasara Brahmotsavam at Devipuram is celebrated from Ashwiyuja Padyami through Pournami, culminating in Sri Pournami. Sri Sri Sri Sahasrakshi Raja Rajeswari has manifested here as Samishti Swaroopa of Iccha, Jnana and Kriya Shakti.
Guruji Sri Amritananda had proclaimed that She is the real Guru and instructed that every year Ashwiyuja Pournami (Sri Pournami) be celebrated as Guru Pournami!
These fifteen days are dedicated to the worship of the Primordial Mother Goddess – Shakti, in Her Manifestations as Sri Maha Kali, Sri Maha Lakshmi and Sri Maha Saraswathi.

Dasara Brahmotsavam ~ 2024

3rd Oct - 17th Oct 2024

With the blessings of Guruji Sri Annapurnamba Sahita Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati

Auspicious Dasara Brahmostavam celebrations at Devipuram commences on 3rd October, 2024.

Dasara Brahmotsavam at Devipuram is celebrated from Ashwiyuja Padyami through Pournami, culminating in Sri Pournami. Sri Sri Sri Sahasrakshi Raja Rajeswari has manifested here as Samishti Swaroopa of Iccha, Jnana and Kriya Shakti.
Guruji Sri Amritananda had proclaimed that She is the real Guru and instructed that every year Ashwiyuja Pournami (Sri Pournami) be celebrated as Guru Pournami!
These fifteen days are dedicated to the worship of the Primordial Mother Goddess – Shakti, in Her Manifestations as Sri Maha Kali, Sri Maha Lakshmi and Sri Maha Saraswathi.

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Rituals of Homam, Kshirabhisekham with Kumkumarchanas and Kalavahanas
are performed daily along with Parayanas (chanting).

Sevas of Alankara and Annadana offered daily
Special events like Devi Kalyanotsava, Pallaki Seva, Rathotsava and Jalaharati are on special days.
Young and adolescent girls, women and couples will be revered as the Divine Mother through Bala, Kumari, Suvasini & Dampati Puja.

Program Schedule

Dasara2024_Devipuram_Schedule

Sponsor Sevas During Dasara

Here is the form for you to offer Seva or get the rituals performed in your gotra and name

Glimpses of Brahmotsavam

Devi Vaibhavam: Dasara Brahmotsavam at Devipuram - Celebrating the Mother within All

Programs

Navaratris are periods of deep Sadhana, times when one should wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to the worship of the Divine Mother. Whether a novice or a long-time practitioner, individuals can attain Her grace through practices such as Japa, Parayana, Puja, and Homa.

Alankara Seva, Kala Seva and Annadana Seva are also offered as acts of devotion to please Her.  Devi Kalyanotsavam, Pallaki Seva, Rathotsavam, & Jala Harati are additional ways of bringing people together in Bhakti.

Moola Virat Alankar

Moola Virat Utsava Murti Alankara

The Utsava Murti of Sri Sri Sri Sahasrakshi Raja Rajeswari Devi will be adorned (Alankara) in different manifestations as per table below.

Pujas

Samuhika Kshirabhishekam

Samuhika Kshirabhishekam is being organized for the devotees who may propitiate the Goddess (Utsava Murthi) with milk to the powerful chants of mantras.

Kumkumarchana

Sri Chakra Kumkumarchana will be done to the chants of Sri Suktam, Durga Suktam, Lalita Sahasranamam, and Trishati.

Homam

Homams will be performed daily and aligned with the Alankaram of the Pradhana Devata (Sahasrakshi Devi). Devotees may participate in this ritual and offer the oblations to the various Goddesses. Vagdevi Homam will be performed on 10th Oct (Free for Children).

Sponsor Sevas During Dasara

Here is the form for you to offer Seva or get the rituals performed in your gotra and name

Pārāyaṇās ~ Ritual chanting

Groups and Individuals are welcome to be part of daily
parayanas of Durga Saptashati, Lalitha Sahasranamavali, Khadgaadi Panchaadasha mala, and Devi Upnishad, either at Devipuram or remotely.
You can join the Devipuram Sadhana Telegram Group through
the link given below : 
https://t.me/+QC2OrT-NDKA0NGY1

Durga Saptashati

Durga Saptashati, the 700 verses from the Markandeya Purana- As per the Markandeya Purana, it is extremely beneficial to chant the Chandi Saptashati during this auspicious period.

Lalitā Sahasranāmāvalī

Reciting the 1000 names of Sri Lalitha Parameswari

Khadgādī Pañcādaśa Mālā

15 different variations of the Khadgamala Namavali, a different variation will be read each day.

Devi Upanishad

Also known as Devi Atharva Seersham, this is a powerful hymn to please the Goddess.

Sevas for the Divine Mother

Homam

Homams will be performed daily and aligned with the Alankaram of the Pradhana Devata (Sahasrakshi Devi). Devotees may participate in this ritual and offer the oblations to the various Goddesses.

Alankara Seva

Contribute to Alankara by offering vibrant, fragrant flowers and garlands for Moola Virat Sri Sri Sri Sahasrakshi Raja Rajeswari Devi and Utsava Moorthis.

Annadana Seva

Feeding a sumptuous Anna Prasadam to the multitude of devotees during the Dasara Brahmotsavam

Special Programs

Towards Sayujyam with Sri Lalitha Devi

Kalavahana

In keeping with our tradition of worshipping women as Devi, we will be performing Kalavahana on all days at the Kamakhya Peetham.

 

Bala, Kumari & Dampati Puja

In addition, we are blessed to revere young girls (Bala) on 9th Oct, Older girls (Kumari) on 10th Oct, Married women (Suvasini) on 11th Oct and couples (Dampati) on 12th Oct, as Divine Mother.

Kala Seva

Devi is fond of the 64 Kalas which include music, dance, poetry and storytelling. We are pleased to welcome artists from different locations to come and offer their Kala as Seva to Devi.

Pallaki Seva & Rathotsavam

Pallaki Seva

9th Oct, 2024

Age is no bar when it is time to sway to the beats in the processional festivities of the Pallaki (9th Oct) and Rathotsavam (12th Oct).

Rathotsavam

12th Oct, 2024

Chariot Procession around  Sri Yantra Meru Temple

Sandhi Kala Puja

Ashtami - Navami Sandhi Kala Visesha Puja

11th Oct, 2024

  •  Kumkumarchana with Lalita Sahasranamavali
  • Chandi Saptashati Parayana

Sri Pournami Rituals

Special Pournami Abhishekam

17th Oct, 2024, Sri Pournami

Special abhishekam will be performed to Sri Sahasrakshi Raja Rajeshwari.

Devi Kalyanotsavam

17th Oct, 2024, Sri Pournami

Kalyana Mahotsavam or marriage celebration of Sri MahaKameswara and Sri MahaKameswari

Jala Harati

17th Oct, 2024, Sri Pournami

As the full moon rises in the east, a magical evening of Jala Harati ~ Siri Jyoti Puja with the Sri Chakra in the water and lamps floating & offering different types of Haratis.

Sponsor Sevas During Dasara

Here is the form for you to offer Seva or get the rituals performed in your gotra and name

Contact

You are invited to come to Devipuram and take part in the celebrations.

Devipuram Via Nidanam Doddi, Sabbavaram (M), Visakhapatnam District,
Andhra Pradesh – 531035 India

Phone : +91 9440845333 / +91 9492533433 / +91 9010445333
Email : info@devipuram.org

For more information regarding visiting Devipuram, please visit Visitor Information. 

Official Social Media Handles

Groups and Individuals are welcome to be part of daily
parayanas of Durga Saptashati, Lalitha Sahasranamavali, Khadgaadi Panchaadasha mala, and Devi Atharvasheersham, either at Devipuram or remotely.
You can join the Devipuram Sadhana Telegram Group through
the link given below : 
https://t.me/+QC2OrT-NDKA0NGY1

F.A.Q.s

Artists are welcome to offer their musical or dance talents as Seva during Dasara Brahmotsavam. You can inquire by sending mail to info@devipuram.org or contacting on  +91 9010445333 about opportunities to participate.