Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network
Udupi, Apr 8: The Mudukudru Bobbarimunda Sri Bobbariya Daivastana in Kalyanapura, Udupi, hosted a series of grand religious events from April 8 to 10, including the reinstallation of deities, Brahma Kumbhabhiseka (a sacred water pot ceremony), and Nama rituals. This three-day festival promises to be a major cultural and spiritual occasion for the local community and visitors alike.
The celebrations began on April 8 at 4:30 pm with a colourful procession from the Sri Parameshwari Mutt in Mudukudru. The procession will be followed by an array of important rituals, including Punyahachana (sacred prayers), Gana Pratigraha (acceptance of the deities), Saptashuddhi Prakara Shuddhi (purification of seven boundaries), and various homas (fire rituals).
Other key rituals on the first day will include Vastu Puja (construction ritual), Bali (offerings), Diktali (invocation) ceremonies, Rakogna Homa (a fire ritual), and Pratigraha Homa (installation ceremony). The evening will conclude with Bimbashuddhi Puja (idol purification), Shayya Kalpana (bed arrangement), and distribution of Prasada (holy offerings) to the devotees.
April 9 will see the continuation of the grand rituals, including the Navagraha Puja (worship of the nine planets) and the installation of the Brahma Kumbha (sacred water pot), accompanied by 25 Kalashas (sacred pitchers).
A significant highlight will be the Pradhana Adhivasa Homa (main ritual) and the installation of the deities Sri Bobbariya, Sri Swami Koragajji, and Sri Nagadeva. The day will also feature Nidra Kalashabhiseka (sleeping water pot ritual), Jiva Kumbhabhiseka (life water pot ceremony), and the Maha Puja (grand worship).
Following these rituals, devotees will experience Dharma Deva Darsana Seve (service to the gods of religion).
The day will conclude with Maha Annasantharpane (grand food offering) at 12:30 pm, providing a feast for all attendees.
On April 10, the festivities will continue with the Devata Karyakrama (deity ritual) at 9 am, followed by the ceremonial adornment and decoration (Siri Singar) of the deities Sri Bobbariya and Sri Swami Koragajji at 9:30 am.
The event is being organised under the leadership of Kishore Kumar as president and Damodara P as event coordinator. The organisers have promised that this religious extravaganza will be a vibrant occasion, bringing together spirituality, community participation, and cultural celebrations, making it a memorable event for everyone involved.