1. What is goal of Athirathram?

The goal of Athirathram is the prosperity of the people at large by energizing and protecting the environment. The Sun is considered as the main source of energy supply, and fire is considered as a representation of the Sun’s energy.
According to the ancient texts on Yaagam, any offer to Fire as a god, is actually an offer to Sun. Any such offer is either to enrich energy in the environment or to destroy the undesirable elements in the environment, and thus, in both ways, environment is protected.

2. What is Samatha Lokseva Samithi?

Samatha Lokseva Samithi which is a Social Organization committed for socio-spiritual services of mankind for extending its helping hand to the people at the hour of need and to impart Spiritual knowledge by conducting Yagas and other devotional activities, Yoga etc. has been established in the year 1995 in the name of Samatha Seva Samithi as a registered cooperative body and later changed the name as SAMATHA LOKSEVA SAMITHI  and converted as Registered Trust, vide registration No. BK-IV/142/07 dated 12.07.2007 .

3. Why is the Athirathram needed?

The objective of Athirathram is to promote universal harmony, marked by peace, solidarity, prosperity and spiritual enlightenment, and is regarded as extremely relevant today, with the world witnessing a marked rise in discontentment, violence and strife. It is proclaimed by VEDAS that by  indirect participation or witnessing this Supreme Shroutha Somayaga  "ATHIRATHRAM" will help to eradicate  the difficulties  one is experiencing due to the sins committed by an individual   or his ancestors  in the past 7 generations (SAPTA JANMA KRITHA PAAPA PARIHARAM).

4. Is it open only for the Hindu community?

Athirathram cuts through all barriers – caste, religion, race, colour and sex – making it a true union of humanity as one to invoke the bounty of Universal Energy to promote solidarity and peace.

5. What exactly happens during an Athirathram?

It is believed that the 12-day ritual will help cleanse the atmosphere; purify the soul and mind of all participants and visitors at the event.

6. Why is Bhadrachalam selected for the Athirathram?

Hamlet of the famous Bhadradri Ramaswamy temple town. The choice of Bhadrachalam as the is in line with geographic and vaasthu principles (River Godavari, Dandakaranya, Rama Kshetra, Bhadra Parvatha) . The yagashala (where the ceremonies will be performed) is uniquely positioned to imbibe the energy of the sun, which has made Bhadrachalam the venue for almost all key yagas held in Andhra pardesh in the past.


7. Who will conduct the yagam?

Bhadrachalam Athirathram 2012 will be led under the stewardship and guidance of Brahmasri. Kesapragada Hariharanadha Sarma By Brahmasri. Naduvam Narayanan Somayajipad & Smt. Savithri Pathinadi of Thrissur, Kerala.


8. Can public visit the event?

Yes. The public can visit the event.

9. How can the public partner in the event?

This event calls for an abundance of resources and human endeavour. Public can register as volunteers during the event. Financial contributions for the conduct of the Yagam can be made through cheques, demand draft, or direct bank transfer, in the name of ATHIRATHRAM , A/c. SAMATHA LOKSEVA SAMITHI, A/C. 103111100000900, ANDHRABANK, SSI BRANCH, NACHARAM HYDERABAD. IFSC :ADNB0001031.

10. what is history of Athirathram?

It shall be remembered and recalled here that as per the RAMAYANA (Baalakaanda- 14th Sarga) this “ATHIRATHRAM” has been performed by Dasaratha Maharaja and all other “RAGHU VAMSHAJAS”.

The ritual emerged from predecessor rituals, which were incorporated as building blocks, around the 10th century BC, and was likely continuously practiced until the late Vedic period, or the 6th century BC. In post-Vedic times, there were various revivals of the practice, under the Gupta Empire in the north (ca. 4th to 6th century), and under the Chola Empire in the south (ca. 9th century), but by the 11th century, the practice was held to have been discontinued; except for the Nambudiris of Kerala.

Athirathram 1901, 1918, 1956 &1975 after completion of all the rites and Poornahuthi an hour later, a heavy downpour rain fell over the area which the sponsors claimed was true to tradition and marked the "success" of the yagna, Those present at the concluding rites claimed that a "garuda"(eagle) flew over the yagnasala as it was set on fire, in confirmation of another traditional belief The recently performed “ATHIRATHRAM” from 04.Apr.2011 to 15 April,2011 has shown the power of "VEDA & MANTRAS" by appearing an 'Eagle' at a particular time and the'Downpour Rain' at the end of Athirathram;
the fact that the "NIDHI" at SRI ANANTHA PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE at TRIVENDRUM has come out to lime light with in two months after the completion of Athirathram at Panjal, Trichur district, Kerala after 36 years since 1975 Panjal Athirathram, also cannot be ignored .

11.Programme?

This 12 day ritual starting on 21.04.2012.has its first 3 days meant for Deekshadina’s, and then 6 days of Upassaddina’s. The remaining 3days are meant for the most important part of Athiraathram, namely, the Suthyam. Each layer of the altar is constructed daily and thus the five-layer altar will consume as many days commencing Day-4 to Day-8. The altar consecration is done on day-9. Suthyam days would commence in the morning of the10th day which will continue till the end of the Athirathram Poornahuti on 02.05.2012, uninterrupted.