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5 days ago
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TTD to observe ‘Anivara Asthanam' tomorrow
Tirupati: TirumalaTirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is gearing up for the annual observance of Anivara Asthanam on July 16, a long-standing temple tradition that marks the formal transition to a new accounting year at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara. Unlike many of the more visibly grand religious celebrations in Tirumala, Anivara Asthanam unfolds within the sanctum sanctorum with solemnity and spiritual purpose. It is during this internal ritual that the TTD's principal officers submit the previous year's financial accounts before the deity, seeking divine approval to continue in their respective roles. The ritual reflects the Agamic concept of 'Asthanam,' or divine court, underscoring the Lord's authority in temple administration. Historically, this ritual originated during the period when Mahants oversaw the temple's management. It was then held on the final day of the Tamil month of Ani — hence the name 'Anivara Asthanam' — signalling the start of financial preparations for the coming year. On the day, new account ledgers are ceremonially introduced, and key administrative symbols, including the sacred coffer key-bunch known as 'Lachana,' are placed at the feet of the presiding deity. The Jeeyangar Swamijis will present new garments to the Moolavirat and to the utsava murtis of Lord Malayappa Swamy, Sridevi, and Bhudevi, who are placed on Sarvabhoopala Vahanam within the sanctum, accompanied by Viswaksena. A special ritual known as 'Rupayi Harati' follows, wherein temple staff involved in the proceedings each offer a rupee as symbolic submission, and the total offerings are then tallied in the presence of the TTD Executive Officer. As part of the festival arrangements, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, the traditional purification of the sanctum and temple surroundings, will be carried out on July 15 from 6 am, using herbal ingredients called 'Parimalam'. Due to this, devotees will be allowed for darshan after 12 noon on July 15. Also, VIP Break Darshan and select Arjitha Sevas stand cancelled. In the evening on July 16. Pushpa Pallaki procession will be conducted, adding a visual flourish to the otherwise administrative and spiritually symbolic observance.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Politics
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Maha govt presents bill for establishment of Kumbh Mela Authority
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Monday presented the bill for the establishment of the 22-member Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, headed by the Nashik divisional commissioner for the organisation and management of Kumbh Mela and allied activities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar talukas and other areas of Nashik division. The Kumbh Mela is being held at the interval of every 12 years in 2027. The bill titled Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority Act 2025 has been crafted similar to enactments made by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh for the management and organisation of Kumbh Mela there. In the year 2015, about 2.50 crore pilgrims participated in the Kumbh Mela held in Nashik. The number of attendees might increase in the upcoming Kumbh Mela, resulting in enormous management challenges, said the bill. It further added that over time, the scale and attendance of the Kumbh Mela have increased significantly. 'Hence, a need was felt for establishment of an Authority comprising certain officials of the relevant government departments for the seamless organisation and management of Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar talukas and other areas of in Nashik division in order to provide facilities and also to provide safe, secure and incident free environment that offers a fulfilling spiritual and touristic experience to all participants including Sadhus, Mahants, pilgrims, tourists and local residents,' said the bill. The Authority will have powers to prepare a Kumbh Mela plan containing tasks, projects, works or procurement necessary for the management of Kumbh Mela and allied activities. The Authority Chairperson will give directions to government departments and various authorities for organising Kumbh Mela, to requisition services, facilities, resources, premises or vehicles to provide amenities. The Authority will have the power to constitute a committee of ministers to review its work from time to time. The Authority will be in a position to make emergency provision for procurement, construction and accounting in case of an emergency situation or disaster. Besides, the Authority will have the power to grant permission to any person or company to carry on a profession or trade and for the layout of a new temporary city or township in the Kumbh Mela area. Earlier, the Maharashtra government on June 1 had released the schedule for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela and Amrit Snan (holy dip) scheduled to be held in 2027. As per the schedule, Simhastha Flag Hoisting ceremony will take place on October 31, 2026, at 12:02 PM (Location-Ramkund Panchavati), Pratham Amritsnan-Monday, August 2, 2027, Ashadh Somvati Amavasya, Mahakumbhasnan/Second Amritsnan-August 31, 2027 and Shravan Amavasya and Tritiya Amritsnan-September 11 September 2027, Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi. The Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela will also take place on the same dates. All the days of Ekadashi, Pournima, Amavasya, Vaidhriti Vyatipat Yoga during the Simhastha Parva Parva period in Nashik will be pilgrimage and darshan parvas for devotees. In addition to the three main parvas in Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik, there are a total of 44 Muhurtas for Parvasnana and a total of 53 Muhurtas for Parvasnana at Trimbakeshwar, said the government release. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that all efforts will be made through the state government to ensure that the Kumbh Mela is held in a safe, clean and holy environment. 'All kinds of facilities will be provided to the devotees coming for the Kumbh Mela. Funds will be made available for this. Since the Kumbh Mela is a symbol of Indian Sanatan culture, the attention of the whole world is on it. Therefore, with the cooperation of everyone, a grand, divine and memorable event will be organised that will amaze the world,' he assured.
