Sri Rama Navami 2023 Celebration
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna incarnated Himself as Sri Rama in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi).
The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya. Dasharatha was a king in the dynasty of Maharaja Ikshvaku (also known as Raghu vamsha). He had three wives: Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra, but had no children. On the advice of Maharishi Vashishtha, the king performed Putra Kameshti Yajna and as a result the three wives conceived sons. Kaushalya gave birth to Rama and Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharata. Sumitra gave birth to the twins: Lakshmana and Shatrugna.
The life and activities of Rama are explained in detail by the great sage Valmiki in the book Ramayana. A summarized version of the Ramayana as narrated by Shukadeva Goswami to Parikshit Maharaja is included in the ninth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana)
Sri Rama Kalynam being celebrated on occasion of Ram Navami for the 6th Year in Ireland with Grandeur and more Grander on 8th April 2023.
Sri Rama Seva Samithi & Irish Indian Cultural Association invite you to register (free) for the event and enjoy the spectacle of Lord Rama & Mother Sita’s wedding in Ireland.
It is Fully Free Event. Registration is required to plan food arrangements, health & safety / Insurance purposes. Please register here:
https://RamaNavami-dublin.eventbrite.ie
Schedule
8:00AM (30 mins): Edurukollu: Bride’s Party Arrive ready to receive groom and party. God/Goddess Chariot carried on center house
8:30AM (15 mins): Sankalpam: harness the will, to focus and harmonize mind and body.
8:45AM (30 mins): Ganapathi Pooja: Prayer to Lord Ganesa removing obstacles performing the Uthsavam.
9:15AM (30 mins): PunyahaVachanamu / Rakshabandanamu / Puja: is a cleaning ritual
9:45PM (15 mins): Yangnopavetha: a sacred covering on the body without which a Yagna or sacred ritual cannot be performed. It is called as Brahmasuthram.
10:00AM (30 mins) Kalyanam: The bride’s parents receive the groom and party. Take Sri Rama & Sita to mandapam.
10:30AM (30 mins) Kanya Varnalu: New Clothes for bride and groom.
11:00AM (30 mins) Madhu Parkam: The bride’s father washes the groom’s feet and offers him a mixture of honey and curd.
11:30AM (30 mins) Kanya Danam: Bride’s parents place daughter’s hands into groom’s.
12:00 AM (30 mins) Yagnopaveetham: A sacred covering on the body without which a sacred ritual cannot be performed. It is called as Brahmasuthram.
12:30PM (30 mins):Sumuhurtham: The bride and groom place cumin seeds and jaggery on their heads. The cloth between them removed.
01:00PM (15 mins) Yokthra / Mangalya Dharana: Sri Rama ties Mangalya soothra to Sri Seetha She offers Him and He offers to her.
01:45pm (15 mins): Thalambralu: The bride and groom shower each other with rice mixed with turmeric.
02:00pm (15 mins): Brahma Mudi: Priest ties groom and bride’s upper garments. Groom ties thread around bride’s wrist.
02:00 – 03:00PM: – Maha prasadham
02:15 pm (15 mins) Maha Nivedhyam Food ritual offering to deity before eating.
02:00PM (15 mins): AARTI: Hindu religious worship to light wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) offered to deities. (LAMP)
02:15pm (30 mins): Pallaki Seva Lord going around in chariot after marriage
14:00 (60 mins): Cultural Program
FAQs:
Is there any Ticket for the event?
Yes – you need to register at Eventbrite and it is fully free including food.
Why do we need to register?
Two reasons –
1) To comply with the property insurance policies who ever visiting the place need to be registered.
2) We know how many people are coming for the event , so that we can plan and prepare well to serve you better.
I am coming to Kalyanam @ 11:00 do I need to register?
Yes – if you are coming in the morning or in the afternoon you need to register.
Are you going to stop the registrations?
We have a capacity limit of 1000. Once we reach the capacity we shall stop the registrations.
Are we allowed without registration?
Without Eventbrite registration you are not permitted in the hall. Please note that this is hall insurance policy.You need to bring along Eventbrite confirmation mail on your phone.
What happens if I Lost Eventbrite confirmation email?
If any case registered mail lost, please email us iicaireland@gmail.com, we will resend the registration confirmation email.
How do I donate if I want?
Currently we are self-funded by our team / patrons for the entire event for the year 2023. Any donations / any offerings to the god , you can contribute in the Harati / as wedding present in the plate that will be given by the Priest or we shall have a Hundi .
How do I help in this Kalyanam?
If you are have some free time in the Saturday morning and enjoy the Lord Srirama wedding fully – you can be part of our volunteer group ( we will call you before the event one day to explain the roles and activities ) and encourage your friends to join as volunteers too..
If you have more questions?
Contact: iicaireland@gmail.com
+353 86 347 9902 / +353 86 806 5382