SRI CHANDRAMOULEESWARAYA NAMAHA

THEERTH YATRA - DEVDARSHAN

'By visiting holy places and knowing the myth, divinity and effect of the place, not only self purification and welfare is attained but also devotion at the lotus feet of the lord is felt easily.'
--H.H. Jagatguru Sankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji, while camping at Kumbh Nagar, Prayag-2001

2500+ years ago Sri Adi Sankara Bhagwatpada at an early age of only 32 years traveled all over the country, removed the state of confusion and chaos prevailing in the nation at that time, with the establishment of Advaita Philosophy and Vedic Sanatana Dharma. The entire nation was integrated in one and the religious and cultural unity established by him is still prevailing and shall prevail for all times to come. To understand the integrated Indian civilization, culture, Sanatana Dharma and philosophy in detail, the Darshan of holy places and to recognize the noble acts of our ancestors is the utmost prime and important responsibility of us, else the knowledge of life and Karma shall remain incomplete. Religious holy cities have an important role to understand the depth of Sanatana Dharma. In order to maintain the unity and national integration Sri Adi Sankara Bhagwatapada made strenuous efforts to reimbibe these holy cities and inspired all Indians to undertake pilgrimage to these holy cities. Despite vivid language and culture the Sanatana Dharma revived by Sri Adi Sankara is a source of inspiration for a man to rise above individual vested interest and realize his duties for other and upliftment of mankind, through which self purification, divinity and salvation can be attained.

Varanasi whose spiritual name is 'Kashi' is the abode of Lord Siva - Kashi Vishwanath along with Goddess Annapurna and Vishalakshi. The residents of Kashi are always blessed by this TRINITY. The uttarvahini Ganga flowing across the city sacraments all and one there. Amongst the Sapta mokshapuris Kashi is one which imparts moksha to all beings. It is said that Lord Viswanath himself preaches the Tarak Mantra and imparts Moksha/salvation to all beings who attain death in the vicinity of KASHI. Kashi has an important place in the Sanatana Dharma. The followers of Sanatana Dharma visit Kashi at least once in their lifetime and remember their ancestors there and get themselves blessed. With the benign blessings of the Peethadhipati of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti - Moolamnaya Peetham established by Sri Adi Sankara, Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji and with the inspirations of the successors designate of Peetham Sri Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji - Vridhashram Charitable Trust, Varanasi has taken a VOW (Sankalp) to construct a 'Yathri Niwas' with all comforts required for pilgrims, so that those coming from far off places and especially from Southern India may stay at least for nine days at KASHI, take holy dip in the Ganga, remember their ancestors and have the Darshan of the Trinity - Lord Viswanath, Annapurna & Vishalakshi.

On the auspicious occasion of the Shatabdi Celebrations of H.H. Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamiji and 72nd Jayanthi of H.H. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji, Sri Math has started construction of building comprising 25 rooms in the Math premises and it is proposed that from the forth coming Makar Sankaranti day 14 Jan 07 a building comprising about 100 rooms would be constructed at Sri Brahmendra Math, which is the property of Sri Math and is situated on the Banks of Ganga at Shivala Ghat. These two projects on completion shall fulfill the object of rendering service and facilities to the pilgrims and devotees coming over to Kashi.

All the ascetic and advent devotees are requested to enroll in the following scheme and seek the blessings of the Trinity - Lord Vishwanath, Annapurna & Vishalakshi.

Donor contributing Rs. 5,100/- for this noble cause shall be treated as a member of Theertha Yatra Dev Darshan Scheme alongwith his/her family members. Members of this scheme along with their family/friend can stay here for 9 days once in a year during their visit to Kashi and have the holy dip and devdarshan. The period of membership will be 12 years from the date of deposit.

Please make Bank Drafts/Cheques of any nationalized Bank payable to Sri Kanchi Sankaracharya Mutt - Branch Varanasi and mail to the address given below, along with the following donor form :-

If you are in USA and would like to enroll in this scheme, please make a check payable to Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation (KKSF) for $130.00 and mail it to
Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation- NJ chapter,
C/O K. Guruvayurappan,
502 Justin Way,
Neshanic Station, NJ-08853
along with the following donor form. Please mention " Theerth Yatra-Dev Dharshan" in the check. To view/print only the donor form in a separate page, please click here. If you have any questions please send an email.

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