uttarāṣhāḍhā bhikśhāvandanam
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED FOR 2022. IF YOU HAD MONTHLY PAYMENTS BEING SENT TO PAYPAL, YOU WILL NEED TO CANCEL THAT IMMEDIATELY
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)
Click one of the following
the "Bhikśhāvandanam samarpaṇam" button above and complete the payment OR
the "Subscribe to Monthly Bhikshavandanam" button above and complete the payment
Wait for the payment to complete.
Register: IMPORTANT - The payment page will provide a link to a registration form. Click that and complete the form with your sankalpam details
Provide sankalpam information: The day before uttaraśhaḍhā (as occurring in IST) the information will be sent to Kānchi Kāmakoṭi Peeṭham. Your information will be used to perform saṅkalpam and prasādams will be sent.
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.
Kindly send your contribution details namely:
Name
India address
Mobile Number
E-mail id
Amount transferred
Seva Name (for which you are contributing)
Date of Bhikshavandanam
Sankalpam details
Transaction date
Bank reference number, transaction
How will get I prasādams?
India Address
The easiest way is to provide an address in India in the form. That will ensure the prasādams will reach your India address promptly.
USA Address
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
January
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, January, 12 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, January, 11 2024, 8AM EST
February
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Thursday, February, 08 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Wednesday, February, 07 2024, 8AM EST
March
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Thursday, March, 07 2024 (HH Periyava Jayanti Mahotsavam)
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Wednesday, March, 06 2024, 8AM EST
April
First Date
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Wednesday, April, 03 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Tuesday, April, 02 2024, 8AM EST
Second Date
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Tuesday, April, 30 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Monday, April, 29 2024, 8AM EST
May
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Tuesday, May, 28 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Monday, May, 28 2024, 8AM EST
June
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Monday, June, 24 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Sunday, June, 23 2024, 8AM EST
July
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Sunday, July, 21 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Saturday, July, 20 2024, 8AM EST
August
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Sunday, August, 18 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Saturday, August, 17 2024, 8AM EST
September
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Saturday, September, 14 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Friday, September, 13 2024, 8AM EST
October
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, October, 11 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, October, 10 2024, 8AM EST
November
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, November, 08 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, November, 07 2024, 8AM EST
December
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Thursday, December, 05 2024
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Wednesday, December, 04 2024, 8AM EST
2023 Dates
December
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, December, 15th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, December, 14th 2023, 8AM EST
January
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Saturday, January 21st 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Friday, January 20th 2023, 8AM EST
February
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Saturday, February 18th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Friday, February 17th 2023, 8AM EST
March
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, March 17th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, March 16th 2023, 8AM EST
April
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Friday, March 14th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Thursday, April, 13th 2023, 8AM EST
May
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Thursday May 11th, 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Wednesday, May 10th 2023, 8AM EST
June
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Wednesday, June 7th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Tuesday, June 6th 2023, 8AM EST
July
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Tuesday, July 4th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Monday, July 3rd 2023, 8AM EST
August (two dates)
First date
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Tuesday, August 1st 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Monday, July 31st 2023, 8AM EST
Second date
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Monday, August 28th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Sunday, August, 27th 2023, 8AM EST
September
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Wednesday, September 25th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Tuesday, September 24th 2023, 8AM EST
October
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Sunday, October 22nd 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Saturday, October 21st 2023, 8AM EST
November
Bhikśhāvandanam date - Saturday, November, 18th 2023
Payment and Sankalpam info submission deadline - Friday, November, 17th 2023, 8AM EST
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