Sanatan Dharma Kendra has announced its operational schedule for the Rig-Veda Upakarma (Avani Avitam) ceremony, which is set to take place on Wednesday, August 26th. To accommodate devotees, the event is organized across three designated batches: the first batch at 06:30 AM, the second batch at 10:30 AM, and an evening batch at 05:30 PM.
Additionally, due to the upcoming lunar eclipse, the Yajur-Veda Upakarma (Avani Avitam) ceremony has been officially rescheduled. The updated date for this specific ceremony is Saturday, September 26th, and participants are advised to note the revised timeline.
Lunar Eclipse Timings and Astrological Impact:
A Lunar Eclipse will occur starting from Thursday, August 27th at 07:35 PM and concluding on Friday, August 28th at 12:05 AM.
This astronomical event specifically impacts certain astrological signs and constellations:
Affected Nakshatras: Dhanista, Shatabisha, Mragashira, and Chitra.
Affected Rashis: Makara, Kumbha, Mithuna, and Tula.
Individuals associated with these specific Nakshatras and Rashis are advised to avoid viewing the eclipse directly. During this window, they are encouraged to chant the Chandra Japam to mitigate adverse effects.
Protective Mantras and Grahana Poornima Observances
To observe protection during the eclipse phase, individuals under the affected signs are recommended to recite specific traditional verses:
Mantra 1:
Dadhi shankha tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam |
Namaami shashinam somam shambhor mukuta bhooshanam ||
Mantra 2:
rOhInIsha: sudhAmoorti: sudhAgAtra: sudhAshana: |
viShamasthAna sambhUtam pIDAm haratu mE vidhu: ||
Furthermore, because of the timing of Grahana Poornima, the temple has scheduled the Satyanarayana Pooja to take place on Friday, August 28th at 6:30 PM. Detailed updates can be verified directly through the official Sanatan Dharma Kendra website.
