Indeed, the Kumbhabhishekam brings all round prosperity not only to any particular group of devotees, but also to the society as a whole. The Rigveda (RV-1.164.46) resolutely says, “ekam sad vipraa bahudhaa vadanti” – wise men call the ONE (supreme) by many names and forms. 192 resonates with “Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir – to us all towns are one, all men our kin. The Sanatana Dharma postulates, “Vasudhaiva kutumbakam” – the whole world is one family. It is conducted with the sole purpose of eradicating all illness, obtaining good benefits from various Yagaas, deriving rich benefits for the well being and for the health propagation of the progeny.
Sarva sampathkaram nreenam putrapoutrabhi vardhanam The Aagama sastra says: Sarvaroga nivirtyartham, sarva yaaga phalapradam, The Kumbhabhishekam ceremony has everlasting effect on the entire society. Traditionally, the Kalasams are refurbished and refilled with new selected grains, about once in 12 years. In case of need the stored seeds from the Kalasams are to be used for re-germination and development. The seeds are very well preserved for years, through natural irradiation from Sun, against infestation (from within the grains) and decaying. They are filled with seeds of essential grains and pulses, such as rice, millets, corn etc., and completely sealed with special compounds. The Kalasams are usallly made of an alloy of five metallic elements, such as Copper, Gold, Silver, Brass and Lead. The Sannidhi Gopurams or Vimanams have just a single Kalasam, whereas the Rajagopurams have multiple Kalasams. Kalasams are assembled set of concentric cone, cylinder and globe shaped metallic structures which are installed on top of the Gopurams. And the towers on top of the altar where the deities are installed, are comparatively shorter than RajaGopuram and are called Sannidhi (Altar) Gopuram or Vimanams.
On a cosmic level, the temple tower acted as a lightning conductor in olden days, as it was the highest structure in that area. A devotee bows at the feet of the Lord at the entrance as he steps into the temple and proceeds towards the sanctum sanctorum, leaving behind the world of worries. Symbolically, the Rajagopuram represents the feet of the deity. For detailed program highlights About Rajagopuram & Kalasam The Kumbhabhishekam we are performing this year is a unique one that is called Maha Rajagopura Kumbhabhishekam, since it is done to consecrate the new Rajagopurams (towers).
The highlight of the Kumbhabhishekam ceremony is the pouring of the sanctified water from the pots over the top of the gopurams by the priests, at an auspicious moment, to energise the entire temple.
Kumbhabhishekam (Kumbha-Shikhara or crown of the temple, Abhishekam-sanctification with spiritually charged water) is performed to consecrate new shrines, re-consecrate existing shrines after a renovation or every twelve years. Thiru Kalayanam Utasavams Kumbhabhishekam Highlights Sri Bhakta Anjaneya SwamySahasra (1008) Vada Mala Seva Sri Vari Venkateswara Swamy Sahasra (1008) Deepa Alankara MAHA RAJAGOPURA KUMBABHISHEKAM First Ever Rajagopuram in Arizona A 54 Foot tall Agamic Monument rooted in 12th Centur Deepa pooja & 108 Sumangali pooja