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By the grace of God and the munificence of countless devotees and benevolent institutions, a magnificent temple of Sri Swaminatha Swami, built in the traditional Chola style of temple architecture; situated on top of a 90 feet high hillock in southwest Delhi, overlooking Ramakrishnapuram and Vasant Vihar, was completed and consecrated in June 1973. This temple, built at a cost of Rs. 14 lakhs, is popularly known as Uttara Swami Malai Mandir. This marked the completion of Phase-I of the Uttara Swami Malai Complex.
The Uttara Swami Malai Temple has several unique features, one of which is the only temple with Brahmasthana Pratishta. Deities delineated in human form are not normally housed in the Brahmasthana or the very centre of Garbha Griha Sree Swaminatha Swami is an exception. The shrine has become famous as Sahasrara Kshetra and been sung by hymnists and poets as the Seventh Padai Veedu: the other six important shrines of Lord Subrahmanya at Pazhani, Pazhamudircholai, Swamimalai, Tiruchendur, Tirupparankunram and Tiruttani represent the six centres (chakras) - Anahata, Visuddhi, Manipuraka, Mooladhara, Swadishtana and Agya. The Sahasrara Kshetra was missing all these centres and Uttara Swami Malai had filled this void.
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With the blessings of Sree Swaminatha Swami and the guidance of His Holiness Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamiji, the Paramacharya, His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji and His Holiness Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji, the Sankaracharyas of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the construction of the Sri Karpaka Vinayakar, Sree Sundareswarar and Devi Meenakshi Temple was completed at a cost of Rs. 25 lakhs, at the top of the hillock, on which Sri Swaminatha Swami temple is situated and consecrated on the 13th June 1990. The Punarudhdharana Kumbhabhishekam of Sree Swaminatha Swami was also performed on the same date. This marked the completion of Phase-II of the "Uttara Swami Malai Complex".
The Sree Karpaka Vinayakar temple has Gajaprishta Vimanam. The Sree Sundareswarar and Devi Meenakshi Temples are built in the Pallava and Pandya style of the great Madurai temples, respectively. The Granite panels, depicting the wedding of Devi Meenakshi to Sree Sundareswarar, on the same pattern as at Madurai and the wedding of Valli to Sree Muruga adorn this complex.
Yet another milestone was crossed when the massive and spacious Adi Sankara Hall situated midway between the toot hills and the high hillock and built at a cost of Rs. 65 lakhs was completed and consecrated on the 9th November 1997 by Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji, Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This marked the completion of Phase-III of the "Uttara Swami Malai Complex".
As per agama sastras, after necessary repairs and renovations, including the repainting o1 the vimanams (top spires) and appurtenant structures, a Punarudhdharana Ashtabandhana Mahakumbhabhis Devi Meenakshi temples.
The Mahakumbhabhishekam celebrations cover various prescribed rituals, spread over a period of four days, from 24 to 27 June 200t. Contributions Donations for a Mahakumbhabhishekam are considered a boon as the reward does not only cover the welfare of the donor or his family but also the prosperity and welfare of several future generations of his family. Dana Puja gold, silver and money representing Mahalakshmi are worshipped with pujas and prayers. Collections for the occasion are utilized for the donor’s prosperity. A sum of Rs. 100/- has been fixed as the minimum contribution for the purpose.
All rituals begin with Ganapati Homam Puja. Prasanna Ganapati Homam is to be performed for the success of the Maha Kumbhabisheka and for the prosperity of the devotees. A minimum contribution of Rs. 500/- has been fixed for participation in this ritual.
The planetary influence on the Individual's lives and the affairs of a national society is well known. This Homam is intended to ward off the evil effects of adverse planetary positions. A minimum contribution of Rs. 500/- has been fixed for participation in this homam.
This ranks among the many important rituals of Mahakumbhabhishekam. One Main Kalasa and many upakalasas will be placed in the Yagasala to imbibe the power of the various deities. More then forty Sivacharyas from the South will perform the pujas for four days. The minimum contribution for Kalasa is fixed at Rs. 1000/- each.
Natural gems are per se powerhouses. Each gem has a patron deity. These gems are positioned in particular directions and positions in each yagasala to represent the various deities. Again, beneath the feet of the main deities. gems and gold will be laid in specially designed Cavities. To enable all to participate, the minimum subscription has been fixed at Rs. 100/.
This is the most Important item (n the Mahakumbhabhishekam and calls for elaborate arrangements. The Yaga will commence on the 24'" and continue up to the 27th, June. There will be 20 kundas or sacrificial fires as prescribed in the agamas. Offerings consist of cooked rice, different herbs and twigs, ghee, milk, various grains and several other ingredients. There will be six Kaala (period) Pujas and the total number of ahutis (offerings) is more than three lakhs. The fumes and vapours from these fires are considered to be extremely beneficial to the country and community. A minimum contribution of Rs. 2000/- for each Kala Puja has been fixed for participation in this great ritual.
Immediately after the Mahakumbhabhishekam, preceded by chanting of Maha Nyasa and Rudram, is over, a Mahabhishekam to Sree Swaminatha Swami and other deities will be performed at 10 A.M. This abhishekam is unique, being the first abhishekam immediately after the Mahakumbhabhishekam. A modest contribution of Rs. 1,000/- per deity is fixed for participation in this Mahabhishekam.
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The Kalyana Utsavam is the culmination function in a Mahakumbhabhishekam. Tiru Kalyana Utsavam will be performed for Sri Sundareswarar-Devi Meenakshi and Sree Swaminatha Swami-Devasena on the 2T" June 2001 at 6.30 P.M. A small contribution of Rs. 2,500/- for each Kalyana Utsavam has been fixed. Contributions to this Utsavam on the Mahakumbhabhishekam day will be extremely beneficial in early betrothal of eligible boys and girls.
To cater to the food requirements of the sixty Sivacharyas and Vedic pandits from the South, especially for the Mahakumbhabhishekam, a nominal contribution of Rs. 6.0001 per day has been fixed. Devotee public are requested to contribute liberally for this sacred Sandharpanai.
Prasadams are distributed freely to all the devotees present during the Mahakumbhabhishekam celebrations from 24 to 27 June. 2001. Contributions in cash or kind (dhal, gur, ghee, rice etc.) for the prasadams are accepted. Pandits, reciting the Vedas and Puranas, during the performance of the pujas will have to be suitably remunerated and honoured.
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The estimated cost for the entire function is Rs. 50 lakhs.
Devotees are requested to contribute liberally and make the celebrations a grand success. Donations may be sent either in cash or by cheque/D.D. in the name of Sri Swaminatha Swami Seva Samaj at their registered office at Uttara Swamimalai Complex, Sector VII, Ramakrishnapuram, New Delhi-110 022. (Tel. Nos. 6175104, 6163373).
Donations of Rs. 1,000/- and above in favour of Sri Swaminatha Swami Temple, Sree Swaminatha Swami Seva Samaj (Regd.) Renovation Account will quality for exemption Under Section 80-G(2)(b) of the I.T. Act.
May Lord Swaminatha Swami bless us all!
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Item |
Donation |
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Dana Puja |
Rs. 104.00 |
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Maha Ganapati Homam |
540.00 |
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Navagraha Homam |
500.00 |
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Ghatasthapana for each Kalasam |
1000.00 |
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Ratna Nyasa |
100.00 |
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Yaga Puja for each Kala Puja |
2000.00 |
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Mahabhishekam |
1000.00 per day |
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Kalyana Utsavam |
2500.00 |
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Vedapatigal Sandharpanai |
6000.00 per day |
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Annadanam |
500.00 and above |
For more detailed information about Uttara Swamimalai, contact:
V.V. Murthy, Executive Officer
Sri Swaminatha Swami Seva Samaj (Regd.)
Uttara Swamimalai Malai Mandir
Sector VII, Ramakrishnapuram
New Delhi - 110 022 India
Tel. 616-3373, 617-5104, (res.) 553-5774
E-mail: malaimandirin@yahoo.co.in
Malai Mandir website: malaimandir.org
