Pooja

With the blessings of our Parama Pujya Jagadgurus, and at the behest of numerous requests from our donors, we have 4 different schemes to support our Veda Vidyarthis – Samaradhanai, Go Pooja, Vedaparayanam and Sponsor a Vidyarti.

PLEASE NOTE: AS WE HAVE HOLIDAYS FROM OCTOBER 30 to DECEMBER 21, 2020, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER SAMARADANAI / GO POOJA / VEDAPARAYANAM IN THIS PERIOD

What occasions can you offer the Samaradhanai or Go Pooja or Vedaparayanam scheme?

1. Shraddham of pitrs/ancestors
2. Birthdays of our children (janma nakshatrams)
3. Days of important samskarams like Ayush homam, namakaranam, Upanayanam, vivAham, shashtyabdhapoorthi (60th birthday), bhima ratha shanti (70th birthday), shathabhishekam (80th birthday), etc.
4. Specific Dwadashi pAranai occasions
5. Any other special occasions you observe in your family

Some key points to note

1. We will make note of the desired thithi/nakshatram and have a dedicated panchangam expert to remind you on an annual basis (as applicable).
2. For Samaradhana Scheme – The food is prepared by a dedicated brahmin cook in strict adherance to the rules of the Sringeri mutt and following all rules of madi/acharam. No outside food will be offered.
3. For Samaradhana Scheme – Your contribution will go towards supporting the cook, cooking assistant and groceries.
4. For Go Pooja – The pooja will be lead by our Acharya and will be assisted by some of our vidyarthis
5.  For Goshala – Your contribution will go towards supporting the goshala, Acharya sambhavana and a part of the amount will also be put into a small savings account under the name of the vidyarthis assisting the pooja. This saving account will be accesible to the vidyarthis upon graduation.
6. For Vedaparayanam – It will be conducted by our acharyas and our vidyarthis
7. For Vedaparayanam – Your contribution will go towards supporting the patashala, Acharya sambhavana and a part of the amount will also be put into a small savings account under the name all the vidyarthis. This saving account will be accesible to the vidyarthis upon graduation
8. The patashala is a 100 percent Charitable trust and is entirely run out of donations. Hence part of your contribution will be also be used towards the education and needs of the vidyarthis.
9. Monthly prasadams will be sent to your India address.
10. Regular patashala related updates and information on classes for the public through our SBT social whatsapp group.

For individual descriptions of the schemes, please read below:

Samaradhanai Scheme

This is to facilitate astikas like us to offer Brahmana Bhojanam for our Veda Vidyarthis on special occasions like shraddham, janma nakshatra of beloved ones, days of samskarams (abdapoorthi, upanayanam, vivaham), etc.

1.What is this scheme?

Under this scheme, interested astikas can sponsor lunch (Samaradhanai bhojanam) for our Vidyarthis in honor of a family member – parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.

2.Why this scheme?

Bramhana bhojanam is highly adorned and emphasized by our scriptures repeatedly. In one of the many such quotations of the Srimad Bhagavata Puranam, Bhagavan says:

“nAham tathAdmi yajamAnahavirvitAne shchyotadghritaplutamadan hutabhunkmukhena. yadbrAmhanasya mukhatashcharatOnughAsam tuSHtasya mayyavahitairnijakarmapAkaiH“

Meaning: I do not enjoy the oblations offered by the sacrificers in the sacrificial fire, which is one of My own mouths, with the same relish as I do the delicacies overflowing with ghee which are offered to the mouths of the brahmanas who have dedicated to Me the results of their activities and who are ever satisfied with My prasAda.

In the modern day and age, it is understandable that many of us despite sincere intentions are unable to provide for Bramhana bhojanam at our houses during important events like shrAddham, mahAlaya paksham, janma nakshatras (birthdays), vivAha dinam (wedding days), etc. We are trying to meet this unmet need.

Our vidyarthis who chant Vedam all day have dedicated their lives to the cause of the Vedas and hence feeding them would give us immense satisfaction in addition to performing the vedokta/shastrokta karma.

3.How do I know that the samaradhanai has been offered ?

We are an independent branch recognized by the Sringeri Sharadha Peetam and so we maintain a high level of accountability for any donation. On the day when the Samaradhanai is being offered to the Vidyarthis, we will send a notification via email/whatsapp. We will place a black board with the name of the desired person on whose behalf the Samaradhanai is being offered. We will send you a photograph of the same via Whatsapp.

Go Pooja Scheme

1. What is this scheme?

This is to facilitate astikas like us to perform Go Pooja on special occasions like janma nakshatra of beloved ones, days of samskarams (abdapoorthi, upanayanam, vivaham), etc.

Under this scheme, interested astikas can sponsor go pooja for our Vidyarthis in honor of a family member – parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.

2. Why this scheme?

Gomatha is revered in Vedas, which mention that all devatas reside in her body. Offering worship to Gomatha is considered to be very auspicious and bestows punya.

3. How do I know that the Go Pooja has been offered ?

On the day when the go pooja is being offered we will send an audio clip of the sankalpa done in the name of the sponsor and a photo of the pooja through whatsapp.

Veda Parayanam

1. What is this scheme?

This is to facilitate astikas like us to perform Veda Parayanam on special occasions like janma nakshatra of beloved ones, days of samskarams (abdapoorthi, upanayanam, vivaham), etc.

Under this scheme, interested astikas can sponsor Veda Parayanam for our Vidyarthis in honor of a family member – parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.

2. Why this scheme?

Vedas are considered to be the very breath of parabrahmam. Performing Vedaparayanam and supporting these causes will give lokakshema, benefit to the entire world, Shanti, universal peace and Subhiksha, universal prosperity.

3. How do I know that the vedaparayanam has been offered ?

On the day when the go pooja is being offered we will send an audio clip of the sankalpa done in the name of the sponsor and a short audio recording of the recitation through whatsapp.