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All Bhikshavandanam contributions should be forwarded to Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Trust at 1, Sankar Nagar, Rajakilpakkam, Tambaram (East), Chennai 600073.Chq/DD should be drawn in favour of

Veda Sastra Pandit Raksha Sabha. Bank transfers can be effected as under :

Name : Veda Sastra Pandit Raksha Sabha
Bank & Branch: Indian Bank, King Circle Branch, Mumbai – 400022
Type of Account : Savings Bank
A/c No.: 402643616
IFSC Code : IDIB000K038

The entire Bhikshavandanam contributions would be transferred to Sri Kanchi Mutt to subserve the preservation, promotion and perpetuation of the vedic traditions of our blessed land. The Bhikshavandanam contribution is a Sarva Seva Kannikai and includes Bhikshavandanam, Pada Pooja and other Sevas of the day.

SRI KAMAKSHI KANAKA DHARANA MAHIMA
(Adorning Gold)
Jaganmatha Sri Kamakshi Devi, the aradhya devatha of the Shankaracharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, is the embodiment of Tri Shaktis, Sri Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi and she blesses all through her eyes. “கண்ணாலே அருள் தரும் நாயகி”. Among various descriptions of Amba, some most important ones are “hiranya varnam harini”, “taam agnivarnam” i.e. Amba is as resplendent as gold and shines like fire which in turn is golden in colour. Among various blessings that we receive from Amba, she is praised as “Vasu dha” bestower of gold i.e. prosperity. Hence Gold is strongly linked to Jaganmatha who embodies wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Images of Amba often depict her showering gold coins, symbolising her ability to bestow abundance and success. Gold is seen as a symbol of purity and light, reflecting the sun’s radiant energy and representing the divine glow and It is believed to purify the body and mind. Golden colour itself is associated with Amba’s illumination. Sri Lalitha Sahasranama the most important 1000 unique names of Amba which describe almost all aspects of Jaganmatha with no names repeated, but the word implying Swarna (gold) repeats as “Sarva Abarana Bhoosana” and “Swarna Garbha” emphasising the importance of gold ornament and gold by itself being Amba. To commemorate this importance, a gold coated ornament of 1000 coins with each coin bearing one of the 1000 names in the Lalitha Sahasranama is planned to be adorned on Amba Sri Kamakshi during this Navarathri by the Jagadguru Sankaracharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Tri Shakti Utsavam thus enabling all the devotees to have darshan of Jaganmatha Sri Kamakshi Devi resplendent with this divine Jewel. This darshanam of Sri Kamakshi, while dispelling all negativity will shower all prosperity to the devotees. All are requested to make use of this rare opportunity and be the recipients of the blessings being showered by Sri Kamakshi Devi and the Shankaracharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.


Sri Duddu Satya Venkatasurya Subrahmanya Ganesha Sarma Dravid (born 29th April 1999) was anointed as the 71st pontiff of the venerated Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tirtiya on 30th April 2025. He was born to Br.Sri Srinivasa Surya Subrahmanya Dhanvantri and Smt. Alamelu Mangadevi. This day coincided with the Sri Balarama Jayanti (8th avataram of the Lord), Visvavasu year Uttarayanam 17th day of Chitrai, Shukla paksham, Rohini nakshatram, Wednesday. Such a day appeared 17 years ago and would come again 27 years later. The sacred event also coincided with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam of Sri Adi Sankaracharya (on 2.5.2025). Born in Tuni, Annavaram, Nizamabad District, Andhra Pradesh, the young Swamiji mastered the three vedas : Rig, Yajur and Sama. A Salakshana Ghanapati, he completed his studies in Shadangas, Dasopanishads and was pursuing Shastric studies in Kancheepuram.

The 70th Acharya Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal after giving him the Sanyasa Diksha in Devi Kamakshi Temple gave him the name “Sri Satya Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamigal” in the hoary Guru Parampara carrying the title of Indra Saraswathi. He drew on the words from Swasti Vachakam of the Mutt and since the incumbent Sankaracharya hailed from the holy town of Anavaram in Andhra Pradesh with the famous shrine of Sri Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Swami carrying the name Satya in anointing the new Sankaracharya with the title starting with “Sri Satya”.

This is the first ever Vijaya yatra of His Holiness Sri Satya Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamigal to Chennai. As both their Holinesses would perform the Sarada Navarathri Mahotsavam between 22nd September and 2nd October 2025, it would be a rare opportunity, blessings and privilege for Chennaites to offer their Bhikshavandanam to the Jagadgurus. It has been decided to offer a minimum of 108 Bhikshavandanams on each of the Navarathri days with an aggregate minimum of 1080 Bhikshavandanams during this period. The Bhikshavandanam Kanikkai has been fixed at Rs. 5000/-.