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    Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    The Atiratra Agnicayana or Athirathram is a 3000 year old Vedic ritual and is the longest and oldest surviving ritual of mankind: 2011, April 4-15.


    Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Panjal


    The Yajurveda and Samaveda practices that precede the Athirathram have begun at the Panjal Thottathil Mana and Kavupra Maarath Mana.

    Preparations for the Panjal Athirathram 2011 began after obtaining consent from Shukapuram temple, as called for by tradition.

    In 1975 Athirathram, a 12 day ritual was performed at Panjal(the same location), Kerala by Namboothiri Bramhins according to Samaveda tradition.

    After a gap of 35 years, Athirathram will be held at the sleepy hamlet of Panjal in Thrissur district of Kerala, in April 2011.

    The choice of Panjal as the venue for Athirathram 2011 is also in line with geographic and vaastu principles.

    The yagnashala (where the ceremonies will be performed) is uniquely positioned to imbibe the energy of the sun, which has made Panjal the venue for almost all key yagnas held in Kerala in the past.

    The rituals will begin every day with the vedic chantings and homas. On the last four days, the rituals would be held throughout the day and night without any break.

    The expenses are estimated to touch Rupees 10 million and the organisers are expecting at elast 15,000 people to witness the rituals daily.
    People of all religious belief can participate in the Athirathram .

    The organisers are also planning to approach the scientific community to study the various effects of the ritual on the atmosphere and the surroundings.

    1975 Athirathram performance was instigated by the Indologist Dr. Frits Staal of the University of California and by Mr. Robert Gardner, with support from several international agencies.


    Athiratram 2011 Official site


    Athiratram 1975

    Ritual Enclosure

    Panjal – Trissur, Kerala

    Athiratram 2011-spread the word

    Namboothiri Brahmins of Kerala


    Please treat this as a personal invitation to visit god’s own country this summer, and be a part of the overwhelming, most solemn ritual Athiratram.

    Let’s gather under the resonant sounds, hear the verses sing and mediate......Love






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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    Athirathram 1975



    "Miraculous events ended on April 24th 1975 "

    Heavy rain after Yagam
    Trichur, April 25
    The 12-day "Athirathra yagna" ended at Panjal, 30 Kms from here, on Thursday with the completion of all the rites and burning of the yagnasala. (sheds).

    An hour later, a heavy downpour fell over the area which the sponsors claimed was true to tradition and marked the "success" of the yagna. Those present at the concluding rites claimed that a "garuda"(eagle) flew over the yagnasala as it was set on fire, in confirmation of another traditional belief.
    Trichur town too had a heavy shower last evening.

    --The Hindu : India’s leading National Daily





    Ygashala





    Agni Madhanam




    Yajman




    Bricks- Bird shaped





    Soma cart






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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    I am very happy to see that these ancient rituals are kept alive.

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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)


    Pictures of Athirathram 1975 continued..



    Altar of Fire





    Offering





    Ploughing





    Domestic and New Altar





    Enclosure set on Fire


    An hour later, a heavy downpour fell over the area which the sponsors claimed was true to tradition and marked the "success" of the yagna. Those present at the concluding rites claimed that a "garuda"(eagle) flew over the yagnasala as it was set on fire, in confirmation of another traditional belief.
    Trichur town too had a heavy shower last evening. The Hindu, April 24th 1975


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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    excellent...thanks for sharing the information.
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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    I shall try to update this with more pictures and news as available. Thanks to all. Love

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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)



    Clay vessels are being prepared for the Athirathram 2011


    The preparation for Athiratram takes about six months, and involves making a large number of mud vessels and wooden items. Athirathram is performed by one person, while 40 others assist him.

    Panjal Athirathram 2011 will be led by Puthillathu Ramanujan Somayajippadu as 'Yajamanan' and Dhanyapathanadi as 'Yajamanapathni' and marked by the participation of hundreds of vedic scholars from all around the country.

    Interestingly this ritual will be performed after 35 years and involves the chanting of selected mantras from three vedas -- Rig veda, Yagur veda and Sama veda, the last three days of the rituals will go on non-stop for 72-hours, with each priest getting a break of barely 30 minutes.

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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    Namaste,

    Can you please give us more details about how this ritual is performed, what is it's purpose and maybe what does it symbolise?

    Thank you
    Sarvam khalvidam Brahman

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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

    Nevermind, sorry for asking, I should have searched more first. I found some nice videos on Youtube about it. Fascinating!
    Sarvam khalvidam Brahman

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    Re: Athiratram: 3000 year old Vedic ritual again (2011, April 4-15, Panjal, Kerala)

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    There was article in the May25, 1975 edition of the Illustrated weekly of India about Athiratram titled 'Kerala Yajna with foreign participation', please read it.





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