ICAD is pleased to inform you that Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam is returning to Dorset this year.

Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam - A Divine Celebration

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam

• 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Mangala Haarathi

• 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Maha Prasadam

Join us for a sacred and joyous celebration as we come together to perform Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam, a divine ritual that brings blessings and happiness to all devotees. Deva Venkateshwara's marriage to Sridevi and Bhudevi was a momentous event filled with divine grace, and by re-enacting this wedding, we aim to make the Deva joyful and grant boons to all who participate.

Participation in the Kalyanam is free, but we kindly request you to register to confirm your attendance and help us make the necessary arrangements.

Donations for the Kalyanam/Dorset Ganesh Mandir project can be made to:

• Account Name: ICAD

• Account Number: 67333435

• Sort Code: 08-92-99

For online donations please visit- https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/3554788

Your generous contributions will support the growth and development of our cultural initiatives.

For those who are curious about the significance of this event, here's a brief explanation based on the Bhavishyottara Purana:

In Kaliyuga, Deva Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Krishna, was born to Vakula Mata (Yashoda). One of the purposes of this avatar was to fulfill a promise made by Krishna to Yashoda in the Dwapara Yuga. She had expressed her desire to witness one of his weddings.

The divine marriage of Deva Venkateshwara to Sridevi and Bhudevi was a moment of immense happiness and joy. To share in this joy, the Deva blessed and granted boons to all his devotees. Hence, devotees perform Nitya Kalyanam, a daily ritualistic wedding, at Tirupati to recreate the happiness felt by the Deva on his wedding day.

Participating in this ritual is believed to bring blessings and happiness to all devotees. 🙏

To learn more about our organisation, please visit www.icad.org.uk.

If you wish to volunteer for this event or have any inquiries, please feel free to contact ICAD at trustee@icad.org.uk.

Your support and participation are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing this auspicious occasion with you.

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