VISHU CELEBRATIONS AT SREE AYYAPPA TEMPLE, DWARKA
New Delhi, Sree Ayyappa Temple, Dwarka, concluded this year’s Vishu Celebrations with a musical treat with devotional, melodious Malayalam songs sung by young talented Malayali singers residing in and around Dwarka namely Gauri ramesh, Aleena vinu,Surabhi suresh, Gopika Rpillai, Arjun Krishna,Thejas suresh,Belvin Vinu & Aneesh G.The day started at the Temple with Nirmalya Darshanam and Vishukkani Darshanam, followed by special poojas and offerings to Lord Sree Ayyappa.
Lord Vishnu and his incarnation of Shri Krishna are worshipped on the day of Vishu. It is believed that, on this day, Krishna slew the asura-king Narakasura; because of this reason, Krishna idols are venerated on this occasion.
The Malayalam word ‘Vishukkani’ literally means ‘that which is seen first’ on Vishu. The traditional belief is that one’s future, will be better if one views auspicious joyful things as the first thing on Vishu. Therefore, Malayali’s spend the day before preparing a setting, usually in a tray, of auspicious items. This setting is the first thing they see when they wake up on the Vishu day. The Vishukkani setting consists of items such as rice, coconut cut open, all seasonal fruits including jack fruits, betel leaves, gold, coins, Vaalkannadi, golden colour Konna flowers (Cassia fistula) which bloom in the season of Vishu, Nilavilakku, idol of Lord Vishnu or his incarnation of Sri Krishna, and other auspicious items.
Vishu similar to that of Onam is celebrated by Malayalees world over, irrespective of their cast or religion. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalies. Vishu indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi.
Dwarka Ayyappa Sewa Samithi (Regd.), which manages Sree Ayyappa Temple in Dwarka, is a Socio-Cultural, Religious and Charitable Organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act of NCT of Delhi.
Lord Sree Ayyappa, the ‘Ishta Devatha’ of Keralites is an avatara of Shaastha, and is also known as Dharma Shaastha, Kaliyuga varadan, and Dhanwanthari Murthy. Ayyappa or Dharma Shastha represents a combination of spiritual powers symbolized by the forms of Lord Vishnu – the Power that maintains the universe and Lord Shiva – the Power that periodically re-absorbs the manifestations into Reality. Sree Ayyappa represents both Vishnu and Shiva in one Divinity. He is worshiped both as Protector and Deliverer. Sree Ayyappa is endearing to thousands, especially because His worship transcends the many man-made limitations of caste, religion, creed, class distinctions, nationality, etc. Sree Ayyappa Temples are open to all devotees, irrespective of their religion or casts..shri S.Balasrinivasan Retd chief finance Bmtpc GOI addressed the gathering, appreciated the youngster performance as marevallous,they will shine in this field if continued motivation is accorded to them.Also sought the blessings of Lord AYYAPPAN for the children, and their guru & parents in particular and other devotees present, for success in.all walks of life.
