Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam in Bhadrachalam is one of the most revered temples in India, drawing devotees from all over the world. The temple, allows devotees to offer Saswatha Pujas and receive divine blessings throughout their lives. These pujas are unique in that they can be performed once a year as per the devotee’s wish, ensuring that their spiritual connection with the deity remains strong and continuous.
What are Saswatha Pujas?
Saswatha Pujas are perpetual rituals that devotees can sponsor, ensuring that the puja is performed in their name once a year on a date or thidi (Hindu lunar day) of their choosing. These rituals are designed to offer continuous blessings and spiritual benefits to the devotee and their family. The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam offers a variety of Saswatha Pujas, each with its own significance and procedure.
List of Saswatha Pujas and Their Significance :
| S. No. | Name of Saswatha Puja | Thidi/Date |
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| 1 | Sri Madramayana Paaraayanam | Performed during the auspicious Dasara days. |
| 2 | Saswatha Kalyanam | Conducted once a year as desired by the devotee, excluding Sri Rama Navami and Vykuntha Ekadasi. |
| 3 | Saswatha Vasthra Alamkaaram | Once a year as per the devotee’s wish. |
| 4 | Saswatha Alamkaaram | Desired Alamkaram during Dasara Laxmi Alamkarams or Mukkoti Ekadasi Rama Alamkarams. |
| 5 | Saswatha Pushpa Alamkarana | Performed once a year as per the devotee’s request. |
| 6 | Saswatha Vahana Seva | Garuda, Hamsa, Aswa, Surya Chandra Seva—any Seva for one day a year, excluding major festivals. |
| 7 | Saswatha Pattabhishekham | Conducted only on Pushyami Nakshathram Day once a year as per the devotee’s wish. |
| 8 | Saswatha Abhishekam in Bhadruni Temple | Performed once a year, except during major festivals. |
| 9 | Saswatha Laksha Kumkumarchana | Conducted on Bahula Ekadasi Day once a year, excluding major festivals. |
| 10 | Saswatha Bhogham | Performed once a year as per the devotee’s wish. |
| 11 | Saswatha Nitya Uchitha Prasada Vitharana in Main Temple | Distributed once a year as desired by the devotee. |
Detailed Explanation of Each Saswatha Puja
- Sri Madramayana Paaraayanam
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- This special recitation of the Ramayana is performed during the holy days of Dasara, a festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Sponsoring this puja allows devotees to immerse themselves in the divine story of Lord Rama and Sita, receiving their blessings for moral strength and spiritual well-being.
- Saswatha Kalyanam
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- The Kalyanam or celestial wedding ceremony of Lord Rama and Sita is one of the most auspicious rituals at Bhadrachalam. By sponsoring this puja, devotees can ensure that this sacred marriage is performed in their name once a year, bringing marital harmony and familial prosperity. Note that this ritual is excluded during the festivals of Sri Rama Navami and Vykuntha Ekadasi.
- Saswatha Vasthra Alamkaaram
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- This ritual involves adorning the deities with new clothes, a gesture that symbolizes devotion and respect. Devotees who sponsor this puja contribute to the beautification of the deities and, in return, receive blessings for prosperity and protection.
- Saswatha Alamkaaram
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- This ritual allows devotees to choose a specific Alamkaram (decoration) for the deities during Dasara Laxmi Alamkarams or Mukkoti Ekadasi Rama Alamkarams. It’s a unique opportunity to participate in the beautification of the deities during these special occasions.
- Saswatha Pushpa Alamkarana
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- Flowers hold a significant place in Hindu worship, symbolizing purity and beauty. This ritual involves offering flower garlands to the deities, and by sponsoring this puja, devotees ensure that their prayers are offered with freshness and fragrance.
- Saswatha Vahana Seva
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- Vahana Sevas are processions in which the deities are taken out on a specific vehicle (Vahana) like Garuda, Hamsa, Aswa, or Surya Chandra. This puja allows devotees to sponsor such a procession, except during major festivals, and seek blessings for victory over obstacles.
- Saswatha Pattabhishekham
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- Conducted on Pushyami Nakshathram Day, this ritual commemorates the coronation of Lord Rama. By sponsoring this puja, devotees can experience the grandeur and blessings of this royal ceremony, symbolizing the establishment of righteousness.
- Saswatha Abhishekam in Bhadruni Temple
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- Abhishekam is a sacred ritual of bathing the deity in holy substances like milk, curd, and honey. Sponsoring this ritual ensures that the devotee’s name is included in the Abhishekam once a year, bringing blessings of purity and divine grace.
- Saswatha Laksha Kumkumarchana
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- This is a powerful ritual involving the offering of Kumkum (vermilion) to the deity in a grand manner, conducted on Bahula Ekadasi Day. It is believed to bring good fortune and fulfillment of desires. This puja is also excluded during major festivals.
- Saswatha Bhogham
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- In this ritual, devotees offer food (Bhog) to the deity, symbolizing their devotion and gratitude. Sponsoring this puja once a year ensures that the deities are offered nourishment in the devotee’s name, bringing blessings of abundance and satisfaction.
- Saswatha Nitya Uchitha Prasada Vitharana in Main Temple
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- Prasadam is the sacred food offered to the deity and then distributed among devotees. By sponsoring this puja, devotees ensure that prasadam is distributed in their name once a year, which is believed to purify the mind and body.
How to Book Saswatha Pujas
Devotees can book Saswatha Pujas by visiting the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam’s administrative office or through their official website if online booking is available. It is advisable to plan and book in advance, especially during peak pilgrimage seasons, to ensure participation in these sacred rituals.
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