Hari Om.
On 2 October 2024, during the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarvapitr Amavasya), special rituals and pujas were conducted at Adi Sankara Nilayam. On this significant day, Shraddha (devotional offering to the ancestors) was performed for the upliftment of all pitrs and for invoking their blessings.
Under the guidance of Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati, the day commenced with the Gadadhara Gaya Vishnu Puja, followed by the chanting of Kathopanishad Chapter 1 and then proceeded with Sarvapitr Tarpana and Pindadana. As part of the ceremonies, Dasha Danam was offered to Brahmanas (honouring them with ten gifts: Land or Chandanam, Tila, Gold, Ghee, Clothes, Grains, Sweet, Silver, Salt, and Cow). Brahmana Bhojanam was also conducted.
Additionally, Tila homa was performed at the Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple. The day concluded with Bhiksha – Annadanam, generously offered by the devotees.
This special occasion reminded the importance of remembrance and gratitude, uniting hearts in devotion to ancestors. In addition to those who participated in-person, many devotees joined the celebration live through the Chinfo YouTube Channel.
Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), established in 1989 in the maternal ancestral home of Sri Adi Sankara, is a research centre for advanced study in Sanskrit and Indology affiliated to Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi and recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda visualised CIF as a bridge between the East and the West, Past and Present, Science and Spirituality and the Pundit and Public. CIF also conducts Webinars, Online and Postal Courses on Vedanta, Sanskrit and Vedic Mathematics.
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