[GHHF] Setting up Stall to provide Basic Needs – Buttermilk, Panakam, Vada Pappu and information - to Lakhs of people who come to witness Sri Rama Pattabhishekam in Bhadrachalam, AP.

28 Feb 2023 970 Views

William Cooke Taylor
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Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Murali at 93979 24433
To all members of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF), as you all are well aware of our activities like Ghar Waapasi, Bala Samskar centers, Gramadevthas, dharma pracharam, safeguarding temples, prevent the encroachment of temple lands, stopping illegal missionary activities etc. In addition, GHHF is planning to organize a campaigning program at Bhadrachalam on the occasion of Srirama Navami and Srirama Pattabhishekam on March30 and 31st.
    Lakhs of pilgrims are expected during these days, so GHHF is planning to offer buttermilk, paanakam (sweet water), vada-pappu, pamphlets about our activities and how a Hindu must respond to save our dharma and others. Our volunteers are going to explain public about our efforts and how people can involve with GHHF to further expand our activities.
    GHHF is welcoming those who are planning to involve, volunteer, contribute or suggest other activities. We are providing accommodation too for limited members. 
Contact information
To find out how to volunteer and / or contribute, please contact our Bhadrachalam coordinator:  Murali (Bhadrachalam Coordinator) @ 93979 24433.
Importance of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Devotees throng Bhadrachalam to witness Sri Rama Pattabhishekam to witness tow unique things:
1)    Mutyala Talambralu (Yellow rice mixed with pearls) are used in the celebration of Sri Rama Kalyanam. 
The practice was started by Tanishah of the Qutb Shahi kingdom in the 17th Century. After two persons who identified themselves as Ramoji and Laxmoji repaid the debt of Kancherla Gopanna, popularly known as Ramadas, Tanishah became an admirer of Lord Rama. Ever since that day, he earmarked the income from the Palawoncha Paragana, which came to about Rs. 20,000, a huge amount those days, for the maintenance of the temple. This was continued throughout the Qutb Shahi reign. Both items were sent to Bhadrachalam as a tradition on the Sri Rama Navami day through a special emissary.
Of late, the tradition became a popular practice with well-to-do devotees taking it up at smaller shrines. But a Minister offering them at the same muhurtam in a smaller shrine has given it special significance.
2)    Goti Talambralu (peeling paddy using fingers). The tradition of offering akshithalu to Lord Sitaramachandra Swamy and Goddess Sita in Bhadrachalam during their celestial wedding is spreading fast.
Offering of Goti Talambralu commenced at the temple 18 years ago when about 100 devotees belonging to Srirama Adhyathmika Samstha, Jangareddygudem, first offered 36 kg of these Talambralu. The quantity of Goti Talambralu may cross 600 kg this year.
Krishna Chaitanya Sangham of Korukonda in East Godavari district became famous for offering Goti Talambralu. Members of the Korukonda team submit paddy seeds first to the footsteps of Lord Rama. They then take bath and peel seeds with their hands. These are then offered to Lord Rama and his consort Sita with great devotion.
Bhadradri temple Vedic pundit Lingala Ramakrishna Avadhani noticed the immense devotion of these devotees in 2011. He took this to the notice of then temple executive officer Chandrasekhara Azad. From then onwards, officials have been providing accommodation and serving food to such devotees.
The concept of Goti Talambralu has now been adopted by devotees in Bhuapalapalli, Manuguru, Pinapaka, Paloncha, Hyderabad and other places.
Ramakrishna Avadhani said, “A lone ardent woman devotee from Hyderabad has offered 60 kg of Goti Talambralu for the divine wedding. She took 45 days to peel such a huge quantity of paddy seeds,” he pointed out.
It is believed problems of devotees are solved when they offer Goti Talambralu and participate in the yagnam at the Bhadrachalam temple.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We appreciate it if you can help in hiring more people who can go to these villages to do Ghar Waapasi. We have employed twenty people so far. More people we hire, more villages can be covered to welcome them back and also create Chaitanya (Awareness) among the students and villagers.
1) Donate any amount to help the Dharma Pracharaks to work at the ground level.
2) Sponsor one Pracharak: In order to expand our base and hire one Pracharak, it would cost approximately $3000.00 - $3500.00 per year. We have five anonymous donors who sponsored 9 Pracharaks
DONATIONS
PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the General Donation category.
By Check: Or you can send a check payable to: GHHF, It is tax-deductible.
By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com
By Rupees, please contact us by either phone or email.
For more information, send an email to:  Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com.

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