Balalaya Prathishta - Sri Lakshmi Venkatesh Temple

SLVT Hosdurg

Balalaya prathishta of sri Lakshmi venkatesha
sri mahamaya & Parivara devathas

“Even if it is just a petal or a tulsi leaf, Sri Lakshmi Venkatesha Deva should graciously accept whatever the devotees offer and bless them with prosperity and growth.”

This was the prayer offered by Shri Bhuvanendra Tirtha Swamiji 160 years ago, when the Garbhagriha of our temple, which was then thatched with hay, was consecrated with the deity of Shri Lakshmi Venkatesha. The prayer bore fruit, as the Lord graciously blessed all who sought refuge at His abode. Gradually, our community rose on the path of prosperity. The temple too saw consistent development and growth as a result.

In 1980, with the consecration of Shri Mahamaya by the amruthastha of Shri Sudheendra Tirtha Swamiji, the fame of the temple spread far and wide.

It is indeed the merit and fortune of this generation that we now witness the rare and virtuous undertaking of the temple’s complete jeernodhar. By the grace of Shri Lakshmi Venkatesha, Shri Mahamaya, and the guru parampara, the journey has evolved from a simple hay-thatched sanctum to a magnificent shilamaya temple. The person who envisioned and guided this transformation is none other than Shri Samyameendra Tirtha Swamiji! When the sanctum’s structure needed renovation, Swamiji directed that the temple should be rebuilt entirely in stone to endure for generations.

Details of the Sacred Ceremony for Temple Reconstruction

The auspicious and sacred rituals will commence on December 12, 2024 (Margashira Dwadashi, Krodhinaama Samvatsara).

The schedule of events is as follows:

December 12, Thursday – Shukla Paksha Dwadashi

8:00 AM: Sri Devata Prarthana, Adya Ganayaga Prarambha, Punyaha Vaachana
11:30 AM: Ganayaga Poornahooti

December 13, Friday – Shukla Paksha Thrayodashi

8:00 AM: Sri Devata Prarthana, Pavamana – Panchasukta Parayana (Laghu Vishnu)
5:00 PM: Sri Devata Prarthana, Balalaya Shuddhi, Rakshoghna – Vastu Havana

December 14, Saturday – Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi

7:00 AM: Sri Devata Prarthana
At Sri Lakshmi Venkatesh Sannidhi
Ksheera – Panchamrutha – 108 Tender Coconut Abhisheka – Udhvarchana – Sannidhya Havana, Laghu Vishnu – Shathakalasha Abhisheka, Kanakabhisheka, Ganga Abhisheka, Sannidhya Havana Poornahoothi, Mangala Nireekshana
At Shri Mahamaya Sannidhi
Ksheera – Panchamruta 108 Elaneer and Vishesh Pavamana Abhisheka
12:30 PM: Maha Pooja at the sanctum of both deities
6:00 PM: Samuhika Prarthana Pushpalankara Pooja, and Kanikke Samarpana to Sri Thirupathi Venkatachalapathi & Sri Lakshmi Venkatesh deva
8:00 PM: Mahamangalarati and Samaaradhana, Kalasankocha Prakriya Prarambha

December 15, Sunday – Pournami

7:00 AM: Sri Devata Prarthana, Procession of the deities (Shri Lakshmi Venkatesha, Shri Mahamaya and Parivara Devathas ) and in palanquins from the Vasantha Mandapam to the Balalaya amidst Vedic chants. Dwara Pooja, Muhurtha Observation
9:45 AM (Makara Lagna): Balalaya Pratishtha
Mahamangalarati, and Dvadasakalasha Samprokshana, Sannidhya Havana, Vrishayaga, Shikhara Kalasha Bhajanam, Devalaya Shithilikaranam and Karaseva.
8:00 PM: Bhajans and vishesh pooja at the Balalaya

Kindly Note

1. From December 12 to 15, all individuals who have undergone Upanayanam must observe strict physical, mental, and verbal purity. Avoid prohibited foods including Karkate during this period.

2. Those participating in the Karaseva must adhere to these guidelines and pre-register their names in advance.

3. On December 14 (evening), Kanika offerings must be made twice – to Tirupathi Venkatachalapathi and Shri Lakshmi Venkatesha. Only coins are to be used for this offering. Devotees can obtain coins from the temple office.

4. Devotees requiring transportation to Bellikkoth, Mavungal, Kottappara, Nellithara, Bekal, Nileshwar on the evening of December 14 must inform the temple office by December 12.