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Upanayanam
Upanayanam literally means 'to bring near'. The teacher (guru) 'brings' his new pupil 'near' {accepts him as a student) to instruct him about the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures. The guru will teach him about his duties to society, to his ancestors, and to God as well as the methods by which to fulfil his responsibilities. The term Upanayanam may also be interpreted to mean ‘to create an additional eye’ namely the eye of wisdom.
The ritual (Samskara) that is performed to mark the initiation of the new student to his new way of life is called Upanayanam or the thread ceremony. Initiation is normally performed as soon, as the child is mature enough for formal instruction (around 8 years of age). The Upanayanam ceremony is said to signify the boy's second birth (his spiritual birth) and he is now referred to as the dvija (or twice-born).
Immediately after the Upanayanam, the student would leave his parents to reside with the teacher at his 'Gurukulam' (school). The student is also referred to as a 'Brahmachari' (one who is in the quest of the absolute or 'Brahman') and is expected to lead an austere life. Upanayana marks the beginning of the "Brahmachari-ashrama" (life as a student. The student is allowed to graduate only after several years of education to the satisfaction of his Guru. The graduation ceremony is called 'Samaavartana' , after which the graduate will be free to enter his next phase of life as a family man (Grahastha). This will normally be performed just before his wedding.
Hindu Rituals
Hindu rituals may be classified into three groups. These are the Nitya Karma, the Naimitlika Karma, and the Kamya Karma. Nitya Karmas are to be performed every day (such as prayers at sunrise, noon, and sunset) by everyone. Naimittika Karmas are rituals that are performed to mark special occasions (such as 'Jatakarma' at childbirth and 'Upanayanam'). Kamya Karmas are rituals that are performed to enable a person to obtain specific desires (such as prayers for success in specific endeavors). Every ceremony is presided over by a Specific deity . Indra presides over the Upanayanam ceremony.
During the Upanayanam ceremony, the new pupil will be initiated to the Gayathri Mantra. The mantra is often translated and interpreted as follows: "In the three worlds - terrestrial, astral, and celestial - may we meditate on that most adorable, most desirable, and most enchanting luster of that Divine Sun (the Supreme Lord) who is our creator, inspirer, giver of life, remover of pain and sorrow, and the source of eternal joy. May we receive His golden light to inspire, nourish, and guide us in our journey."
UDAKA SHANTHI (purification): The first step in any religious undertaking is the purification of the participants, the materials with which the rituals are to be performed, and the site at which the function is performed. This purification ritual is" called 'UDAKA SHANTHI'. All presiding deities of the Sacred Rivers, the Mountains, Nature and the Vedic Mantras are invoked in the water contained in a 'Kalasha' (pot). The sanctified water is sprinkled on the attendees, the materials, and the site.
ANKUR-ARPANAM: Seeds (rice (nellu), sesame (ellu), mustard (kadugu), urid (ulundu), and peas (payaru)) that have been allowed to soak overnight in water are mixed with milk and water and sowed in five soil filled containers (these containers are called 'Pancha Paligai'). Brahma, Indra, Yama, Varuna, and Soma preside over these Paligais. The seeds will sprout (perhaps by the next day). The sprouted seeds are then dispersed in a lake. Ankur-arpanam symbolizes fertility and prosperity.
RAKSHA BANDHANAM: A ceremonial thread that has been sanctified by prayer is tied to the wrist of the pupil. This is intended to protect the pupil from harm.
The Program (Steps/Rituals that will be performed today.)
CHOWLAM: The new pupil is given a ceremonial haircut. In days of yore, only a single tuft of hair would be allowed to remain on his head. This ceremony is performed to symbolically reinvigorate the intellect.
KUMARA BHOJANAM: The new pupil is then fed. He is accompanied in this meal by at least one other Brahmachari (another student whose Upanayanam. has already been performed). The fellow students will help him adjust to his new life in the Gurukulam.
AGNI STHAPANAM: All Vedic rituals are performed in the presence of Lord Agni (ceremonial fire). Among the five elements that make up creation, Agni is the first in the order of the elements that has form and can be seen. Agni is the purifier and acts as a messenger between the people and the Gods. Agni has a special place in one's life and stands as a witness to all bonds and sacraments. Lord Agni is invoked to witness the Upanayanam ceremony.
UPAVITA (YAGNOPAVITHA) DHARANAM: Wearing the Sacred thread is an important symbolic parl of this ceremony. The thread is made of cotton and contains initially three strands. The strands begin and end in a single knot The knot and the strands signify that the pupil is indebted to God, to his Guru, and to his ancestors and agrees to perform his duties to them.
UPANAYANA HOMAM: This is the ceremonial offering of prayers to Agni. The fire is the symbol of life and light, for which the student strives. In some of these prayers, the phrase "Idham Agni; Idham Na Mama:" is used. This means, "O Lord, I offer to you that which always has belonged to you.”
NAMA PRASHNA (Asma Roopanam): The teacher asks the student, "Whose pupil are you?" and the student replies, "Yours". The Acharya states that he is Indra's pupil. He goes on to add, " Agni is thy teacher"; " I am thy teacher."
BRAHMOPADESHAM: This is perhaps the most important part of the ceremony. The new student is initiated to the Gayathri Mantra. It is said that when Lord Narayana decided to start creation, the first holy words that were generated were the Gayathri Mantra. The word "Gayathri Mantra" literally means the "Mantra that protects the one who recites it.”
DANDADHARANAM: A sanctified staff is presented to the new pupil to protect him as he goes forth to collect twigs from a pipal tree for the ceremonial fire. The staff is normally cut from a bilva or palasa tree.
SAMIDADHANAM: After collecting the twigs from the pipal tree the student offers them along with his prayers to Lord Agni.
ADITYOPASANAM: Lord Aditya, The Sun God, is requested .to receive this boy as His pupil and bless him so that he will acquire the knowledge of the Vedas. Aditya was the Guru of Sri. Hanuman.
BHIKSHACHARANAM: The new pupil is then instructed to beg for alms. The ceremony emphasizes humility and he is reminded that he is a non-earning entity . He is dependent on public charity and he should remember to discharge his duties.
ASHIRVADAM: The learned priests under whose guidance the ceremony is being performed, as well as the elders who are present to grace the occasion, the new pupil's parents, relatives, and guests bless the boy so that he may be successful in his pursuit of knowledge.
MANGALA ARATI: This marks the successful end of the religious ceremony. Turmeric and lime are mixed together and dispersed in water contained in a tray. It is then displayed before the new pupil to ward off evil.'
LIST NEEDED FOR THE UPANAYANAM AND PROCEDURE
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ITEMS NEEDED FOR UPANAYANAM
Haldi | 1 Cup |
Kunkum | 1 Cup |
Rice | 3 lbs |
Fruits 5 varieties | 5 plates full |
Karpuram | 1 pkt. |
Flowers | 2 bunches |
Flower garlands | 3 Nos. |
Shalv | 1 no. |
Silver & gold Janivaram | 1+1 |
Krishnanjanam | 1 small piece |
Cloves,Yelachi,Sugarcandy | 1cup each |
poha (aval) | 1 cup |
Ghee | 1 bottle |
White dhothi dipped in haldi | 1 pair |
Plates for keeping all things | 6 nos. |
Bettle leaves and nuts | 25 nos. |
Navadhanyam | 2 pkts. |
Small Potts with mud | 5 nos. |
Milk | 1 pint |
Kalash | 1 no. |
Panchapathra+uddarane | 2 pairs |
Sweets | 3 plates |
Oil lamps Big size | |
Decorate Mantap and 4 wooden planks | Previous day |
Nadaswaram tape with player |
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Fruits for distribution to public invities. |
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LIST FOR pre-wedding
Procedure for wedding CeremonyMarriage is one of the sixteen sacraments laid down through vedic way of life to make an individual’s life noble & prosperous. Hindu Marriage symbolizes the sacred unionof two souls who have promised to fulfill the worldly & spiritual needs of one another throughout their life together to achieve Moksha (salvation).
Dwarachara(Welcoming of the Bridegroom)
The bridegroom arrives at the place of marriage in a procession. Family members, friends and other relatives accompany him . Auspicious materials are carried along for good luck. Then the Prospective mother in law performs welcoming ceremony. Afterwards the groom approaches the marriage hall.
Veneration to Lord Ganesh
The bride arrives at the mantap along with her parents. The bride offers prayers to lord ganesha the remover of all obstacles for the successful completion of the marriage.
Punyahavachanam
The priest purifies pooja materials and the ceremony location by establishing kalsh with sanctified water.
Lakshmi puja
The bride offers prayers to the supreme goddess Lakshmi seeking longevity and prosperity for herself and the groom.
Vara agamana (arrival of bridegroom)
The parents of the bride welcomes and greet the groom and his parents.
Yagnopaveetha dharanam
The groom offers prayers to lord Ganesha and inducted into wearing the sacred thread. and goes to ka
ARRIVAL OF BRIDE(kanya agamanam)
The bride is escorted to the marriage altar. A curtain is held in front of the groom prior to the bride’s arrival. This is a message to the bride and the groom to avoid ideological differences in their marriage and not let anything separate the two of them from now on.
Mangalashtakam
The priest chants holy verses to seek the eight blessings of the divine for the marrying couple. The cloth veil in front of the groom is dropped and the bride and the groom greet each other by placing a flower garland around each other.
OOnjal (both bride and groom sit in oonjal(pidi sutral)then they will go to stage and sit with parents
Kanyaadan (giving away the Bride)
The bride/s parents perform Kanyadaan saying “We give our daughter in marriage to you with love and blessings. We pray that the almighty may guide you both along the right path and may help you to uphold dharma and truth. The bride’s parents give the bride to the groom through a symbolic gesture of holy water flowing from the parent’s hands through the bride’s hands to the groom’s hands.
Mangalya dharanam
The groom places a mangal sutra (a gold necklace symbolizing the married state of the bride) around her neck followed by the exchange of rings and garlands. The groom applies sindoor to the bride’s parted hair, the symbol of a married woman. Everyone assembles and blesses the couple at this moment by showering them with turmeric coated rice grains mixed with flower patels.
Panigrahanam
The right hand of the bride is placed in the right hand of the groom as the priest prays for stability and longevity in their married life. The bride, considered to be the most sacred gift is give to the groom. The couple is advised to look upon each other with respect, sympathy and love , compassion. They are advised to be strong and righteous and show goodwill and affection to each other’s families.
Laaja homam:
This ritual invokes agni, the god of fire to be a witness to the wedding vows. The bride and the groom put parched rice into the sacred fire, which is handed to them by the brother of the bride, promising his sister support in her married life.
Mangal fera and Saptapadi
The holy fire is believed to be a great protection against evil and it is also a mediator and messenger between god and human . it is an eternal witness of the marriage. The couple circles this ceremonial fire seven times as the priest bestows blessings upon them. The bride and the groom take the seven steps of marriage together, With each of the first six steps, the seek blessings for their union. The final step completes their marriage.
1. With this first step, we pray for protection
2. With this second step, we seek to develop our physical mental and spiritual power.
3. With this third step, we seek to develop our wealth by righteous means.
4. With this forth step, we seek control over the five senses.
5. With this fifth step, let us be blessed with strong, virtuous and heroic children.
6. With this sixth step, we pray for health during all seasons.
7. With this seventh step, we become together forever always.
Arundhathi Darshan:
The bride and groom pay homage to the seven sages of the Universe, who are now represented by the seven stars in the constellation Ursa major and in particular the companion star named Arundati. The bride and groom take a vow to remain faithful and firm like the stars.
Aashirvad (Blessings)
The priest and the elders recite selected hymns from the Hindu scriptures invoking the blessings of god. He also whishes prosperity the newlyweds as well as to those who have assembled to witness the ceremony. The couple then receives blessings from their families relatives and friends. The relatives and friends wish the couple good luck, prosperity and a long life together.
Vidai (Farewell)
After the marriage ceremony festivities. The bride’s family bids her fearewell. This is a touching and emotional moment as the bride is leaving her childhood home to become a part of the groom’s family beginning the important role of wife and life-long companion.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR WEDDING
Haldi | 1 Cup |
Kunkum | 1 Cup |
Rice | 1 bag |
Coconuts | 10 nos. |
Blouse pieces | 10 nos. |
Navadhanyam | 1 pkt. |
Flowers | 2 bunches |
Fruits | 5 varieties 5plates full |
Milk | 1 pint. |
Bettle leaves and nuts | 25 Nos. |
Agarbathi | 3 pkts.(good quality) |
Flower garlands | 2+2 Nos. |
Yogurt | 1 pint |
Honey | 1 small bottle |
Aluminium Tray | 1 small size |
wood chips | 1 pkt. |
Plates for keeping things | 5 nos. |
Kalasam Chombu | 1 No. |
Panchapathra & Uddarane | 3 sets |
Thiru mangalyam(Mangala suthram) | 2 sets. |
Toe rings | 4 pairs |
Aval pori (beeten paddy)(Laaja) | 1 pkt. |
Lakshmi Photo | 1 big. |
Nadaswaram tape with player | 1 No. |
Gifts for Bride, and Bride parents |
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Gifts for Bridegroom, and Groom Parents |
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Palika(small potts with mud) | 5 Nos. |
Dhothi and Saree for lakshmi puja |
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Big Oil lamps with wick and Oil |
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Ghee | 1 bottle |
Phala thamboolam(fruits and gifts for Public.) |
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any other gifts you wish to give to couples |
ITEMS NEEDED FOR GRUHAPRAVESHAM
Sathyanarayana Puja and Story
Sathyanarayana Pooja
ITEMS NEEDED FOR SATHYANARAYANA POOJA
Haldi | 1 Cup |
Kunkum | 1 Cup |
Rice | 3 lbs |
Coconuts | 6 Nos. |
Navadhanyam | 1 Pkt. |
Blouse piece | 2 nos. |
Flowers | 3 bunches |
Milk,Yogurt, Honey,Ghee,Sugar,Juice | 1 cup each |
Sathyanarayana photo | 1 No. |
Chandan | 1 pkt. |
Mango leaves(if available) | 1 Bunch |
Bettle Leaves and nuts | 20 Nos. |
Agarbathi | 2 pkt. |
Karpooram | 2 pkt. |
Paper towl | 1 Roll |
Oil lamps | 2 nos. |
Wooden planks to sit for puja | 3 nos. |
Fruits 5 varieties | 5 plates full |
Rava prasad | 1 Bowl |
Steel glass with spoons | 2 nos. |
SRI SATHYANARAYANA STORY
Once Shownaka and 88,000 other rishis assembled at the forest of Naimisharanya and asked Maharshi Sootha, the narrator of the Puranas, “Oh Maharshi please tell us how mankind can attain salvation ? “ Maharshi Sootha answered “Once Narada Muni asked lord Vishnu, the consort of Lakshmi, the same question. I will tell you what Lord Vishnu told Narada so listen carefully.”
Once Narada, during one of his sojourns to the various words, came to the earth. There he saw the people suffering as a result of their past deeds.
To alleviate their sufferings and bring them salvation, Narada traveled to Vishnu Loka There he found lord Vishnu adorned with Conch, Chakra, Gadaa and Lotus in his four hands and a Garland around his neck. Narada spoke humbly. “Oh supreme Lord the savior of the destitute and the troubled I surrender at the feet. Asked Lord Vishnu “Narada why have you come here ? Tell me what you want and I would fulfill your wishes. To which Narada replied. Oh Bhagavan people on earth are suffering in many ways as a result of their own past sinful deeds. Please bestow they grace and reveal to me as to how they can be helped. Lord Vishnu replied Oh Narada Mankind can rid itself all its sorrows by performing a puja called SATHYANARAYANA PUJA. This puja when performed according to religious rites will bring happiness, peace of mind and wealth in this life and salvation beyond. On hearing this Narada was filled with joy and addressed Lord Vishnu thus. Oh lord in your infinite grace, please tell me the details of the puja that you just mentioned, how and when it is to be performed and who has performed it before. Lord Vishnu answered: “this puja can be performed any month on any day. One must gather his friends and relatives to perform this puja with devotion offer fruits, ghee, milk, curd, ghee, wheat flour, sugar and honey to god. After the puja is over, he must read the Sathyanarayana Katha and distribute the Prasad to everybody. If the puja is thus performed, it will bring fulfillment of once’s wishes. Particularly, in this kaliyuga, this puja brings contentment.
CHAPTER-2
Maharshi Sootha continued addressing the assembled rishies, “Oh Rishies, I will tell you who all have observed the Sathyanarayana puja in the past. Once there lived a very poor Brahmin in a beautiful city of Kasi . Plagued by acute hunger, he used to wander about here and there every day. Lord Vishnu took the form of an old man, appeared before the poor Brahmin and asked him , “Friend, why are you wandering aimlessly?” The poor Brahmin replied, Sir I am a very poor man. Unable to bear the pangs of hunger, I beg for alms, Sir; if you know a way out of this misery, please tell me. Whereupon, Lord Vishnu, who was in the guise of an old man, replied, “Oh Brahmin, Lord Sathyanarayana grants his devotee’s wishes and removes their sorrows. So you should perform His Puja and reap its benefit. “Lord Vishnu then explained the details of the Sathyanarayana Vratha to the poor Brahmin and disappeared.
The poor Brahmin immediately resolved to perform the puja. After a sleepless night, he got up early in the morning and went to beg for alms, his mind fixed on only on thing, namely the puja. That day he got a lot of money with which he bought fruits and milk, curd and honey and performed the puja with his relatives and friends. With Lord Sathyanarayans’s grace, he shed his poverty and lived a contented life. Every month on the full moon day he performed Sathyanarayana puja and finally attained Moksha (i.e. salvation).
Maharishi Sootha thus told the assembled rishies the story which originally was narrated by Lord Vishnu to Narada muni.
The rishies again addressed Maharishi Sootha: “Oh, the Great One, please tell us in detail that who else performed the puja”.
Maharishi Sootha continued: One day when the poor Brahmin from Kashi was observing the Sathyanarayana Vratha, a wood –cutter entered his house and asked for water. Seeing the Brahmin perform the puja, the wood-cutter inquired what the puja was about and what good it would bring. The Brahmin, who had been bestowed with Lord Narayana’s grace, spoke: “This is called Sathyanarayana Vratha. Anyone who observes this vratha will get all riches. I myself have been bestowed with wealth. “The wood cutter was delighted to hear this. He learned the proper way to perform the puja, ate the prasadam that was offered to him and went in his way.
With Lord Sathyanarayana in his mind, the wood –cutter resolved that he would observe the Vratha with whatever he was going to make by selling firewood that day. He went to that part of the city where rich people lived, sold all the firewood and made twice the normal profit. Pleased with his luck, the wood-cutter bought bananas, Sugar, ghee, milk, curd, honey and wheat flour and performed the Sathyanarayana puja with his friends and relatives by Lord Narayana’s grace, he acquired enormous wealth and lived comfortably and attained moksha i.e.,(Salvation).
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Maharshi Sootha continued: “Oh, the best of ascetics, I will now tell you the story further. In the olden days there lived a wise king by the name Ulkamukha. He had mastered all his senses and always spoke the truth. He used to go to temple every day and give gifts to the Brahmins. His lotus-faced wife was a pure and pious woman. One day, the royal couple was performing the Sathyanarayana puja at the banks of the river Bhadrasheela. At that time, a merchant called “Sadhu” sailed by. Seeing the King performing some puja, Sadhu stopped his boat, got off and addressed the king humbly: “Oh, King would you kindly tell me what you are doing with such devotion and concentration?” The King replied, “Oh Sadhu, I have no children. In order that I may be blessed with children, I am worshipping the Almighty Sathyanarayana.”
On hearing this Sadhu spoke humbly: “Oh, King, please tell me how to perform the puja. I would like to observe the Vratha, as I too have no children”. The king told him all the details. Sadhu returned home and with great joy and told his wife that they should perform Sathyanarayana puja which will fulfill their desire to have children. He then resolved to perform the puja after the child was born.
Then by the Devine grace, sadhu’s wife Leelavathi conceived and in due course, a beautiful daughter was born to them. They named the child as Kalavathi.
One day, Leelavathi reminded her husband of his promise to perform sathyanarayana puja. Sadhu told his wife that he would do the puja at the time of his daughter’s wedding and got busy with his work.
In the meantime, Kalavathi grew up and blossomed into a lovely girl. Sadhu sent out messengers to find a suitable bridegroom for his daughter . One of his messengers found a good-natured and handsome boy in a Vaishya family from Kanchana Nager. Sadhu found the boy to be a suitable mach for Kalavathi and celebrated his daughter’s wedding with great pomp and show. But Sadhu completely forgot about the Sathyanarayana puja and thus angered Lord Sathyanarayana.
Then , one day Sadhu went on a business trip with his son-in-law. He stopped to trade at Ratnapura that was ruled by king Chandrakethu. Lord Sathynarayana placed a curse on Sadhu.
One day, some thieves robbed the king’s treasury and wore running away. The king’s soldiers followed them in hot pursuit. The frightened thieves threw all the things they had robbed near Sadhu and escaped. Finding the King’s treasure near Sadhu and his son-in-law, the king’s solders arrested them and brought them before the king. King ordered them to be chained and thrown into the prison. Because of Lord Narayana’s maya, nobody even listened to what sadhu had to say in his defense. King Chandra kethu also confiscated all their merchandise.
Lord Sathyanarayana’s curse did not spare sadhu’s wife. Some robbers broke in to her house and Leelavathi lost every thing.
One day, Kalavathi was very hungry and ran out of the house. She wandered here and there and stopped at a house where Sathyanarayana puja was being performed. She stayed at that place until the puja was finished and ate the Prasad that was offered to her. When she reached home, it was late night Leelavathi asked her where she had been. Kalavathi told her mother that she was listening to Sathyanarayana Katha in somebody’s house. Leelavathi at once remembered her husband’s promise to perform the puja and resolved to observe Sathyanarayana Vratha by herself. She collected all her relatives and friends and prayed to Lord Sathyanarayana to forgive their sins.
Lord Sathyanrayana was pleased with Leelavathi’s prayers. He appeared before king Chandrakethu in his dream and told him to release the two merchants from prison as they were not the real thieves. If the king failed to do so , Lord Narayana warned that his kingdom, wealth and children would all be destroyed.
Next morning, the king told his counselors about his dream and ordered Sadhu and his son-in-law to be released. The latter were frightened and stood before the king with bowed heads. The king talked to them gently and said “You two have suffered a great deal because of your fate, but there is nothing to fear now.” The king returned their merchandise, gave them new clothes and lots of gifts and bade them good-bye.
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Sadhu and son-in-law loaded their boat with the riches given to them by the king and sailed homeward. Lord Sathyanarayana wanted to test the Sadhu further. He took the form of an ascetic with a trident, appeared before Sadhu and asked him what he was carrying in his boat. Without realizing that the ascetic was indeed Lord Sathyanarayana in disguise, Sadhu laughed mockingly and said, “You Brahmin, were you thinking of stealing my things? We do not have any valuables in the boat except creeper plants “whereupon Lord Narayana replayed, “Oh, Sadhu, so be it”. The ascetic then departed in great haste and stood by the seashore.
When Sadhu went into his boat, he discovered to his horror that the boat was filled with creeper plants just as he had falsely told the ascetic. Sadhu swooned at the sight but he was revived by his son-in-law who spoke. This must be the curse of the ascetic. He must be a mystic. Let’s go to him and ask his forgiveness. The two merchants then went to the seashore where the ascetic was meditating. They fell to his feet and repeatedly begged for his forgiveness.
Pleased by Sadhu’s devotion, the Lord said, “Sadhu, do not weep. You suffer because you have broken your promises time and again”. On hearing this, Sadhu prayed to God, “Oh lord even Brahma and other devas drown in your maya, cannot comprehend your forms completely, How can I with my limited knowledge, comprehend your various forms? I pray according to my limited knowledge. Please show me your true form and bless me.
Upon hearing his prayer, God was pleased and granted his wishes, restoring his merchandise in the boat, and disappeared. The two merchants then joyfully sailed homeward. On reaching their hometown, they sent a messenger to their wives to inform them of their safe arrival.
At that time, Leelavathi and Kalavathi were performing Sathyanarayana puja. Leelavathi quickly finished the puja and asked her daughter to do so. She then hurried to the seashore to meet her husband. Kalavathi, in her eagerness to meet her husband, forgot to eat the Prasad and rushed to the seashore. This action of hers angered Lord Sathyanarayana. He caused the ship and her husband to drown in the sea.
Not finding her husband, Kalavathi started weeping. All were wonderstruck and frightened. Sadhu was at a loss to know what to do. Thinking that it was Lord Narayana’s Maya, he announced to everybody that he would perform Sathynarayna puja and prayed to Lord Narayana again and again. At this, Lord Sathynarayana, the savior of the sinners, was very pleased and said, “Oh Sadhu, your daughter did not eat the Prasad in her haste to see her husband, so I made him and the boat to disappear. Let her go home, take the Prasadam and return.” On hearing this, Kalavathi rushed home took the Prasad. When she returned to the seashore, she found to her joy her husband and the boat. Then Sadhu returned home happily with his relatives and performed the Sathyanarayana puja every full moon day. With God’s grace, he enjoyed all the comforts in this world and finally attained moksha ie., salvation.
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Maharshi Sootha continued: “Once there was a king called Thungadhwaja who underwent a lot of misery after refusing the Sathyanarayana Prasad”.
One day after hunting, he was resting under a shady tree. Some cowherds were happily performing Sathyanarayana puja nearby. The King, in his vanity, refused the Prasad they offered. When he reached his palace, he found that his kingdom, his 100 sons, his wealth and everything was destroyed. Then it occurred to him that Lord Sathyanarayana was probably angry with him. He went back to the cowherds, prostrated himself before Lord Sathyanarayana and performed the puja with great devotion. Lord Sathyanarayana showered His blessings and the King regained everything he had lost earlier. He lived happily and reached Vaikunta after death.
Maharshi Sootha said, “Oh the holy men, I have narrated to you the Sathyanarayana Katha which was originally told by Lord Vishnu to Narada Muni. By observing this Vratha, Mankind can attain salvation. In this Kaliyuga observance of the Vratha can lead to gratification of one’s whishes.” Thus ended the narration of Maharshi Sootha after which Shownak and other rishies returned to their respective places.
Hindu Priests by K.V. Doaraiswamy Bhattar, We do serivces for Namakaranam, Annaprashanam, Vidhyarambam, Upanayanam, Nischithartham (Engagement), Vivaham ( Wedding ), Sri Satya Narayana Pooja, GruhaPravasham, Ganapathi Homam, Mruthyunjaya Homam, Sudharshana Homam, Navagraha Homa Shanthi, Shashtabdhipoorthi Shanthi 60th & 61st , Birthday 70th, 75th, & 80th Birthday &100yr Birthday beyond, Pumsavanam & Seemantham (BabyShower), Ayushya Homam, , Swayam Paakam for Priest(on account of Shraddam), Death Cermoneys
K.V. Doaraiswamy Bhattar – A Revered Vaidika Priest Serving Across the USA
In the spiritual landscape of Houston, Texas, K.V. Doaraiswamy Bhattar stands as a pillar of tradition, devotion, and Vedic wisdom. With decades of experience as a freelance Hindu priest, Bhattar has become a trusted name for families and communities seeking authentic and meaningful religious ceremonies.
Rooted in the sacred teachings of the Yajurveda, Bhattar performs a wide range of rituals with precision and reverence. His services span across Namakaranam, Upanayanam, Annaprashana, Gruhapravesham, Mangaldosh Puja, and Hindu wedding officiation, each tailored to the spiritual and cultural needs of the devotees.
Signature Services Include:
Devotee-Friendly Ritual Kits:
Bhattar provides detailed lists of items needed for each ceremony, ensuring devotees are well-prepared and ceremonies are conducted smoothly. From haldi and kumkum to navadhanyam and homam trays, every detail is thoughtfully considered.
Serving Beyond Houston:
Though based in Houston, Bhattar’s services extend across Austin, Waco, Tomball, Victoria, and many more cities—bringing sacred rituals to homes and communities throughout Texas and beyond.
Why Families Choose Bhattar:
His calm demeanor, deep scriptural knowledge, and ability to explain rituals in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English make him a favorite among diverse Indian communities.
A Priest Who Brings Tradition to Life
Whether you're planning a wedding steeped in Vedic tradition or seeking blessings for a new beginning, K.V. Doaraiswamy Bhattar ensures every ceremony is not just performed—but felt, remembered, and cherished.
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