Restarting centuries old festival in Kerala

Kerala, the place between the Western Ghats and Arabian sea has a long history. The place now called Malappuram district in Kerala was once the centre of Vedic learning and practices. The land was home to many Gods and their temples. Many festivals were celebrated on this sacred land, many of which were lost during periods of upheavals.

One such festival is Thirunavaya Maagamaka Mahotsava which is celebrated on the auspicious month of Makam. The festival was last held in 1776, and due to the rampant riots and invasions, the festival ceased to be conducted. But a few of people from across South India continue to visit the place even after, the information mostly transferred through generations.

We are now making an effort to revive the festival and restart the ritualistic prayers on the banks of Bharatapuzha river on the auspicious day. The festival will be held at Navamukunda temple premises in Tirunavaya, Malappuram ,Kerala.

We believe the yearly festival where saints from all over Bharat assemble at Malappuram Kerala and hold ritualistic prayers at Bharatapuzha river bank will  cause a revival of Dharma in the district.

Below are some of the highlights of the festival. For detailed schedule and events, please refer to the invitation brochure attached.

2019, Jan 21: The festival will be inaugurated by representatives of the royal families of Kerala. On the day is 108 Agnihotra homams by Kashyapa Research Foundation

2019, Jan 22: Seminar on culture and history under lead of Shri KK Muhammad who is famous for the ASI report on RamMandir.

2019, Jan 23: On this day, Sanyasis from across Bharat will be welcomed and ritualistic worship will happen on banks of Bharatapuzha river. This event will be graced by HH Chidanandapuri Swamiji of Advaithashram and other Sanyasis from across Bharat.

We need your support to make the festival a success. Some of the expenses incurred are for the videography, photography so that the rituals and details are recorded for generations to come. Also a decent honorarium needs to be paid to historians, archaeologists who will present papers on 22 Jan 2019.

Also we would like to treat well the Sanyasis who arrive for taking part in the ritual prayers and give them Dakshina and customary gifts, the total of which will come to around Rs. 1000 for one Sanyasi. About 300 Sanyasis are expected to come for worship on the auspicious day. These festivals were once organised by the royals and the King used to patronise the saints who take part in the rituals. 

Our culture lives through our festivals, we are making an attempt to restart the same with modest resources available at our disposal. And together, lets revive our Culture and Traditions.

The press conference explaining the significance of the festival, the details of the seminars and the programme schedule was held at Malappuram Kerala. Shri Tirur Dinesh and Swamy Paramananda Puri explained to the press. Below is the news report on the press conference.

The event is being conducted by Oral History Research Foundation and UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust. The organising committee consists of representatives of various Mathas and Ashrams in Kerala. Matha Amritanandamayi Devi is the Mukhya Rakshadhikari of the organising committee. HH Swami Chidanandapuri of Advaitashram, Kerala , Acharya M R Rajesh of Kashyapa Veda Research Foundation are amongst other dignitaries supporting the organising of the festival.

Any contribution can also be made directly to our below bank account

Name: UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust

Bank A/c: 6300101000705

IFSC: CNRB0006300

Donations can also be made to our UPI/BHIM id donate@hsbc

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