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NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Padmanabhaswamy Temple To Hold Grand Consecration After 270 Years
Thiruvananthapuram: The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
The Print
3 days ago
- General
- The Print
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 1 (PTI) The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. 'The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation,' he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. 'The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years,' he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' on June 8, temple sources added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there. PTI LGK ADB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine , according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Live Events Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
Thiruvananthapuram, The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' , the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple , will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Rajagopuram re-consecration ceremony concludes
S Kothur (Nandyal district): There-consecration ceremony (Punaha Kalasha Pratishtha) of the Rajagopuram at the historic Sri Valli Sametha Sri Subrahmanyeshwara Swamy Temple in S Kothur concluded on a grand note on Wednesday. The three-day Maha Kumbhabhishekam festivities were held under the supervision of temple Executive Officer Ramakrishna and witnessed large participation from devotees across the region. As part of the celebrations, Panyam MLA Gowru Charitha Reddy and her husband Gowru Venkata Reddy took part in the religious proceedings. They also inaugurated the newly constructed temple prakaram (compound wall) and Gali Gopuram (open-air tower), developed at a cost of Rs 2 cr, marking a significant step in the temple's infrastructure development. Wednesday's rituals began at 7.00 AM with Ganapati Puja and Punyahavachanam. At 9.04 AM, the Rajagopuram Kalasha Sthapana and Pratishtha rituals were performed, followed by the Ashtottara Kalasha Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Poornahuti, Prana Pratishtha, Kumbha Drishti, Go Drishti, and Shanti Kalyana Mahotsavam. The program concluded with the chanting of blessings by scholars, Maha Mangala Harathi, and the distribution of prasadam to devotees. Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises to witness the sacred events and receive divine blessings. The entire Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in accordance with Shaiva Agama traditions by renowned Agama scholar Brahmashri Shatadiga Pratishthacharya Agamika Pulletikurthi Bhogeshwara Sharma of Kalla Mandal, West Godavari District. He was accompanied by his disciple groups and fellow Agamika scholar Pulletikurthi Ganapati Sharma.
