uttarāṣhāḍhā bhikśhāvandanam

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About Bhikśhavandanam

Bhikśhavandanam is a supreme form of guru sevā (service to the guru)

Periyavā is a sanñyasī - someone, who by definition, has given up everything for the sake of the world. A sanñyāsī subsists on bhikśhā. Although periyavā does not seek bhikśhā, it is enjoined upon gṛuhastās to seek out sanñyāsīs and offer bhikśhāvandana samarpaṇam. That is the reason gṛuhastāśhramā is called as uttama āśhramā.

A vandanam: Bhikśhavandanam is actually a vandanam, paying obeisance through bhikśhā. Total humility, śhraddhā and involvement are far more important than the actual money or materials contributed.

How much do I offer?

The normal practice is that, in samaṣhṭhi or group bhikśhāvandanam, the amount offered covers not just the bhikśhā for periyavā, but also is able to provide fruits, flowers and other materials for trikāla pūjā and neivedhyam and supply of provisions for prasādam and annadānam, providing vastrams for niyama brahmanās and sarees for suhāsinīs.

While we suggest a minimum amount of $51.00, more is always welcome since it will help with covering all of the things listed above.

About Uttarāṣhāḍhā Bhikśhāvandanam

uttarāṣhāḍhā is the auspicious star under which our āchāryāl's avatāram took place. So, every month, performing the bhikśhāvandanam on the day of that star is very auspicious and very beneficial to the kartā (doer).

samaṣhṭhi bhikśhāvandanam - Performing an act of bhikśhavandanam along with others. This is the format of this bhikśhavandanam.

This program has been setup to help people living in North America to be able to offer the bhikśhā to our āchāryāl. 

How do I offer Bhikśhāvandanam in USD?

The process is very simple (please read this fully and follow to ensure your sankalpam is done)

How do I offer Bhikśhāvandanam in INR?

The process for INR payments is different than for USD payments. Please read.

Option 1: Cheque or Demand Draft (mail to address below with sankalpam details)

SRI KANCHI KAMAKOTI PEETAM

No. 1, Salai Street, Kanchipuram -  631502

Phone: +91 44 27222115

Email: kanchiacct@gmail.com

Cheque/DD in favour of "Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam".


Option2: Online Transfer

ACCOUNT NAME: Sri K.K.P. Sankaracharya Swamigal SriMatam Samasthanam

BANK NAME AND BRANCH: Indian Bank, Sankara Mutt Branch, Kanchipuram

ACCOUNT NUMBER: SB A/C: 411550436

IFSC CODE: IDIB000S085


Note: Please send your contributions only to the account mentioned above. 


Details needed (send to kanchiacct@gmail.com)

Kindly send your contribution details namely:

How will get I prasādams?

The easiest way is to provide an address in India in the form. That will ensure the prasādams will reach your India address promptly.

The devotees who are unable to receive in India can opt to get their prasādams at their address in the USA. 

Depending on the situation, we will get the prasādams either by courier (for instance, this is not an option during COVID times) or hand carried by someone coming here. So, your prasādams will reach you, but the timing is not deterministic. Kindly be assured that the bhikśha was offered in your name and please be patient. You will receive your prasādams.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact rvaidhee at(@) gmail.com

2024 Dates

2023 Dates


Periyava Kainkaryam

To participate in other periyava kainkaryam, you can visit periyavapujai.kamakoti.us

Useful documents

20200831 Bikshavandan Srimatasamradayam.pdf