Saturday, September 11, 2010
Kumbhabhishekam
Kumbhabhishegam


The Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple kumbhabhishegam took place on 10 September 2010 which I agreed to sponsor. 
A Maha Kumbhabhishekam is held either to formally consecrate a new Temple or reconsecrate an old one, which usually occurs at twelve-year intervals, following renovation, extensive cleaning and renewal. 
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The rites culminate with the priests' pouring sanctified water over the temple spires, each of which resembles an inverted pot, or kumbha. Leading up to the consecration, a number of rituals are performed by the sthapati (main temple architect) in charge of the construction or renovation. 
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This is an elaborate process that involves a sequence of religious procedures culminating in the Maha Kumbhabhishekam. Kumbha in this context refers to the crown or the topmost structure of a temple resembling a pot. Abhisheka refers to the ritual bathing or consecration.
Blessings
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