Athirathram in Secunderabad

Secunderabad: Enthused by the massive support it gained among the common people, THAPASS, a voluntary organization in the twin cities of Hyderabad-Secunderabad, has come forward to organize an Athirathram in April 2013, at the precincts of the famous Shiva temple at Keesaragutta, 20 kms from Hyderabad. It is proposed to conduct the Yagam from 13 April through 24 April 2013.

According to the Hindu scriptures, among the diverse forms of Yajnas, Athirathram is the supreme, the most exalted one .Athirathram is a sacred ritual that is performed over a period of twelve days and nights, involving many scriptural rites. Only those who are well versed in the Vedas and the Vedangas can have a full grasp of the purpose and meaning of these rituals. Namppothiri Brahmins from Panjal in Kerala under Brahmasree
Cherumukku Vaidikan Vallabhan Somayajipad will perform the yagna.

For more details and event schedule visit
http://www.thapass.org/athirathram.asp

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