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In the Lifco edition of Nityanushtanakramam, in the section about Sandhyavandanam, it is mentioned that after reciting the achanamana mantra which starts with “achyutAya”, one must partake tirtham twice and recite the twelve anga Vandana mantras which starts with “keshavAya”, once; But in the Sandhyavandanam PDF version that is released by Sri Sundarkidambi with the blessings of Shrimad Andavan, available at www.prapatti.com, it is mentioned that both the achamana mantras and the anga Vandana mantras must be recited twice; which of the two must we follow.

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During achamanam, three mantras must be recited and tirtham must be partaken thrice.

In the Lifco edition of Nityanushtanakramam, in the section about Sandhyavandanam, it is mentioned that after reciting the achanamana mantra which starts with “achyutAya”, one must partake tirtham twice and recite the twelve anga Vandana mantras which starts with “keshavAya”, once; But in the Sandhyavandanam PDF version that is released by Sri Sundarkidambi with the blessings of Shrimad Andavan, available at www.prapatti.com, it is mentioned that both the achamana mantras and the anga Vandana mantras must be recited twice; which of the two must we follow. Read More »

My 9-year-old daughter is studying in a school run by Smarthas. During the Chaturmasya sankalpa period, they take all the children studying there to pay obeisance to their Samrtha Acarya. Adiyen’s daughter has performed bharanyasam at the feet of Shrimad Azhagiyasingar. The reason my child is studying there is they teach Sanskrit apart from the regional language and also they impart traditional values Sanatana dharma, unlike the western-based education providers. As my daughter had performed bharanyasam, is there a need for her to pay obeisances to their Acarya?

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Scripturally it is not allowed, as she is a small child she would not understand if you tell her not to pay respects and also she would not be able to clarify if others question her. Keeping her age in mind, it is not wrong now but as she matures, you can make her understand.

My 9-year-old daughter is studying in a school run by Smarthas. During the Chaturmasya sankalpa period, they take all the children studying there to pay obeisance to their Samrtha Acarya. Adiyen’s daughter has performed bharanyasam at the feet of Shrimad Azhagiyasingar. The reason my child is studying there is they teach Sanskrit apart from the regional language and also they impart traditional values Sanatana dharma, unlike the western-based education providers. As my daughter had performed bharanyasam, is there a need for her to pay obeisances to their Acarya? Read More »

Why should we not do ‘abhivadanam’ to Perumal and Acarya?

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As we all belong to Perumal and Perumal is omniscient, it seems we need not mention our gothram, name, etc. but we have to do abhivadanam when we prostrate a grihastashrama Acarya. When we prostrate a sanyasi it is not a practice to do abhivadanam because they have detached themselves from everything and they are

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Gaya Shraddha – How important it is to Srivaishnava-s? At places like Badrinath, should it be performed like Gaya Shraddha or is it performed only at Gaya? Should it be done elsewhere for pitrus? Are Vaishnava women allowed to do pinda-pradhanam at Gaya or is it allowed only for men?

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A Srivaishnava must do Gaya Shraddha, hence they perform it at Gaya only. Have heard that some do it at Badri during a pilgrimage to that kshetra. Have not come across women doing pinda-pradhanam.

Gaya Shraddha – How important it is to Srivaishnava-s? At places like Badrinath, should it be performed like Gaya Shraddha or is it performed only at Gaya? Should it be done elsewhere for pitrus? Are Vaishnava women allowed to do pinda-pradhanam at Gaya or is it allowed only for men? Read More »

Seeking clarification on the Tiruvaradhanam kramam (method/order) on days of masa pravesha and Amavasyai tharpanam-s. Is it – morning Sandhyavandanam, Tiruvaradhanam, madhyahnikam followed by tharpanam, or is it morning Sandhyavandanam, Tiruvaradhanam, tharpanam and madhyahnikam? (How early can madhyahnikam be performed?)

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Generally, Amavasyai tharpanam, etc. are to be performed after madhyahnika kalam at kutapa kalam (when the sun is hot) or aparAhna kalam (afternoon). Hence, Amavasyai tharpanam is done after morning Sandhyavandanam, madhyahnikam, and Tiruvaradhanam. Sometimes, when it is not possible to wait until such a period, the office goers do this early in the order

Seeking clarification on the Tiruvaradhanam kramam (method/order) on days of masa pravesha and Amavasyai tharpanam-s. Is it – morning Sandhyavandanam, Tiruvaradhanam, madhyahnikam followed by tharpanam, or is it morning Sandhyavandanam, Tiruvaradhanam, tharpanam and madhyahnikam? (How early can madhyahnikam be performed?) Read More »

During Tiruvaradhanam, how to ring the Ghantai (Bell) and at what times (The respective Asanam-s, Nivedanam, etc.)? During the harathi, must the bell be rung once or continuously?

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The Ghantai must be rung when Perumal Tirukkappu is removed, beginning of aradhanam, when invoking (Avahanam) Bhagavan, during ritual bathing (Snanam), while offering dhupam, deepam, arghya pradhanam, karpoora neerajana, naivedyam, and at the end of Tiruvaradhanam.

During Tiruvaradhanam, how to ring the Ghantai (Bell) and at what times (The respective Asanam-s, Nivedanam, etc.)? During the harathi, must the bell be rung once or continuously? Read More »

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