In Association with
Mohanji Foundation, Ammu Care Foundation,
Bharatheeya Dharma Prachara Sabha, Gayathri Gurukulam, Maunayogi Swami Harinarayanan, LMRK
(January 30, Friday) : Devi Puja and Sacred Dance
Maha Magha Maholsavam Prasadam
The blessings of the Maha Magha Maholsavam reach every home.
Sacred prasadam filled with the spiritual power of auspicious days, from the holy land where Rajarajeshwari resides at the Trimurti Sangam, blessed by all the deities.
- Rudraksha sanctified by a holy bath in the sacred River Nila
- Dried flowers used in worship
- Kumkumam
- Bhasmam
- Blessing note
- Image of the Trimurti
- Ganga water
- Yajnopavita (sacred thread) from the Brahma Temple
- A pen sanctified through worship
- Thirunavaya History Book (English)
For Dharma For Bharat
Kumbh Mela of the South
Thirunavaya Mahamagha Mahotsavam
At the premises of the Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple.
January 16 to February 3
According to legend, the first sacrificial rite (yajna) for the welfare of the world was performed by Parashurama on the banks of the Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya, in a place called Tapasunur, now known as Thavunur. All the gods are said to have attended this yajna, which was conducted under Brahma’s direction as per Parashurama’s instructions. The sacrificial month of Magha, when the seven sacred rivers converge in the Bharathapuzha (known as Dakshina Ganga), is considered especially auspicious.
Special Days
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Mauni Amāvāsi Jan 18
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Māgha Gupta Navarātri Begins Jan 19
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Dharma Dhvajā Arohaṇaṃ Jan 19
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Chariot Procession begins from Tirumūrti Mala Jan 19
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Ganapathi Homa, Bhagavathi Seva Jan 20
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Ganesh Jayanti Jan 22
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Vasantha Panchami (emphasis on Saraswati) Jan 23
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Ratha Saptami (importance for Navagrahas) Jan 25
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Bhishmashtami (Vaishnava significance) Jan 26
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Mahananda Navami Jan 27
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Gupta Vijaya Dashami Jan 28
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Jaya Ekadashi Jan 29
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Magha Purnima, Thaipooyam Feb 01
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Magha Chaturdashi, Desh Deva Poojas Feb 02
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Magha Pratipad, Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara Pooja Feb 02
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Makham Nakshatra, Yathi Pooja Feb 03
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Maghamakham Amritasnanam Feb 03
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Mauni Amāvāsi Jan 18
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Māgha Gupta Navarātri Begins Jan 19
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Dharma Dhvajā Arohaṇaṃ Jan 19
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Chariot Procession begins from Tirumūrti Mala Jan 19
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Navakoti Ashtakshara Mantra Japa Jan 19
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Ganapathi Homam, Bhagavathi Seva Jan 19, 20
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Navakoti Ashtakshara Mantra Japa Jan 20, 21
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Gaṇeśa Jayantī Jan 22
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Vasantapañchamī (Sarasvatī significance) Jan 23
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Makashashti (Makara Shashti) Jan 24
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Ratha Saptamī (Significance for Navagrahas) Jan 25
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Bhīṣhma Aṣhṭamī (Vaiṣṇava significance) Jan 26
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Mahānanda Navamī Jan 27
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Gupta Vijayadhasami Jan 28
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Jaya Ekādaśī Jan 29
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Magha Dwadashi Jan 30
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Magha Trayodashi Jan 31
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Māgha Paurṇamī, Thaippūyam Feb 01
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Magha Chaturdashi – Desa Deva Poojas Feb 02
Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara Pooja; Thali Thevar; Thrippangottappan
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Magha Pratipada Feb 02
Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara Pooja; Thali Thevar; Thrippangott Thevar Pooja
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Makham Nakshatra Yathi Pooja Feb 03
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Magha Makam Amrita Snanam Feb 03
Offering
Sacred Food Offering
Pooja Archana
Sacred Offering for Yajna
Guru Dakshina
All special poojas and offerings can be booked via WhatsApp.
Association with
For the devotees and volunteers arriving at the festival, Ammu Care Foundation is running an annashala (free food service) in the Mahamagha Mahotsavam city.
The chariot procession that sets out from the place of origin of the Bharathapuzha to the Mahamagha Mahotsavam at Thirunavaya, carrying the consecrated Srichakra, is led by Yatheesanandanathan (Dr. Srinath Karayat), Acharya of the Bharatiya Dharma Prachara Sabha.
January 19
Chariot Procession begins from Tirumūrti Mala
The Vedic chanting and Vedic rituals, including the Gayatri Yajna, conducted for the holy bath during the Magha Mahotsavam are being organized under the auspices of the Gayatri Gurukulam.
One of the most significant features of the Maha Magha Mahotsavam is the ritual framework in which Acharyas from all traditions of Kerala jointly share the role of spiritual leadership. Free from distinctions of sect, community, or gender, Acharyas from across Kerala—from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod—come together to lead this Maha Magha Yajna.
The Yajamana (chief patron) of this Maha Magha Yajna is Mauna Yogi Swami Harinarayanan, the Acharya of the Guruvayur Shirdi Sai Mandiram.
Mahamagham
The rare planetary alignment in which the Sun is positioned in the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) and Guru, or Brihaspati (Jupiter), enters the zodiac sign of Kumbha (Aquarius) occurs during the month of Māgha.
Māgha is a month that is especially dear to deities such as the Sun, Shiva, Vishnu, and the Ganga.
Navakodi Narayana Japarchana
The Navakoti Narayana Nama Japa conducted for the welfare of the world is led by Bhagavata Yogam, the collective forum of Bhagavata Acharyas of Kerala.
Nila Aarti
From January 19 to February 3, the Nila Aarti is performed every day starting at 6:00 p.m. There is a reason why the Nila is revered and worshipped as a deity.
Dīpa Prayāṇam and Arayāl Pratiṣṭhā
By invoking the temple deities of one’s own region into a lamp, they can be brought to the sacred confluence ground at Tirunavaya, where the divine gathering (Deva Saṅgama) takes place.
From Tirunavaya, one may take back banyan (arayāl) saplings to be planted and protected in one’s homeland, to serve as seats for the deities who have been empowered upon reaching this sacred land.
The sacred water required for this arayāl pedestal consecration may also be carried along from the holy Nila (Bhāratappuzha).
Special Pujas
Through these special rituals,
we are going to transform,
and Kerala is also going to transform.
Through the rare and traditional rituals performed under the sacred guidance of eminent acharyas of India, we can welcome complete prosperity into our families.
Mahā Māgha Yajña – Procedure
Guidance and Coordination: Swāmi Abhinava Bālānanda Bhairava
January 16, Friday
Veera Sādhana Kriya
Pitru Yānam
From 6:00 AM onwards
Thrayodashi Tithi, Pradosham, Moola Nakshatra
Acharyan – Ayinipulli Vaishakh