S Venkatesh Murthy
Srivari Foundation constitutes a cluster of individuals with zeal and a dedication for the spiritual upliftment of oneself. Every member in the team is highly designated in their profession. Yet they are keen in making themselves free to serve the Suprimo. With no expectations they take the opportunity of involving and imbibing themselves in the activities of the Foundation.
They feel it a boon bestowed on them to be a part of such auspicious event. They are sincere and dedicated souls with the sole intention of spreading the divine nector of Bhakthi among the fellow human race. Their only purport is to serve Lord Srinivasa the omnipotent omnipresent and the omniscient God.
The perfect symphony among them has resulted in a perfect presentation. The sequential flow is meticulously patronized. The harmonious, aestheistical, pious aura with the galore of Bhakthi in the ambience is the outcome of the earnestness of these individuals. The very motive of the Foundation is to serve a befitting luxurious feast and a divine treat so all the sadbhaktha’s who participate in this fortuitous event.
The Duke of the foundation Sri Venkatesh Murthy is a person with a great vision. He acclaims distinctive accuracy in all his endeavours. He is blessed with the unique fact of driving a large mass towards a noble core. His in-culculation along with the magnanimity of his spirit has an intense strength of influencing the fellowmen. The activities of the Foundation are conceptually designed and its viability is reviewed at all stages. His optimism and exemplary personality is contagions. He is a devote devotee of Lord Srinivasa and has solemnly pledged to serve the mankind by bringing it close to the grace of the Supreme Saviour.
Srivari Fundation is a Non Profit Organization. The foundation trust is formed by the devotees of Lord Srinivasa to take Dharma Prachara on literary works rendered by Karnataka Haridasas on Lord Venkateshwara.The primary objective of the foundation is to spread the message of Karnataka Haridasa Sahithya to all the sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed and evoke 100% devotion among devotees.The group has so far performed 190 Kalyana Mahothsavams and 90% of these events were performed in the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at the rural areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra. For instance, the event was performed at a remote - historic centre at Belagooru, Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga District. The Kalyanam was witnessed by a gathering of over 20,000 people from nearby villages. The second instance was at Hosakote on the Bangalore – Chittoor Highway where devotees of Lord Srinivasa numbered over 15,000. The group is organizing Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam continuously for last seven years.
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana refers to the Holy marriage of Lord Srinivasa with Goddess Padmavathi. It is one of the most auspicious events described in Bhavishyothara and Adithya Puranas. Reciting, Performing or even participating in Srinivasa Kalyana is considered to be a boon in Kaliyuga. It is only the very fortunate souls who get an opportunity to be a part of it.
The epitomy of Srinivasa Kalyana can be read as follows:-
Sages were performing a yagna on the banks of river Ganga, Narada came and questioned the sages “whom do you think among the Gods is superior and to whom is the offerings of the yagna offered ?” confused sages decided, prayed and designated Brughu Maharshi to seek the answers for the question.
On this quest, Brughu was disappointed by Brahma and Shiva. Reaching Vaikunta the holy abode of Lord Vishnu, Brughu saw Srihari lying on his snakebed and Mahalakshmi doing his padaseva.
Becoming very furious on the outset, Brughu kicked the Vakshastala of Srihari. Srihari’s vakshastala is the dwelling place of Mahalakshmi. Inspite of this atrocity, Srihari honoured Brughu and pleaded for forgiveness. Pleased by Srihari’s noble gesture Brughu returned to Bhooloka and declared Sriman Narayana as the Supremo. He proclaimed that Srihari was supreme among the Trimurthis and said that Narayana was omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient.
Enraged by this incident, Mahalakshmi deserted Vaikunta and moved to Bhooloka. Solitary Narayana also came to Bhooloka. Thirumala temple is sanctum sanctorum Ananda Nilaya is that same place where Lord Narayana in the name of Srinivasa or Venkatesha stayed with the grace of Sri Bhuvaraha the Kshetra Murthy. Bakula Devi became his guardian.
While on a hunting ride, Srinivasa saw Padmavathi, the princess of Akasharaja and Dharani Devi. The divine beauty caught His sight. He fell in love with her at the first sight. The princess too had the same feel. Fever of love pounced Padmavathi. Agony struck the minds of her parents.
Srinivasa too was in the same state. He narrated His plight to Bakuladevi and pleaded and induced her to proceed to Akasharaja’s palace seeking the alliance not relying on anyone, Srinivasa disguise himself as the fortune teller Koravanji and visited the anthapura of Dharani Devi where Padmavathi was nursed.
Incognito Srinivasa told Dharani that Padmavathi had the fever of love and she would die if she is not given in marriage to the Lord Srinivasa. He also described that Narayana had descended as Srinivasa for the sake of Padmavathi. On hearing this the sovereign couple were very much relaxed. This recuperated the body and mind of Padmavathi. At the same time, Bakula Devi reached the palace. She was received gladly by the courtiers. With the consent of Bruhaspathi and Shukamuni, Akasharaja with all love and devoted feel gave the hand of padmavathi to Lord Srinivasa.
Srinivasa Kalyana is considered the most sacred act as it is for the well being of the entire universe. It is the bestow of Chathurvidha Purushartha i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha.
Srinivasa Kalyana portraited in any medium need to be adopted to one’s own soul with these basic knowledge and Sadrudha Bhakti. Lord Vishnu is Sarvothama. Lakshmi in her three forms, Sridevi, Bhoodevi & Durga Devi serves the Supremo in all forms. Lakshmi and Narayana are inseparable. It is only Loka vidanbanartha such circumstances are delineated in various puranas.
Bhudevi herselfis Padmavathi. It is also believed that Padmavathi is none other than Vedhavathi who was in the form of Seetha in the captivation of Ravana. Sri Ramachandra being ekapatni vratastha could not marry and grace vedavathi during Thretayuga. Hence he descented as Lord Srinivasa and married Padmavathi.
Lord Srinivasa also called as Venkateshwara is the yuga daiwa of Kaliyuga. His Kalyana is one of the pious act which purifier the sins of all sajjanas and motivates them towards the eternal path through nishkaama Bhakthi.
Various compositions of different Haridasas of Karnataka are selected and twined in a spectacular sequential order. The order narrates the ascending stages of the holy wedding of Lord Srinivasa with Padmavathi.
The meaning and the connotations of the lyrics composed to the apt tunes will plunder the minds of the viewers. Drenched in the Bhakthi Rasa the whole congregation experiences the divine mysticism and to carry devotion in swan chariot.
This is the replica of the ritual of Kalyanothsava held as an arjitha seva in Tirumala Temple. It is completely framed as per Vaikanasa Agama Tradition initiated by Vaikhanasa Maha Rishi. It is more of Vedic Verses and the customary rites.
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This is an unique presentation of the foundation. This is a daylong treat to the devotees.
In Tirumala Temple the adherence to the rituals followed strictly in accordance with the rites and customs. Commonly the day’s foremost ritual is Suprabatham. It is followed by Thomala Seva, Kolavu, Sahasranamarchana, Kalyanothsava, Naivedhya, Saathimurai, Trikala Pooja, Dolothsava, Sahasra Deepalankara, Brahmothsava, Naivedhya and finally, the day long ritual ends with Ekantha Seva. This entire procedure in the same hierarchy is presented in a nutshells in a capsule form on the stage. This elaborate programme consists of an interval facilitating the audience to rejuvenate themselves. Songs, vedic verses vadya vadana and parayana fills the streamline extensively.
This is the divine holy bath given to Lord Srinivasa along with this consorts Sridevi & Bhoodevi. This ritual is conducted at Swamy Pushkarani Theertha on the banks of Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy alaya every day at Tirumala. The pavitra jala is blended with special churna and the herbs. Uthsava Murthy is completely drenched with the Turmeric Paste and adored with the tulasimala. Prokshina of this theertham is considered to be very auspicious.
The ritual is presented on the same manner as is conducted at the temple at Tirumala Hills.
Sri S Venkatesh Murthy who is qualified in M.Com., and M.B.A., Sri Kautalam Appannachar Former Special Officer, Dasa Sahithya Project is his guru. While Sri K Appannachar was in TTD he has trained him to conduct Dasa Sahithya Programme / Kalyanothsava etc., Mr Murthy was worked with Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd as senior President. He has also completed CEO Satsang Programme from Jain University. He has performed 625 Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahothsavams in Dasa Sahithya Style so far, 47 Vaikasana Agama, 5 Udayastamana Seva and 23 Tirumanjana Sevas.
Smt Mala Venkatesh qualified in B.E., (Computer Science) from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore and working as Software Consultant
Sri Srikantha Achar Vaikasana Agama Pandith. He is qualified M.A., Vaikasana Agama in Veda from TTD Vidya Peetha, Tirupathi. He is well versed with Srinivasa Kalyanothsava of Lord.
Smt Deepika Pandurangi qualified in M.Com., from Mysore University and she has done M.A., in Bharathanatya from Gangubai Hangal Music University, Mysore. She is a singer and rendered all the songs in Kannada Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Programmes. She has given many programmes in Mysore Palace and TTD Sahastra Deepalankara Seva at Tirumala. She has brought 3 compact discs namely “Srinivasa Neene Paliso” “Vadiraja Vaibhava” and “Lakshmi Hrudaya”. Smt Deepika Pandurangi has written number of articles in many magazines. Apart from that, she is an Orator, TV Anchor.
Sri M R Gopi Krishna qualified in B.Sc., L.L.B., is a practicing advocate.
Sri Sudhindra Kasi M.B.A., qualified working as HR Manager with M/s Dell India Pvt Ltd.,
Sri Guruprasad qualified in B.E., (Computer Science) working as Delivery Manager at M/s Target Corporation.
Sri Srinivas Kashyap who is qualified in B.E., (Computer Science) working as software engineer
Sri Ha Ra Nagaraj is the President of Sri Haridasa Sangha and Pracharak, Dasa Sahithya Project, Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanams. He has formed more than 140 Bhajana Mandalis in Bangalore City. He has written and published number of books in Dasa Sahithya.
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