Kalpavriksha KamadhenuValuable information on Hindu Festivals, Slokas, Prayers, Dasara Songs, Vegetarian cooking, and many other relevant topics can be found here.
Few keys dates to remember in May 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
Dana to be given during Vaishaka Masa and its benefits. As per Uttaradi Mutta Panchanga. Some are very easy to donate. See what’s feasible and suits your budget and donate accordingly.
Do these donations from April 20th – May 20th.
ದಾನ– Dana
ಫಲ – Benefits
ಜಲದಾನ – Water
ಹಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ಮ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ – Lizard birth retirement (😃). You must have heard your Mom or Grandmother say give them water, if no you will become a Lizard.
ಹಾಸಿಗೆ – Bed
ಸರ್ವಭೋಗ – All benefits
ಚಾಪೆ – Mat
ಸಂಸಾರದಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತಿ – Freedom from samsara
ಕಂಬಳಿ – Blanket
ಅಪಮೃತ್ಯು ಪರಿಹಾರ – Prevents accidental deaths
ವಸ್ತ್ರ – Clothes
ಪೂರ್ಣಾಯು – Full life
ಕುಸುಮ-ಕುಂಕುಮ – Kusuma-Kumkum
ರಾಜ್ಯಪದವೀ – Live like a king?
ತಾಂಬೂಲ – Tambula
ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮಪದವೀ – Sarvabhumapadavi
ನಾರಿಕೇಲ – Coconut
ಸಪ್ತಜನ್ಮವಿಪ್ರತ್ವ – Saptajanmavipratva
ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ – Buttermilk
ವಿದ್ಯಾಧನ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತಿ – Getting an education is a blessing
The common interpretation of Pushyaarka Yoga is the combination of Pushya Nakshatra and Thursday or Sunday.This common interpretation is when moon entering Pushya nakshatra on Thursday or Sunday is PushyArka yoga .
July 28th 2022 is Pushya Nakshatra and Thursday. I saw calendars in both India and USA both have the Nakshatra and Amavasya also.
Raghavendra Mutta says “On this Holy day one should Recite or Chant Guru Stotra ( Raghavendra Stotra)s, Singing songs will bring happiness and prosperity in your life.”
The significance of this day is also mentioned in Rayara Stotra – 27th Stanza.
Anyone who recites this holy Sri Raghavendra Stotram 108 times with intense devotion, on the occasion of solar/lunar eclipse or the combination of Sunday with the star Pushya, will be relieved of all evil influence, e.g., haunting etc. (27)
You can find more details about this great day below in the link:
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day celebrated by Hindus, usually falling in late April or early May. It is believed that any purchase made on this day will bring good fortune and prosperity. Not sure about buying Gold.
The word “Akshaya” means “eternal” or “imperishable”, and “Tritiya” refers to the third day of the lunar month.
The significance of Akshaya Tritiya varies across different regions and communities. In some parts of India, it is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures or making significant purchases, such as property or vehicles. It is also a popular day for weddings, as it is believed that marriages conducted on this day will be long-lasting and prosperous.
In addition to its material significance, Akshaya Tritiya is also considered a day for spiritual growth and puja (worship). Many people fast and perform special prayers and rituals on this day, seeking blessings for their families and loved ones. The day is also associated with acts of charity and compassion, as it is believed that any good deeds done on this day will be rewarded many times over.
Overall, Akshaya Tritiya is a day of celebration, joy, and hope, marking the renewal of life and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. It is a time to embrace abundance, both material and spiritual, and to express gratitude for the blessings of life.
The Uttaradi matta panchanga also mentions it is very important to apply gandha ಗಂಧ to the Lord. So, if you have access to the same, please do that as well. The significance and stotra as per the panchanga.
ಈ ದಿನ ಮಾಡಿದ ಸ್ನಾನ, ಜಪ, ಹೋಮ, ಪಿತೃತರ್ಪಣ, ದಾನ ಇವುಗಳು ಅಕ್ಷಯವಾದ ಫಲವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಸರ್ವ ಪಾಪಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇಂದು ದೇವರಿಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಗಂಧವನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸಬೇಕು.
Translation in English:
One who does, on this day Snana, Japa, Homa, Pitru tarpana, dana etc etc it will give infinite fruits. Will get rid of all papa we have done. On this day, apply Ghandha to Lord.
vaishakhasya Sitē pakshe sa yathyachuthyamandiraM ||
On this day, many ladies give thambula including blouse piece, and other items. Any thing you give or donate they say becomes akshaya. Meaning infinite or one that never diminishes.
So, if you have decided to do anything new this year, this is the right day to get started.
Few keys dates to remember in April 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
Dana to be given during Vaishaka Masa and its benefits. As per Uttaradi Mutta Panchanga. Some are very easy to donate. See what’s feasible and suits your budget and donate accordingly.
Do these donations from April 20th – May 20th.
ದಾನ– Dana
ಫಲ – Benefits
ಜಲದಾನ – Water
ಹಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ಮ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ – Lizard birth retirement (😃). You must have heard your Mom or Grandmother say give them water, if no you will become a Lizard.
ಹಾಸಿಗೆ – Bed
ಸರ್ವಭೋಗ – All benefits
ಚಾಪೆ – Mat
ಸಂಸಾರದಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತಿ – Freedom from samsara
ಕಂಬಳಿ – Blanket
ಅಪಮೃತ್ಯು ಪರಿಹಾರ – Prevents accidental deaths
ವಸ್ತ್ರ – Clothes
ಪೂರ್ಣಾಯು – Full life
ಕುಸುಮ-ಕುಂಕುಮ – Kusuma-Kumkum
ರಾಜ್ಯಪದವೀ – Live like a king?
ತಾಂಬೂಲ – Tambula
ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮಪದವೀ – Sarvabhumapadavi
ನಾರಿಕೇಲ – Coconut
ಸಪ್ತಜನ್ಮವಿಪ್ರತ್ವ – Saptajanmavipratva
ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ – Buttermilk
ವಿದ್ಯಾಧನ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತಿ – Getting an education is a blessing
Few keys dates to remember in March 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
As always will share more details as and when each day approaches. Several Aaradhane’s of Gurugalu in March and also our New Year Ugadi with a different Samvatsara – Shobhanakruth Samvatsara.
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Saptaha 2023 – India Dates – Feb 22- Feb 26
India – Feb 22 – Rayaru 402nd Pattabhisheka
India – Feb 26 – Rayaru 428th Vardhanthi/Birthday
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Saptaha 2023 – USA Dates – Feb 21- Feb 26
USA – Feb 21st – Rayaru 402nd Pattabhisheka
USA – Feb 26th – Rayaru 428th Vardhanthi/Birthday
According to the panchanga of SRS Mutt, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Saptaha is a week-long festival beginning on Palguna Shukla Dweetya and ending on Palguna Shukla Sapthami.
On Phalguna Shulla Dwithya in 1621, Sri Venkatanatha rose to the peetha of Madhva Maha Samsthana, Kumbakonam. On this day, Sri Sudheendra Teertharu of the Tangore Palace granted him sanysa ashrama. His new sanysa name became, Sri Raghavendra Teertha, was bestowed to him. Our beloved Rayaru was introduced to the world on this holy day.
Venkatanatha was born to Sri Thimanna Bhata and Smt. Gopikamba in Bhuvanagiri on Palguna Shukla Sapthami in 1595. He was the parents’ third child when he was born. We celebrate this
The dates of Venkatanatha’s Vardhanthi and Sanyasa Sweekara occur exactly one week apart. If we look really closely at the dates, we notice that the sanyasa day comes first and is preceded by the birthday, indicating the great significance of the sanyasa in Venkatanatha’s life.
This period of time, which adds up to almost a week ( sometimes less than a week as this year), is important and is celebrated by devotees all over the world at all the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutts and Madhva institutions with enormous grandeur and devotional programs.
P:S: I will try and post lyrics and stotras dedicated to our Beloved Rayaru next 10 days.
This year Madhwa Navami is on Sunday Jan 29th in USA and Monday 30th in India. It is the most important day for all Madhwa’s. For those of you in USA, events are planned all across.
I have created a seperate page itself dedicated to Acharyaru. In there I also have Sri Manmadhvamuni Smarane Dhyana Slokas. Slokas from Harikathamruta Sara, Slokas fromVyasaRajaru, Vijayeendraru and Rayaru from my Bhajana Manjari book.
P.S: Madhwa Navami Jan 29th 2023 USA & Jan 30th 2023 India
Composer : Sri Madhwacharyaru
Slight variations in lyrics across all books I have and also online.
I have fond memories of the large framed version of this picture in our home during my childhood. I wish I could return to that time and I could hug my Amma one last time.
ಅಥ ದ್ವಾದಶಸ್ತೋತ್ರಮ್
ಆನಂದಮುಕುಂದ ಅರವಿಂದನಯನ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೧ |
ಸುಂದರೀಮಂದಿರ ಗೋವಿಂದ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೨ ||
ಚಂದ್ರಸುರೇಂದ್ರಸುವಂದಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೩ ||
ಚಂದ್ರಕಮಂದಿರನಂದಕವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೪ ||
ವೃಂದಾರಕವೃಂದಸುವಂದಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೫ ||
ಮಂದಾರಸೂನಸುಚರ್ಚಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೬ ||
ಇಂದಿರಾನಂದಕ ಸುಂದರ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೭ |
ಮಂದಿರಸ್ಯಂದನಸ್ಯಂದಕ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೮ ||
ಆನಂದಚಂದ್ರಿಕಾಸ್ಯಂದಕ (ಸ್ಪಂದನ) ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೯ ||
Kalpavriksha Kamadhenu 
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