SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA SATSANGAM (Regd)

B-9/18C, Udayagiri Flats, Sector 34, Noida 201 303

Phone Nos : 2505273, 4317010 E-Mail : vssnoida@yahoo.com

20thYear CELEBRATIONS
2015
ATHI RUDRA MAHA YAGNAM&
SHATHA CHANDI MAHA YAGNAM

17th March to 29th March, 2015

Venue : Sri Adi Sankara Temple

A-52, Noida Dadri Road
Opp : HP Petrol Station, Sector 42, Noida 201 301

TWENTIETH YEAR CELEBRATIONS 2015

Dear Devotees,
As you are all aware that Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam has been organizing
weekly Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam in congregation for the last nineteen years
without any interruption. In addition to its various spiritual activities, Satsangam and its
members always believe that One can see The Great Almighty in the smiling face of
Poor people. Towards this end, the Satsangam is actively engaged in various charitable
activities like Poor Feeding, Educational assistance to Poor and Deserving Children, Blood
Donation Camp, Blanket Distribution during winter season & Medical Assistance.
In addition, every year during the month of October/November, Satsangam has been
organizing pilgrimage to various holy places. During Oct, 2014, Satsangam organized
pilgrimage to Mewar Ke Char Dham (Nathdwara Shrinathji, Shri Dwarakadishji,
ShriEklingji& Shri Charbhuja) and Mount Abu.It was well attended by almost 100
devotees and thoroughly enjoyed by each & everyone. Every year, our pilgrimage
programme has been considered as a start of Winter Carnival and devotees from all parts
of India are participatingenthusiastically.
Now Satsangam hasentered in its Twentieth Year and plan to start its programme with
Sri Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam on 7th& 8th February, 2015 at Sri Adi Sankara Temple,
Sector 42, Noida.
To further continue our 20th year celebrations in a grand manner, on the occasion of SRI
RAMA NAVAMI, we plan to organize ATHI RUDRA MAHA YAGNAM&
SHATHA CHANDI MAHA YAGNAM (13 days programme) from 17th March to
29th March, 2015 at Sri Adi Sankara Temple, Sector 42, Noida. During these days,
Rudra Homam will be preceded by Mahanyasam and Rudra Japam. ATHI RUDRA
MAHA YAGNAM will be performed on Saturday, the 28th March, 2015 and
SHATHACHANDI MAHYA YAGNAM on Sunday, the 29th March, 2015.
Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam is a powerful combination of Japam, Abhishekam, Archana
and Yagnam. Puranas vouch that just by participating in the Rudra Yagnam, one attains
all sorts of prosperity. It is very effective to remove evil spells, known or unknown sins,
curses from ancestors or any other such ill-effects and also efficacious for World Peace
and Prosperity. Hence it is a golden opportunity for the devotees of NCR/Delhi to
participate in this Athi Rudram with utmost devotion.
Glad to share that about140 Ritwiks (Vedic Pandits) from all over India are going to
participate in Athi Rudra Japamand Yagnam. The positive vibration of this programme
is going to be enormous. Satsangam requests all devotees to participate and get benefitted
without fail. The venue of this programme is Sri AdiSankara Temple, Sector 42, Opp :
HP Petrol Station, Noida.
In addition to Athi Rudram, on the day of Rama Navami Saturday, the 28th March,
2015,discourse on Sri Rama Nama Mahimai is organized in the evening.
All are cordially invited to participate in the celebrations, with family and friendsand
receivethe blessings of Lord Ranganatha. Cheque / Draft may kindly be drawn in
favour of Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam (Regd) or net transfer as per the
following account details : Name of the Account : Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam
(Regd), Bank : Corporation Bank, Sector 31, Noida, SB Account No :
207900101071748, RTGS IFSC Code : CORP0002079.
Management Committee
Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam (Regd)

SIGNIFICANCE OF ATHI RUDRA MAHA YAGNAM

Our Motherland, Bharata Khanda, is a Karma Bhoomi. The Vedic Tradition, the Cultural Richness,
the Unity in Diversity and the Peace loving people cannot be compared to any other country in the world.
The Rishis and Maha-purushas made it a star, a crest-jewel in the crown of the Universe.
Originally, the Vedas - the collection of Mantras by various Rishis - were in single form. For the ease of
handling, Sage Krishna Dwaipayana codified it into four - Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana and therefore
attained the title Veda Vyasa. The Veda Mantras were drawn by the Rishis by their Tapas and imparted
to their sishyas and sishya paramparas. The Vedas were not authored by any human personality - they
were revealed to the Rishis by the Lord.
Sri Rudram, the prayer to Lord Siva, is perhaps the most popular and efficacious among the Vedic hymns.
It occurs in the middle of the Taitriya Samhita of Sri Krishna Yajur Veda. It speaks of Lord Siva's several
forms, His omniscience, His omnipresence and His omnipotence, in choice and sweet pada renderings.
The Athi Rudra Maha Yagna is the supreme form of worship to Lord Siva. It is a very rare
opportunity to participate in or witness "The Athi Rudra Maha Yagna" in ones lifetime.
As per our Acharyas "The four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) are the roots of our religion and
foundation for Sanatan Dharma. Krishna Yajur Veda, one of the 2 Samhitas (versions) of Yajur Veda is
quite significant, of which Rudram and Chamakam are a part.
Rudram is the most sacred means of worshipping Lord Siva. There are four kinds of Rudra parayana and
Homams: Rudram (11 times), Ekadasa Rudram (11X11=121), Maha Rudram (121X11=1331) and Athi
Rudram (1331X11=14641); each has greater significance than its preceding one. 'Athi' means
"ultimate". Therefore, Athi Rudram is the supreme form of worship of Lord Siva. Athi Rudram is a
destroyer of all sorrows and the provider of 'Kshema'."

Highlights of Athi Rudra Maha Yagna

Vibrations from the 14,641 (121 ritwiks * 11 chants * 11 days) chants of Namakam and 1,331 (121
ritwiks * 1 chant * 11 days) chants of Chamakam, by over 121 learned Ritwiks/Pandits ;
Ganapathy Homam, Navagraha Homam, Rudra Homams, Chandi Homam, Krama Archanas,
Upanishad Parayanam and Kalasa Abhishekams to Lord Chandramouleeswarar ;
Spiritually charged Religious atmosphere with over 12 hours a day of ceremonies for 11 consecutive
days ;
Spiritual discourses by scholars ;
Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, Lalitha Sahasranamam, Soundarya Lahari, Abhirami
Andhathi, Narayaneeyam in evening hours ;
Annadhanam on all days following the morning, afternoon & evening programmes ;

Benefits of chanting Sri Rudram

Athi Rudram is a destroyer of all sorrows and the provider of 'Kshema'.
It is said: By reciting Veda once, one becomes pure on that day, but by reciting Rudram the very next
moment he gets purified. Yet another verse declares: Where a devote reciter of the Rudram lives, be
it in a village or town, that place will be free from disease, drought, thefts, and other ills.
A devote listener and seeker of Rudram Chamakam is blessed with both worldly and spiritual benefits
such as good health, peace of mind and pure joy. Slowly and steadily it draws the listener to
spirituality in the quest of the truth behind human existence.
The Sri Rudram is divided into Eleven Sections called Anuvakhas.
First Anuvakh is chanted for all round development of the community as well as the well-being of
the chanter. It provides a protective shield against diseases, devils, monsters, etc.
Through Second Anuvakh, Lord is requested to untie the bonds of the day-to-day life. This is
chanted for destruction of enemies, possession of wealth, getting of kingdom and so on.
Third Anuvakhis chanted to remove ignorance and cure all kinds of diseasesfrom us.
Fourth Anuvakhdescribes Him as a common man with His deficiencies, angularities and described
as the creator and worker of all kinds.
Fifth Anuvakh describes several aspects of Rudra's personality, especially His power for Creation,
Preservation and Destruction. This is chanted to get rid of Ignorance and Maya, for victory against
enemies, for begetting a son, for avoidance of problems during pregnancy and for increase in wealth.
Sixth Anuvakhdescribes Him as the source of the different worlds, Shrutis (Vedas) and its essence in
Vedanta.
Seventh Anuvakh is chanted for the increase of intelligence, wealth, health and longevity.
Eighth Anuvakh is chanted for the destruction of enemies and re -possession of ones assets. It is
told that when one does not have time to chant the Rudra fully at least this Eighth Anuvakh should be
chanted.
Ninth Anuvakh is chanted for obtaining wealth, a good wife, good job, and the blessings of a son
who will be devoted to Lord.
Tenth Anuvakh chanted for possession of wealth, cure of diseases, removal of fear, getting rid of the
enmity of powerful people, absence of fear from all living beings, having the vision of Bhairava (Siva
in his most fearful aspect), absence from dangers and fears, blessings and the absolution of sins.
Eleventh Anuvakh praise the Rudras army called Ganaas. This Anuvakh is chanted for acquiring
knowledge of past, present and future.
The powers and benefit of such an enviable task of participating and performing an "Athi
Rudram" is beyond verbal description and it would suffice to sum it up that in our life span one
should be lucky to see and participate in a Athi Rudram.

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SRI ATHI RUDRA MAHAYAGNAM

VENUE : SRI ADI SANKARA TEMPLE, SECTOR 42, NOIDA
Programme schedule from 17th to 29th March, 2015
Date/Day

17.03.2015
Tuesday

18.03.2015
Wednesday

19.03.2015
Thursday

20.03.2015
Friday

21.03.2015
Saturday

Time

Details

06.30 AM

Gho Pooja, Maha Ganapathy Homam

08.00 AM

Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam

05.00 PM

Anugnya, Sri Vigneswara Pooja, Punyahavachanam&Udakashanti

07.30 PM

Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

08.00 PM
06.45 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

Anugnya,Sri
Vigneswara
Pooja,
Athi
RudraMahaSankalpam,Acharya
Varnam,Ritvik Varnam, Kalasa Sthapanam, Prana Prathishtha

08.45 AM

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

12.45 PM

Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

07.00 PM

Discourse on GanesaPuranam

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam

12.45PM

Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

07.00 PM

DevotionalSongs

08.00 PM
08.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM & ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam

12.45 PM

Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

06.15 PM

Sri LalithaSahasranama Parayanam

07.00 PM

Discourse on Importance of Athi Rudram

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam

12.45 PM

Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

05.45 PM

Brief Discourse on Narayaneeyam

06.00 PM

Recitation of Narayaneeyam

07.00 PM

Sri VishnuSahasranama Parayanam

08.00 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogah

22.03.2015
Sunday

23.03.2015
Monday

24.03.2015
Tuesday

07.00 AM

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

07.00 PM

Discourse on Siva Puranam

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

07.00 PM

Devotional Songs

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana

07.00 PM

Discourse on SkandaPuranam

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM
Kalasa Sthapanam, Durga Saptashati Parayanam

25.03.2015
Wednesday

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana and

Durga Saptashati Parayanam

06.30 PM

Thiruppugazh Bhajans

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM
Durga Saptashati Parayanam

26.03.2015
Thursday

10.30PM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana and

Durga Saptashati Parayanam

07.00 PM

Discourse on Devi Mahatmiyam

08.00 PM
07.00 AM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM& ABHISHEKAM
Durga Saptashati Parayanam

27.03.2015
Friday

10.30 AM

Rudra Homam followed by Mangala Harathi and Mantra Pushpam

01.15PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

04.00 PM

Veda Gosham, Sri Rudra and Chamaka KramaArchana and

Durga Saptashati Parayanam

06.30 PM

Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam

07.00 PM

Discourse on importance of Athi Rudram

08.00 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

28.03.2015 SRI ATHI RUDRA MAHA YAGNAM

06.00 AM

Sri Venkatesa Suprapadham, Sahasranama Archana to Lord Rama

07.00 AM

MAHANYASAM followed by RUDRAJAPAM, Durga Saptashati Parayanam

SRI ATHI RUDRA MAHA YAGNAM

Ekadasa Vara Dravya
Chandramouleeswarar

12.30 PM

28.03.2015
Saturday

Kalpokta

Prakarena

Abhishekah

to

Lord

Vasordhara and Poornahuti

Kalasa Abhishekam to Lord Chandramouleeswarar followed by
Vaideega Sambhavana

01.30 PM

Deeparadhana, Mantra Pushpam and Mangala Harathi

02.00 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

06.00 PM

Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam

07.00 PM

Discourse on Sri Rama Nama Mahimai

08.00 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

07.00 AM

Durga Saptashati Parayanam followed by Nava Varna Pooja

Vadu, Kanya, Suvasini & Dampathi Pooja

SRI SHATHA CHANDI MAHA YAGNAM

29.03.2015
Sunday

12.30 PM

Vasordhara and Poornahuti followed by Vaideega Sambhavana

01.15 PM

Deeparadhana, Mantra Pushpam and Mangala Harathi

01.30 PM

Bhagawat Prasada Viniyogam

POINTS TO NOTE
Taitriya Samhita described Eleven Forms of Lord Siva accompanied by their respective consorts to bless
us. They are Dhee Devi accompanied by Mahadevam, Vruthi Devi accompanied by Shivam, Ushna Devi
accompanied by Rudram, Uma Devi accompanied by Shankaram, Niyudha Devi accompanied by
Neelalohitam, Sarpi Devi accompanied by Eeshanam, Eela Devi accompanied by Vijayam, Ambika Devi
accompanied by Bheemam, Iravadi accompanied by Devadevam, Sudha Devi accompanied by Bheemam
and Deeksha Devi accompanied by Udhbhavam. All these forms of Lord Siva accompanied by their
respective Devis are invoked in individual Kalasam. Chanting of Rudra Japamminimum of 14641 times
transformed the water kept in the Kalasa into highly potential and energized holy water which are
ultimately poured on Lord Chandramouleeswarar called Kalasa Abhishek together with chanting of
Sri Purusha Shuktham on Saturday, the 28th March, 2015.

Devotees are requested to sponsor for individual kalasams for which they are required to pay Rs. 10001/-.
It is considered to be auspicious to abhishek Lord Siva by Kalasa Water which has become highly
energized due to continuous Rudra Japam. No doubt, this will bring utmost prosperity to devotees in all
respects.
Rudraksha Mala : As per our Hindu mythology, Rudraksha possesses certain kind of positive
reverberation and act as a shield against negative energy. The person who wear Rudraksha Mala keeps
good health. During our Athi Rudram program, we intend to keep Rudraksha Mala in our program from
Day One and will be given to devotees on the last day of Athi Rudra program i.e. Saturday, the 28th
March who contributesRs. 5001/- or more for Athi Rudram. The value & importance of this Rudraksha
Mala will be manifold since it observes 14641 chants of Namakam & 1331 chants of Chamakam. For
outstation devotees, the same will be given to his/her friends or relatives OR sent it through by Post.
Kalasa Abhishek : For the devotees who contributes Rs. 10001/-or more Kalasa AbhishekJal will be
given along with Rudraksha Mala. This Kalasa Abhishek water is also sanctified by 14641 chants of
Namakam & 1331 chants of Chamakam and further more blessed by Lord Chandramouleeswarar.
Rakshai : Rakshai in the form of Kasi Kairu kept along with Kalasam during Rudra Japah will be
given to all participating devotees on Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam on Saturday, the 28th March, 2015.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR VARIOUS SEVAS

Rice
Rs. 2501/- Ritwik Vastaram*
Rs. 2001/Athi Rudra Sankalpam**
Rs. 2501/- Chandi Homa Sankalpam***
Rs. 2501/Pushpam for one day
Rs. 10001/- Fruits for one day
Rs.10001/Homa items for one day
Rs. 10001/- Kalasa Sthapanam
Rs.10001/Per Ritwik expense
Rs. 30001/- Tent expense per day
Rs. 50000/Ghee for Maha Yagnam
Rs. 50001/- Monthly Poor Feeding
Rs.5001/* Ritwik Vastaram has to be given for 150 vaideegas. Devotees who have contributed more than Rs.
2501/- for other sevas will be included either in Athi Rudram or Chandi Homa Sankalpam.
Cheque / Draft may kindly be drawn in favour of Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam (Regd) or net
transfer as per the following account details : Name of the Account : Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam
(Regd), Bank : Corporation Bank, Sector 31, Noida, SB Account No : 207900101071748, RTGS IFSC
Code : CORP0002079.
** Devotees who have given contribution for Athi Rudram are requested to be available for personal
sankalpam at 7.30 AM any day in between Wednesday, the 18th March to Friday, the 27th March,
2015and request to confirm the same on or before Sunday, the 15th March 2015by sending an email to
vssnoida@yahoo.com with complete details about their Name, Gothram& Star (only head of the family) E Mail subject has to be Sankalpam for Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam.
*** Devotees who have given contribution for Chandi Homam are requested to be available for
sankalpam at 7.30 AMon any day in between Wednesday, the 25th March to Friday, the 27thMarch, 2015
and request to confirm the same on or before Sunday, the 15th March 2015 by sending an email to
vssnoida@yahoo.com with complete details about their Name, Gothram& Star (only head of the family) E Mail subject has to be Sankalpam for Chandi Homam.
Upon confirmation, devotees are requested to be available in the venue at 7.30 AM sharp for Athi
Rudram and Chandi Homam as per the date confirmed through email.
In general, devotees who have contributed for Athi Rudram& Chandi Homam are better to be available in
the venue on the first day of Japam itself i.e. Wednesday, the 18th March, 2015 at 7.30 AM and
Wednesday, the 25th March, 2015 at 7.30 AM respectively For those devotees, who were not able to
come in person, their particulars will be included in the Common Sankalpam.
Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana Om NamahShivaya Om Namo
Narayana Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana
Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana Om NamahShivaya Om Namo Narayana Om NamahShivaya