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During the month of Purtassi devotion is paid to God, the PRESERVER. In the Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, Lord Vishnu is the preserver. Preservation affects all facets of human life - the physical, the emotional and spiritual well--being. During this month strict abstinence from meat is observed. This act purifies the mind, body and soul. It helps discipline the mind and removes toxins from the body. By observing this fast and paying homage to Lord Vishnu, God's grace of preservation is bestowed upon individuals and allows progression in life. Purtassi falls between the middle of September and the middle of October.
Usually on a Saturday during the fasting month, a special prayer dedicated to Lord Vishnu culminates in the breaking of the fast with vegetarian delicacies. According to tradition the prayers have to be done late in the afternoon so that the fast may be broken at sundown.
A lot of preparation goes into this prayer. In the absence of a picture of Lord Rama or Vishnu or Krishna, a drawing is made of the Namam. The Namam is in the form of a 'V'. This is drawn with a special white chalk referred to as the Nama Katti. To complete the drawing a red line is drawn down the middle. The Namam is also drawn on the foreheads of the men and children present. A red dot is made on the women's forehead. A banana leaf is placed on the altar on which the various dishes prepared are offered to Lord Vishnu. These dishes include payasam, sweet rice, vades, woorandai and kozhu kattai. In many homes vegetarian dishes are offered in addition to the sweetmeats. A theertham is made with milk, sugar and tulsi leaves.
The prayer begins outside the house or temple, as this is the propitiation of the sun. A vessel of water is placed, the camphor is lit and a coconut is broken. The worshippers then move into the house/temple chanting the Garuda Patthu. Each verse ends with the devotees chanting Govinda! Govinda! Govinda! In the house the main prayer continues with the turning of camphor, burning of agarbathi, singing of songs, ringing of bells and blowing of the conch. The Thiru Nama Pathakkam is chanted, the theertham is then handed around to all present. The right hand is cupped over the left, a tulsi leaf is placed in the 'cup' with a bit of milk. The milk is sipped and the tulsi leaf is eaten. Finally, the blessed food (prasad) is offered to all present.
What else can I help you with?
Can you buy a house or car in purtassi month?
Purtassi is the holiest month for Hindus when particular reverence is paid to God the Preserver through offerings to the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Many restrictions are expected during this month-long festival including fasting. To my knowledge, there are no restrictions on financial activities including the purchase of a house or car.
When does purtassi end in 2012?
16th of october
When does purtassi end 2012?
16th of october
When does the purtassi fast start?
17 September 2012
When does purtassi end for 2010?
17 October 2010
When does purtassi start in 2012?
september 18 2012
Is purtassi observed in India?
yes. mostly in andra pradesh for lord thrupathi.
When do we do purtassi prayers?
Purtassi prayers are typically observed by South Indian Hindu devotees during the Tamil month of Purattasi (September-October), particularly on Saturdays. Devotees fast, offer prayers, and visit temples during this period to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara.
How did the the ancient Egyptians prepare their loved ones for the afterlife?
Raped with preserviteves or mummified the deceased, gave them items they could use in the afterlife and last they did regular offerings to honor them.
Why do Hindus observe Purtassi?
It is the time of the year where we purify our bodies and pray to the almighty Lord Venkateswara and Lord Rama. Different prayers are observed during this time
Do the Jews do offerings on shabbat?
As offerings can only be given when the Temple is standing, no offerings have been made since 70CE. As per the Torah, prayer replaces offerings when we are without the Temple.
What offerings are found in Leviticus?
We can classify offerings in several different ways: You can classify them by what is offered, so there are offerings of bulls, sheep, goats, grain, unleavened bread, meal, oil, and wine. You can classify them by what happens: There are burnt offerings, where the whole gift goes up as smoke. There are offerings where part is "turned to smoke" and part is eaten by the priests, and wave offerings where the whole thing goes to the priests after being waved before the altar. These can be thought of as a system of taxes on the people to support the priesthood. There are offerings where part goes up in smoke, part goes to the priests, and part goes home with the person who offered it -- for dinner. You can classify offerings by why they are made: There are daily offerings, special Sabbath offerings, festival offerings, peace offereings, offerings of thanksgiving, offerings marking the return of someone to ritual purity, and sin offerings.
