Jagannath Utsav: 3rd May 2003 to 12th May 2003

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Hari Om,

 

Shri Gaurang Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is the name closely associated with

Jagannathpuri. The Jagannath Dham in the east is one of the four dhams of our

country. Lord Jagannath is worshiped in the Daarubramha in the Kaliyuga.

Jagnnath! The Lord is the Master of the Universe. The capital empire of this

Lord is Jagnnathpuri in Orissa. This is the place where the family viz.

Krishna, Balram and their sister Subadra live in manifest form for their

bhaktas.

 

Shri Gaurang Chaitanya Prabhu always told the people that Jagannath is in your heart.

 

Mumbai is a fortunate city for it becomes now the place where this Lord who

rules the heart of his bhakta is going to appear from Saturday, May 3rd 2003 to

Monday, May 12th 2003 at Somaiya Vihaar ground, Sion-Chunnabhati covering total

area of approx. 60 acres of land.

 

The pilgrimage of the 4 puris and the 4 dhams, which is not easy for a common

man, has been made possible by the Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Upasana Trust by

bringing the holy place to us in Mumbai and thus has offered an opportunity

free of cost to one and all irrespective of caste, creed, language and

religion.

 

With the blessings of Param Pujya Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Bapu, the Jagannath

Ashtathirthadham Mahotsavam is for you. All are welcome to taste the flavour

and drink the Bhakti that has led the saints like Gaurang Mahaprabhu to become

one with God.

 

OM RAAMAAYA JAGANNATHAYA NAMAH will be chanted continuously during the 10 days

of the function. Chanting the same from anywhere you are, if you are unable to

attend to the function in Mumbai will have the same benefit.

 

The general overview of the Jagannath Ashtathirthadham Mahotsavam is as follows:

 

4 Puri

 

§ Jagannath Puri – Shree Kshetra Jagannath Puri, a dias of 80,000 Sq.ft.

located centrally on open grounds will house the idols of Shri Jagannath, Shri

Balabadra and their Sister Subadra. All through the 10 days the charming Triad,

the Purushottam Swaroop adoned with different costumes will accept aarti and

naivedyam from the Bhaktas and bless them graciously. Bhaktas can do three

pradakshina and offer love, service and surrender at his feet.

 

§ Sant Puri – In Sant Puri the name of the Lord will be uttered

constantly, along with Kirtans and Abhang. Sant Puri will be set in the shape

of a conch.

 

§ Moksha Puri – In Moksha Puri an idol of Rushabanath, the first Aruhant

of the Jains will be installed. Bhagwaan Arihanta links two beliefs in a

delicate bond of love.

 

§ Yadnya Puri– Yadnya suggests Agni the original vital force in the

Universe. The mahotsav intends to arouse in us the urge to surrender and

connect with the Ultimate Being. Bhaktas of any caste, sect, class may

participate in the Yadnya.

 

4 Dham

 

§ Patitapavan Dham – The terrain of Narad is the terrain of Bhakti which

is the Patitapavan Dham. Magnificent Jalakunda will hold the waters of the 7

holy rivers of India. 3 holy trees, the baniyan tree, the papal tree and the

oudumbar tree will be planted. An idol of Shri Datta Digambar made from sacred

earth and waters of Gangotri and Jamunotri will be installed on this island.

 

§ Pitru Dham – We are said to have two kinds of Pitra or past; our

forefathers and our past births. The pitru dham is a place where a large stone

i.e. Pitru Paashana will be kept and leaves of Bilva tree (will be provided by

the Sanstha free of cost) may be offered on the stone as reverence to our past

birth and forefathers.

 

§ Hayagriva Dham – Hayagriva is the incarnation of Mahavishnu with the

face of a horse and the rest of the body with the chaturbuja form. The idol

installed in the Hayagriva Dham is to be worshipped by men for obtaining valor.

 

§ Savitri Dham – Savitri Dham is the place with two idols of Savitri i.e.

one, the wife of Brahma and the other is the wife of Satyavaan. Worshipping

here, the women derives strength from both forms.

 

Saturday, 3rd May2003 to Monday, 12th May 2003

Time: 9:00 Am to 9:00 Pm

Venue: Somaiya Vihaar grounds,Along the Sion-Chembur Highway

Nearest Railway Station: Sion, Chunnabati

Nearest Bus Stop: Everard Nagar

 

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