WHAT IS BRAHMOTHSAVAM?
Brahmotsavam means "Grand celebration" or a "celebration performed by Brahma". We will shortly see how both the meanings are appropriate for this event. Lord Indra once killed a Brahma-raakshasa (a Brahmin with demonic characters). In doing so, he incurred a great sin of killing a Brahmana- "Brahma hatya dosham(BHD)". To relieve Indra of this burden, Lord Brahma conducted a ceremony. In this ceremony, officiated by Brahma himself, Indra held Sriman Narayana ( Lord Vishnu) on his head during the special ritual bath "Avabritha Snaanam". This verily was the first Brahmotsavam.
Because of the immense cleansing power of Brahmotsavam, this utsavam is periodically performed in Temples to wash away all wrong doings that may have been incurred.
It is said that the Lord Brahma himself rendered the first Brahmotsavam seva
(service) to Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu) of the Thirumalai shrine. Indeed, it is a
common belief that every Brahmotsavam is witnessed by Lord Brahma. In recognition
of this, a well decorated empty chariot is pulled in front of the chariot carrying the
deities at the processions held during the Brahmotsavam Brahma is believed to be
seated in that chariot overseeing the celebration. Thus, Brahmotsavam is also
referred to as "Brahmapratyakshotsavam" (celebration conducted right in front of
Brahma). References to Brahmotsavam can be found in Varaaha Puraanam (ch.18) and
Bhavishyotthara Puraanam (ch. 24).
Source: http://www.indiantemples.com/bhram.html
BRAHMOTHSAVAMS IS NOT A NEW CONCEPT, TO KNOW ABOUT TIRUMALA BRAHMOTHSAVAM CLICK THE BELOW LINK IT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL TEMPLES, CHIDAMBARAM GOVINDARAJA PERUMAL BRAHMOTHSAVAM WAS BLOCKED IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmotsavam
We are not claiming that Chidambaram temple is fully Vaishnative or saivite.
We respect the Dikshidars of the temple are from families which the lord himself chose hundreds of years ago to perform daily rituals and poojas. A male progeny is specifically obtained and dedicated to Lord Nataraja. It is their duty to protect the temple and all the rituals conducted at Lord Nataraja temple. Their service to Lord Nataraja temple traces back to BC. We always have great respect towards them and Lord Nataraja.
Honourable Dikshidars have unquestionable rights in Lord Nataraja temple.
But the Lord Govindaraja temple comes under Tamil nadu Government control. To conduct Brahmothsavam Government should order, so its the duty of Tamil nadu Goverment to order so we humble devotees are asking the Government. All Gods in that temple have uthsavams except Lord Govindaraja Perumal, TN Govt should order for that its our humble request. Its one among 108 divyadesams so Brahmothsavam is important.
Because of the immense cleansing power of Brahmotsavam, this utsavam is periodically performed in Temples to wash away all wrong doings that may have been incurred.
It is said that the Lord Brahma himself rendered the first Brahmotsavam seva
(service) to Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu) of the Thirumalai shrine. Indeed, it is a
common belief that every Brahmotsavam is witnessed by Lord Brahma. In recognition
of this, a well decorated empty chariot is pulled in front of the chariot carrying the
deities at the processions held during the Brahmotsavam Brahma is believed to be
seated in that chariot overseeing the celebration. Thus, Brahmotsavam is also
referred to as "Brahmapratyakshotsavam" (celebration conducted right in front of
Brahma). References to Brahmotsavam can be found in Varaaha Puraanam (ch.18) and
Bhavishyotthara Puraanam (ch. 24).
Source: http://www.indiantemples.com/bhram.html
BRAHMOTHSAVAMS IS NOT A NEW CONCEPT, TO KNOW ABOUT TIRUMALA BRAHMOTHSAVAM CLICK THE BELOW LINK IT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL TEMPLES, CHIDAMBARAM GOVINDARAJA PERUMAL BRAHMOTHSAVAM WAS BLOCKED IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmotsav
We are not claiming that Chidambaram temple is fully Vaishnative or saivite.
We respect the Dikshidars of the temple are from families which the lord himself chose hundreds of years ago to perform daily rituals and poojas. A male progeny is specifically obtained and dedicated to Lord Nataraja. It is their duty to protect the temple and all the rituals conducted at Lord Nataraja temple. Their service to Lord Nataraja temple traces back to BC. We always have great respect towards them and Lord Nataraja.
Honourable Dikshidars have unquestionable rights in Lord Nataraja temple.
But the Lord Govindaraja temple comes under Tamil nadu Government control. To conduct Brahmothsavam Government should order, so its the duty of Tamil nadu Goverment to order so we humble devotees are asking the Government. All Gods in that temple have uthsavams except Lord Govindaraja Perumal, TN Govt should order for that its our humble request. Its one among 108 divyadesams so Brahmothsavam is important.
The Brahmotsavam celebration provides a unique opportunity for all devotees to participate in the festivities and utsavas and experience the “Vaikuntha Anubhava” (heavenly enjoyment and feeling) and receive the blessings of Perumal.
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