Vara Deeksha Mala Wearing Ceremony (Dharanam) Information 2024

Starting dates December 1st though December 8th
*Any of these days you can start the Ritual (but not past Dec 8th to start)  

Registration for 2024 is closed.

1. This is a ritual done for 21 consecutive days
2. You will take one practical intent (Worldly Needs) 
3. You will wear an Amma Bhagavan, Kalki, or Golden Orb Pendant on a sacred thread (new cord)

If you do not have a pendant you may wear a new Tulsi Mala or a thick string alone for 21 days while you are following the Rituals and Austerities. Please keep the pendant/string/tulsi mala on 24/7 until you do the ending ritual. (Do not remove for bath.)

4. You will remove the thread or Tulsi Mala when the 21 days are completed, ONLY after performing the REMOVAL ceremony.
5. You will keep the Pendant; however, the thread or Tulsi Mala must be placed in a flowing body of water, buried under a tree, or you can tie it to a tree, as it is sacred. Do not throw away in a trash bin or place where others will step on it.  
6. If you are currently wearing a pendant you may use it for the process however you must place it on a new thread/cord or a new Tulsi Mala.
7. Give Gratitude for the incredible process and for your prayer being answered. You may make a donation of any amount you would like. When the 21 days is completed and you have performed the Mala Removal Ceremony, then scroll to the bottom of this post and click the link for Brightstar to donate to Golden Age Movement. 

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Vara Deeksha Mala Process 

To be followed every day for 21 days consecutively 
Best to be done in early morning before 6-6:30 am your local time 
You must be bathed and wearing clean clothes before starting. 
Day 1-Follow 1-4 then the Every Day Process 

1. Perform Aarthi – Waving a Light (Tea Light ok) clockwise around the Srimurthi or Padukas three times while chanting the Moola Mantra;
2. Keep the Mala/Pendant on a string or String/Tulsi Mala alone in front of the Srimurthi or Padukas; 
3. Take an intent for what you are wearing this Mala/Pendant (what prayer you want to be answered this will be the same prayer for the entire 21 days.)
4. With that intent place the Mala/Pendant around your neck (You will not remove it till you complete the 21 days process and do the closing ritual) (Do not remove for bath.)

EVERY DAY PROCESS for DAYS 1-21 perform this Sadhana Below:   

1. Perform Aarthi – Waving a Light (Tea Light ok) clockwise around the Srimurthi or Padukas  three times while chanting the Moola Mantra (See Moola Mantra Below) 
2. While on your neck (don’t remove) place the Pendant or String/Mala on your middle of the eyebrows (3rd eye) and Take the daily intent for why you are wearing this Mala (what prayer you want to be answered – this will be the same prayer for the entire 21 days.)
3. Do the Morning Pooja :
   Do a Pooja (Offering Flower Petals or Sacred Yellow Rice) to Padukas or Srimurthi  while chanting or playing the chant Paadukastotram – (See the Chant Below)

Moola Mantra 

Om Sat-Chit-Ananda Parabrahma Purushothama Paramathma Sri Paramjyoti Bhagavathi Sametha Sri Paramjyoti Bhagavathe Namaha

Paadukastotram

Sri Sri Bhagavan Divya Mangala Swaroopam Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavati Sarva Shakti Swaroopam Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavan Gambeera Kaarunya Roopam Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavati Jagan Mohana Swaroopam Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavan Padmavati Vallabha Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavati Bhaktahrudaya Viharini Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavan Jeevan Mukti Pradatha Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavati Jagadeka Naahyaki Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavan Sarvamangala Shobhitaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavati Sarvabheeshta Pradayini Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham 
Sri Sri Bhagavan Maha Vishnu Roopaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham

Sri Sri Bhagavati Ashta Lakshmi Tatva Dharini Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavan Nitya Kalyana Nidhaye Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavati Trishakthi Swaroopini Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavan Sarvaloka Poojitaaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavati Sarva Deva Poojitaaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavan Madhura Hrudayaaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavati Mandasmitha Vadanaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavan Moksha Pradhata Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham  
Sri Sri Bhagavati Aishwarya Pradayini Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham
Sri Sri Bhagavan Parabramha Swaroopaya Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham
 
Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham
Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham
Pada Pankaja Poojanam Sada Pranamamyaham

Om Sri Bhagavate Ananda Roopaaya Namaha chanted 11 times
Om Sri Bhagavati Ananda Roopinyai Namaha chanted 11 times       

4. Chant the Moola Mantra for 21 times  
5. Be kind and loving to everyone  
6. Don’t hurt any creature  
7. Take blessings from your parents physically or internally- You may call them or see them in person or text them also. 
8. Everyday have Ananda Soma Water      
9. Speak about the miracle you have experienced in life to someone new because of the Great Compassionate Light AmmaBhagavan

**If you would like to follow any other austerities, do so** 

Questions & Answers
What is Sacred Yellow Rice? (Turmeric Powder, uncooked White Basmati Rice and a drop of Ghee, mixed)

How do I do the offering of Flowers or Rice? (Every time we chant “Pranamamyaham” – offer a flower or some sacred rice using your right hand in front of Srimurthi or onto Padukas.) 

*Use new flowers and new yellow rice daily (Flowers can go in garden after each daily pooja and also the yellow rice can be cooked and eaten)

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Viramana-The Removal of the Sacred Thread Ceremony
(after 21 days) December 21st through 28th – Details to follow
 
After the 21 days is completed you will do the online removal ceremony dates and times to be announced.

**DO NOT REMOVE YOUR MALA UNTIL THE removal ceremony is completed ONLINE**

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Gratitude Offering 

Every year people offer their contribution whatever they feel from their heart depending on their prayer during the removal of Mala (maalaviramana). 
Here is the link for the offering your gratitude for this beautiful ritual.  
LINK: 
Gratitude Pooja US$10, US$50, US$100 & US$500
https://tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/gratitude-pooja