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JeerNoddhara Krama - Ashtamangala Prasna

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1. Overview

2. The Ashtamangala Deva Prasna

3. Introduction to Ananda Theertha Agrahara

4. History and Prominence of Ananda Theertha Agrahara

5. Anomalies in Ananda Theetha Agrahara Findings from ADP

6. Remedial measures for correcting the anomalies

7. Solutions to this Kshetra

8. Pooja procedures to be followed in the pilgrimage (Tantrasaroktha)

9. JeerNoddhara Krama

10. Fruitfulness of JeerNoddhara with blessings of HariVayu

11. Propaganda and focus on the Young Devotees for success

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On the morning of 28thJune 2007 (Sarvajith SamvatsaraGreeshma Ritu - Nija Jyeshta Masa Trayodasi Thithi), SriMuralidhar Tantriand his fellow astrologers from Udupiarrived toconduct theAshtamangala Deva Prasna(ADP) to theAnandaTheertha Agraharalocated in Chittoordistrict,Andhra Pradesh.This village is now called Theerthamsituated 15 kms fromMulbagal. The purpose of the ADP was meant for ascertaining theJeerNoddhara KramaofSri Anjaneya Swamyand SriRaghavendra Swamytemple, and to ascertain the divinity of thetemple and its premises and the historical/religious significance ofTheethamVillage w.r.t Madhwacharyaand His disciples. Also thePrasna Marga(Path of Horary Astrology) will determine thevarious anomalies in the temple structure, daily rituals performedand the significance of other temples in the surrounding area. ADPwill give the solution in correcting the existing anomalies for thewelfare of the village.

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Prasna is one of the six branches of Vedic Astrology.Ashtamangala Prasnam is a part of this Prasna branch usuallyconducted to ascertain the divinity of the deity and sanctity of atemple. Ashtamangala refers to eight (Ashta) auspicious(Mangala) items that are used in this type of divination. Theseeight items are: ghee lamps (brass lamp with wick in clarifiedbutter), mirror, gold, milk, yogurt, fruits, book and white cloth.Deva Prasnais a special kind ofPrasna (Prasnaquestion, horaryastrology) specifically dealing with temple matters. Based on thenature of the flame of the lamp, number and quality of the Tambula(betel leaves), Ashtamangala numbers, Swarna Lagna, AroodaLagna, the position of various planets in the 12 houses of the RasiChart, etc., the astrologer will answer the various Prasnas(questions).

The astrologers will examine the Tambula offered forworship. These Tambula represent the 12 houses of the DevaPrasnachart and the condition of each house can be determined

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by the condition of each leaf. The special meanings of 12 housesare:

1. Temple building, murti(likeness of the deity) and thedivine presence of deity in the murti.

2. Wealth, income, temple treasures and guardians.3. The naivedya (offerings made) and the temple

servants4. All buildings, land and vehicles connected with the

temple.5. Murtiand divine presence (again)6. Pollution of the temple, enemies and thieves7. The people and deity ornaments8. Divine presence, offerings, servants and good and

evil matters9. Nature of the temple authorities and the state of merit

and piety.10. Daily ceremonies (puja), special festivals and the

people involved in making garlands, performance ofmusical hymns to the deity.

11. Piety, merit, prosperity and income12. Nature of priests, expenditure and waste.

In our case, we had only 5 Pan Leaves (Tambula). The number of

leaves was now used to determine the Tambula Lagna, which isarrived at by the following formula. (T X 10 +1)/7 where T is thenumber of Tambulas. Since T = 5 in our case, we get 7 as theresult. This represents the Moon.

1) Sun2) Mars3) Jupiter4) Mercury5) Venus6) Saturn7) Moon (Tambula Lagna)8) Rahu

Tambula Lagnawhich is the Moon (Chandra) signifies that future

of this temple will be prosperous.

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Sri Vyasaraja, a great follower of Sri Madhwacharya andthe saint who profoundly preached the Dwaita siddhantatook up amission of installing 720 Mukhya Prana Bimbas (Images) during1500 A.D. He was the disciple of SriPadarajaru who hadestablished Sree NarasimhatheerthaMutt at Mulbagal. Under hisguidance, Sri Vyasarajaruhas installed the Mukhya Prana Bimbaby establishing a Brahmin settlement for carrying out the dailyrituals called Ananda Theertha Agrahara. It is said that SriMadhwacharyahas visited this place and performed Chaturmasa

Vratam here. Hence the place was named Ananda TheerthaAgrahara (Ananda Theertha is synonymous to Madhwacharya,andAgraharameans a Brahmin Settlement). On 13-Aug-1984, SriRaghavendra Swamy Mrittika Brindavanawas installed here.

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This place has a history of at least 500 to 700 years. Thisvillage was originally formed as a Brahmin Settlement to carry outthe religious activities connected to the Mukhya Pranatemple. Theentire land belonged to the native Brahmins here. During theVijayanagarkingdom, the King used to migrate Brahmin families to

such places, give them land and other facilities. This way a placebecomes a pilgrimage and a centre of learning. It is believed thatTheertham also was a very important place during Vijayanagarkingdom. Sripadarajaru was the Raja Guru of Vijayanagar




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kingdom. SriPadaraja Muttis stationed about 15 kms fromAnandaTheertha Agrahara. Hence there is a strong relationship betweenthe 2 holy places. Great scholars have visited this place, as thiswas an educational centre in those times. It has been told that SriMadhwacharya turned this barren land into fertile land during hisstay here. The holy pond, VishnuTheerthatowards the north of thetemple is established by one of the followers ofSri Madhwacharya.Chakrotsavaand other rituals were being performed daily to thisVishnutheertha.

During the ADP, it has been known that a great sage hasstayed here and had a significant achievement. This is during theperiod ofSri Vyasarajasstay at Narasimha Theertha. Due to lot ofprominent people who resided here during those times, it was alsorevealed during ADP that all important administrative decisions forthe vijayanagarkingdom were taken and ordered from here. It isalso revealed that Mukhya Pranawas installed here only for thesole purpose of seeking divine knowledge and preaching DwaitaSiddhanta. From about 250 years there has been a tremendousdecline for this temple.

The guardian of this temple originally was Narayanadasaruand his family. They were taking care of this Kshetra (pilgrimcentre) with utmost responsibility and care. They were performing

daily aradhana sevas, and used to feed people daily (NityaAnnadana). Later they migrated to Tirupati. This family was wellknown for such deeds in Tirupatialso.

Towards southwest of this temple, there is a Rudra(Shiva)temple. It is believed that Sri Vyasarajaruhimself installed this onetoo. Vedic scholars have commented/debated on the Tattvadoctrine by Sri Madhwacharya in this place. Indian classicaldances and other fine arts of Indian heritage were found here. Thistemple was established for creating a centre of learning so that itattracts people from various places to attain knowledge. There is astrong relationship between Mukhya Prana and Rudra temple inthis village, Also there is a Gangamma devi temple towardssouthwest of this temple. And there is a Kalika devi templetowards Northwest. This temple should also be considered for

JeerNoddhara.

It is advised during ADP by the astrologer that during allspecial festivals, the grama devathas should be offered specialsevas. Currently no such practice is followed.

This Kshetra(Mukhya Prana)and the Naga Sannithyaarein a bad shape. Naga Punaha Pratishta should also be part ofJeernoddhara. It is known that a Nidhi (Treasure) exists in thisarea. Sacred serpent species like JalaNagaand Vaishnava Nagaare known to have traversed in this area. It is clearly evident thatSree Mukhya Prana was installed by Shri Vyasaraja duly followingTanthra Sarokta Mutt Sampradaya (Tradition).

In 1984, afterSri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana

was installed, this place has regained its significance and thevillage has seen notable prosperity. Daily rituals have begun onlyafter this occasion. Sri Venkoba Rao and Sri GopalakrishnaMurthyhave brought this Mrittika Brindavanato the Mukhya PranaSannidhi and installed by taking the help of local Brahmincommunity at Theertham.

Currently the temple is managed by Gururaja SevaSamithi, which was formed in 1984 after the installation of SriRaghavendra Swamy Brindavana.

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This theertha kshetrahas been in bad shape for the lastseveral years and void of daily and weekly aradhana sevas,deeparadhana sevasetc. This was an important pilgrimage centre




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for all the neighbouring villages within 50 kms of radius. TheGopuram(tower) of this temple is in northwest direction, which isfound to be an anomaly.

Ganapati temple, Naga Sannithya and Vishnuthirthatowards the northwest are all in bad shape. Grama Devathaplaced close to Naga Pratishta is also found to be wrong. Themain door being in the northwest is also not correct. During theinitial times, it has been known that everything was in the correct

position. Over a period of time, the temple has undergone somechanges.

Another Mukhya Prana Aradhya Murti belonging to acertain family who found it difficult to continue with the NityaKainkaryashave donated the same to this temple. This is causingan obstacle to the sanctity of the main Mukhya Prana sannithya.

Due to lack of appropriate rituals in the temple, its beenfound out that the villagers have suffered in the form of childrenlacking breast feeding, people committing suicides, houses burntdue to fire etc.

In the premises of the temple, there have been lot ofoccurrences where sanctity of the temple has been ignored. Also

there seems to be cases of people committing suicide in the holypond adjoining the temple for which the last rites have not beenperformed. Serpents and monkeys also have been killed here. Ithas been found that lot of theft has happened and kings haveused this temple for selfish motives.

Mukhya Prana Devaruis not receiving properAbhishekasand other divine activities daily. Also the dimension of the templestructure and boundaries of the temple seems to have not beendone properly.

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a) Naga Sannidhi should be completely renovated. Presentdefective Naga Idols (Vigraha) should be immersed and are-installation should be done. This should be carried out inconsultation with a Shilpi (Sculptor). The Grama Devathaidol (Prathime) should be religiously re-located.

b) The holy pond near the Naga Prathime should becompletely cleaned and the environment here shouldfacilitate for performing the holy ancestral rites. This shouldbe done under the auspices of the villagers and the pondshould have a square structure.

c) The temple compound should be constructed with newdimensions, duly fixing the boundaries.

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1) Fruits, coconut and Kanike(cash offering) offering should be made tothe Sri Rama temple. Panchamruthabhisheka, Deeparadhana and

Annual Sevashould be performed to Lord Rama.

2) Rudra Devaru in the nearby hillock and the Associate GramaDevathas in the village should be offered fruits and coconut andEkadasha Rudrabhisheka.

3) Fruits, Coconuts offerings and prayers should be done in all fourDevitemples and should be repeated every year.

4) Sevas should be performed at Mulbagal SriPadarajaMutt, SosaleVyasaraja Mutt and Mantralaya Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt andobtain the blessings (Mantrakshathe) for this Daiva karya. Also pujashould be performed to Sri Krishna at Udupi and suitable offeringshould be made to the sitting pontiff among the ashta mathasofUdupi.




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The birth place of Sri Madhwacharya, Pajaka Kshetrashould also bevisited and suitable offering should be made. Padapuja (an act ofrespect to religious leaders by washing their feet) should be performedto the Vyasarajamutt swamiji.

5) Visit to tirumala kshetraand perform suitable sevaand offer to thelord and take blessings.

6) Panchamrutha abhisheka should be performed to Naga Sannidhi

and prayers should be offered. Pavamana Kalshabhishekashould beperformed. Brahmana Vatu aradhaneshould be done.

7) Serpent worship in a semi-Vedic tradition usually by Brahmins only.This includes 'Ananthavratha'. Sarpa Samskara'(funeral obsequies ofa serpent being killed or found dead) should be performed called as'Ashlesha Bali' since serpents have been killed here. Also thefollowing Homas Thila, Pavamana and KooshmaaNda needs to bedone.

8) For all the unanticipated deaths that has occurred here, as aparihara (solution), Dhanvantri Homa should be performed 48 times,Manyu Sookthamshould be recited, Sudarshana astra mantramshouldbe recited 10,000 times using theApamarga*Samith in 1000 number.

- The Manyu SuktaManyu Sukta appears in 8th Ashtaka, 3rd Adyaya and 18th & 19th Varga of Rig Veda (In otherwords, 10thMandala, 83rd&84th Sukta) comprises of 14 Mantras. The Rishi is Manyustapasa, Devata is Manyu and

the Chandas are Trishtup and Jagati

Manyu Sukta Homa - Accoring to the Rig Veda Prayoga Chandrika, the Manyu Sukta Homa is given a

prominent place. Manyu is t he synonym of Lord Shiva. I t means 'anger'. Those belonging to the Rig Veda

saka very commonly perform Manyu Sukta Homa. It is stated in the Rig Veda Prayoga Chandrika, that the

devotees who are suffering from the afflictions caused by incurable diseases, or enemies, can get rid of

these by performing the Manyu Sukta Homa.

* - This is a small herb found all over India. It is one of the Ayurvedic herbs.

9) The negative thought ofBrahma rakshasashould be quickly solved.For this the astrologer suggests chanting the following hymns 10,000times along with Thila Homa.

a. Brahma Gayatrib. Vishnu Gayatri

c. Krishna Shadaksharid. Vishnu Shadaksharie. Ashtaksharaf. Geetha Trishtupg. Dwadashakshari

10) Vishnu Chakrabja mandala should be written and VishnusahasraNamashould be recited 93 times. Brahmana Suvasini aradhane alsoshould be performed.

11) Sri Sooktha Purusha should be chanted 1008 times by all theBrahmins of the village for the welfare ofAnanda Theertha Agrahara.

12) Sreekara Ashtakshara of Tantasara should be chanted10,000 times.

13) Bhajansshould be done every Saturday.

14) At the time ofJeerNoddhara, Naga Pratishtashould be donetowards the north-west of the garbha gudi (sanctum). Thila,Pavamana and Kooshmanda homa should be done during theinstallation of the Naga.

15) Towards the south west of the garbha gudi, a small separatetemple of Ganapati should be installed with appropriate lengthand width ratios.

16) While installing the new Ganapati, the one in the single linevarved Ganapathyshould be immersed in holy pond and the newidol should imbibe its divinity.

17) Shanmukha Ganapatishould be immersed in holy pond

18) The Mukhya Prana Bimba is installed by His HolinessVyasarajaru, and the rashi/nakshatraof the same are very stableand good. Hence during renovation, due care should be taken so




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that the moola vigraha of Mukhya Prana as well as theRaghavendra swamy brindavana should not move at all. And thenew design plan of the temple should be in full accordance withVastu Shastra and all the processes should be conducted asprescribed in Tanthra Sarokta way.

19) Another Mukhya Prana Bimba obtained from a family isadvised to be taken back by them. If that is not possible, then thedivinity of the same should be imbibed into the main deity by the

following way: Brahma Kalashabhisheka, SamhithaKalashabhisheka, Bhagavatha parayana, Sarva Moola GranthaParayana, Bhagavadgeetha Parayana, Madhwa PraneethaSundara Kanda Parayanashould be chanted.

20) Garbha gudi(Sanctum), Mantapa, Compound (Prakara),KoLa(Holy Pond) should be completely renovated by the guidanceof a fully qualified Vastu Shilpiwho has expertise in templerenovation. All the AYAs(Length and width ratios) should beproper so that there won't be any cracks or fall in the structure infuture.

21) The following sevas should be performed as far as possible atUdupi sree mutt, Mukhya Prana Kshetra and Madhwacharya MulaKshetra, Pajaka and receive holy blessings in the form of

Mantraakshthe(Holy rice grains mixed with either Kumkum(Vermillion) or turmeric powder) from paryaya peetha swamiji ofUdupi.

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1. Poojatimings should be strictly followed2. Certain prohibited flowers should not be offered to god forpooja.3. Ghee lamp and Ksheerabhisheka (Milk bath to god) should be

offered daily.

4. Nandadeepashould be lit daily5. Special deeparadhane (light festival) during Karthika masa

should be done.6. Naivedya(offering to the god) should be properly done everyday7. Bhogi-Sankrantishould be celebrated in this temple in a grand

way8. Deepa/Lamp should be lit atTulasi Brindavana.9. Deepasthamba( Sacred pillar) also should be lit with a lamp10. Honey, ghee, rice oats (Aralu), rice flakes (Avalakki), jaggery,

coconut, banana should be offered.11. Panchamrutha abhishekaand honey abhishekashould be done12. Every Saturday, Bhajansshould be arranged.13. Madhwa Navami, Vyasaraya aradhane, Hanumajjayanthi,

Pratishtavardhanti, Dhatri Havana, Rayara aradhane, RamaNavami, special aradhane during Parva days and Nagara

Panchamishould be performed in this temple.14. Religious discourses and philosophical thoughts should be

shared among people in this holy premise.15. Sri Sooktha, Purusha Sooktha, Vayustuti, Vishnusahasra Nama,

Balithhasooktha, Bhagaikyamathya sooktha should be recitedand Poorvaka homashould be done.

16. Abhisheka should be done on Thursdays and Saturdays.Saturday special pooja forMukhya Prana Devaru.

17. Pallaki Seva (Car festival) should be done on Thursdays andSaturdays. Umbrella and fans (Chatriand Chamara) are must.

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In order to facilitate the renovation of the Mukhya Pranatemple at Ananda Theertha Agrahara, there is a need toform two committees.




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1. JeerNoddharaCommittee2. BharanaCommittee (Local Maintenance

Committee)

All the necessary funds to be raised for the renovation willbe through the above committees. Women members alsobe part of these committees. Daivagna Sri Muralidhar Tantrihas advised to take the guidance of Sri Narayana Tantriand Sri Krishnaraja Tantri for the renovation and

construction of the Garbha gudiand the sculptures involvedin the temple work duly following Tanthra Sarokta. Agopuram should be erected on the Garbha Gudi. Thisproject should be completed within 3 years of time as perthe divine sanction from Lord SriHari. During the Pratishta(installation), Vedas and Bhagavatha hymns should bechanted with utmost devotion.

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After the successful completion of the temple renovation project, all the dailyrituals and poojaperformed in this temple will bring welfare to the whole

village and all the pilgrims visiting this Kshetrawill be spiritually benefited bythe auspices ofHariVayu Gurugalu.

Since this sacred pilgrim centre was dwelled by great scholars, sages andsaints, it will become an important place for performing the last rites of aperson and will be called Vaikunta Theertha.

Since this was an ancient educational centre, it has the vibrations forimbibing educational skills in a person. This is the best place to start upeducation to school joining children.

By doingpradakshina(going round the sanctum as a religious practice) fortheAnjaneyatemple, ones wishes will be fulfilled.

Immersion in the adjoining holy pond after renovation/sanctification will give

the benefit of doing so in the Holy Ganges.

Marriage related problems will be solved

Threats of dying will be overcome

Children will be blessed with breast feeding if their mothers offer prayers tothe Mukhya Prana

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To achieve this project successfully each and every individual from

the designated organisation to take part equally with utmostdedication and interest. Especially the youth should physically andwhole-heartedly take up the activity of raising funds for the project.We should be able to communicate to the various madhwaorganisations, philanthropists, individual devotees etc which willnot only help for raising funds but also a kick start to make this aholy pilgrim centre. All the committee members should be unitedand start with full enthusiasm.

The whole renovation project and the budget will be segregated and

carried out in a phased manner as follows:

1. Construction of Moola Mukhya Prana Garbha Gudi andGopuram. The main sanctum and the tower erection shouldbe taken on priority:

a. Main temple-Rs.3.00 lakhsb. Vimana Gopuram-Rs.2.00 lakhs

2. Ganapatitemple construction- Rs.1.50 lakhs3. Nagatemple construction- Rs.1.50 lakhs




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4. Construction of YagaShala and Yagna mandira: Rs.2.00lakhs

5. Construction of the Aalaya Praangana (complex) of thetemple according to the AYAs (Ground Floor only): Rs.40lakhs

6. Construction of temple compound and main entrance(Mukha Dwara): Rs.1.00 lakh

7. Renovation of the Naga Devathas outside the temple:Rs.1.00 lakh

8. Renovation ofVishnu Theertha Sarovara: Rs.1.00 lakh.9. Holy cleansing of the temple and conducting re-installation

pooja after temple renovation: Rs.2.00 lakhs10. Creation of a permanent fund (Shashwatha Nidhi) for the

protection and development of this pilgrim centre: Rs.5.00lakhs.

11. Total budget (As per preliminary estimates): Rs.60 lakhs

There is utmost confidence and blessings ofVyasa, RudraandMukhya Pranaunder the auspices ofLakshmi Narayanafor thesuccess of this project.

Time - 11.30 AM

Udaya - 5.57 AM

Astha - 6.44 PM

Udayadi - 13.54 PM

Lagna - 5 - 0 - 29

(Uttara)

Ravi - 2 - 12 - 14(Aardha 2)

Chandra - 7 - 15 - 4(Anuradha 4)

Kuja - 0 - 8 - 28(Ashwini 3)

Budha - 2 - 13 - 02(V)(Aardra 2)

Guru - 7 - 18 - 14(V)

(Jyeshtha 1)

Shukra - 3 - 25 - 56(Aashlesha 3)




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Shani - 3 - 28 - 04(Aashlesha 4)

Rahu - 10 - 16 - 15(Shatabhisha 3)

Kethu - 4 - 16 - 15(Uttara 4)

Maandi - 4 - 11 - 14(Makha 4)

Trisputa - 4 - 26 - 49

Chatusputa - 7 - 09 - 36

Panchasputa - 5 - 25 - 19

Prana - 5 - 13 - 44

Deha - 4 - 11 - 52

Mrityu - 9 - 0 - 58

Sookshma

Trisputa - 6 - 26 - 35

Tambula Sankhya - 5

Tambula Graha - Chandra

Tambula Aaroodha - Vrishchika

Prasna Vakya - Regarding the renovation ofMukhya

Pranatemple

andSri Raghavendra Swamytemple.

Swasa Sthithi - Dakshina Shara

Sparsha - Karaangula

Prathaman neethi - Tuppa(Ghee)

Swarna Sthithi - Examining the Swarna Lagna

The position of the Swarna Lagna was examined. The piece ofgold was located in the middle of the square. It was facing upward,on top of the Akshataand flowers; it was also tilted and slantedtoward the North-east. This signifies that the temple will beblessed by Goddess Lakshmiand funds will be raised for carryingout the renovation activities.

Swarnamshaka - Vrishchika

Observing the Flame

After the ghee lamp was lit and the flame was observed, the flame wastowards the North-east. There was no fluttering of the flame, goldenflame and smoothness signifies good prospects for the temple.

Varti Number - 9




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Chakra Lekhana

After writing the Chakra, a copper ornamental plate called asHarivana was handed over to the Daivagnaru.

Aaroodha : Vrishchika

Udaya : Kanya

Lagnamsha : Makara

Chathra : Kumbha

Spashtaanga : Mithuna

Chandraroodha : Vrishchika

Tambularudha : Vrishchika

Swarnaamshaka : Vrishchika

During the ADP, 2 out of 7 aaroodhaswere unfavourable and 5were favourable.

3D Model of the proposed Sree Mukhya Prana Sannidhi at

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Nivruthi Rashi: Vrishchika Rashi

Daivagnaru : Sri. B. Muralidhar Tantri,Udupi

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(Original Kannada Text)

English Translation: Praveen Dharmavaram

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