| SRI VITTAL RUKMINI SAMSTHAN - DESCRIPTIVE TOUR |
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There is a big arch beautifying the entrance saying Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan with Santh Namdev and Santh Thukaram on either side of it.
Lively statues of Santh Namdev and Thukaram are welcoming all the devotees to Dakshina Pandaripuram.
There is no exaggeration when we call Dakshina Pandaripuram as Bhoo Vaikuntam; one would definitely feel the difference after stepping into Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan.
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| Sri Pandurangan Rukmini Devi |
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Lord Sri Pandurangan and Goddess Rakumayee alias Rukmini Devi were brought from Pandharpur, Maharashtra after a
dip in the holy river Chandra Bhaga. Paranur Mahathma Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal (Sri Sri Anna) consecrated the dieties on 6th September 1998.
Sri Pandurangan and Rukmini Devi are of 4 Ft and 3.5 Ft in height respectively.
One can not describe the beauty of Lord Vittal and Rukmini Devi, who are standing on the Bricks keeping thier hands on their hips.
Lord Vittal appears with Turban or Crown on His head, wearing jewels all over His body and Sandal (Gopi Chandan) with Bhukka (Black color powder) on His forehead.
Similarly Rukmini Devi looks like a queen of all queens having a crown on Her head and ornaments on Her body with a traditional Indian hair style.
Overall appearence reminds us of Santh Thukaram Maharaj's Abhang Sundarathe dhyana ubhe vitevaree.
Abhishekam and special poojas are performed on all the Ekadasi days and other special occasions.
Sanctum is consecrated with Gold coated Brass Simhasan. Installation was done by Sri Anirudha Badve Patil, the Chief Preist of Sri Vittal Rukmini Mandir, Pandharpur.
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| Sri Radha Krishnan - Uthsavar |
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Sri Krishnan and Radha steal the hearts of Bhakthas with their boundless charm and charisma. Sri Krishnan and Radha are adorned as Sri Vittal and Rukmini Devi on Ashada Ekadasi, Karthigai Ekadasi Uthsavam and as Sri Rama and Seetha Devi on Sri Rama Navami Uthsavam and as Vennai Thazhi Krishnan on Gokulashtami Uthsavam. One can only experience and not explain the beauty of these alankarams. Abishekam, special poojas, Radha Kalyanam and Seetha Kalyanam are performed for Uthsavar on special occasions. Uthsavar always accompanies Sri Vittaldas Maharaj for all Satsangs outside the Ashram.
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| Guruji Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal's Padugai |
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In Tamil, there is a saying Guru Arul Illayel Thiru Arul Illai, meaning God’s grace is bestowed only through Guru’s grace. Sri Vittaldas Maharaj is the most blessed-disciple of the Guru Parampara of Gnanananda Giri Swamigal of Dhakshina Halasyam, H H Sri Sri Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal (Guruji). Sri Guruji's silver coated Padugai blesses and guides Sri Vittaldas Maharaj’s satsangs no matter where He travels. Abishekam and special Pooja are performed on all the special occasions and on Sri Guruji's Aradhana Uthsavam.
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There is a big statue of Lord Vittumaja Lenkurawala right next to Sanctum of Sri Vittal Rukmini. Abhang Vittumaja Lenkurawala describes
the greatness of Lord Pandurangan carrying all His devotees like Sanths Nivruthi Dev, Sopana Dev, Gnaneshwar, Gorakumbar, Chokamela etc.
This form of Lord Vittal exemplifies the grace of Sri Pandurangan that He can do anything and everything for His ardent devotees.
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| Icons of Sri Anantharama, Sri Narayana and Sri Anjaneya Deekshithar |
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The great ancestors of Sri Vittaldas Maharaj are always showering their blessings in Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan, which one can feel by looking at the icons of Sengalipuram Brahmashri Anantharama Deekshithar, Brahmashri Narayana Deekshithar and Brahmashri Anjaneya Deekshithar on the right side of the Sanctum. Sri Vittaldas Maharaj is the grandson of Brahmashri Narayana Deekshithar who is the younger brother of Sengalipuram Brahmashri Anantharama Deekshithar, a great exponent of epics like Ramayanam, Bhagavatham, Narayaneeyam etc.,.
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There is an exceptional GoSala named Sri Gokulam inside Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan premises. The uniqueness of this Gosala is that all the cows here are of Sri Brindhavan, Sri Govardhan and Sri Dwaraka origin. The cows of this GoSala belong to the parampara of cows grazed by LORD SHRI KRISHNA Himself.
The cows were brought from Sri Brindhavan, Sri Govardhan and Sri Dwaraka with utmost care accompanied by veterinary doctors. GoSamrakshanam is being carried out scrupulously.
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The holy pond inside Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan where Sri Pandurangan and Rukmini Devi take a holy dip (Avabrutha Snanam) is verily the punya theerth Chandrabhaga of Pandharpur.
All devotees are blessed to take a holy dip in this Chandrabhaga pond and have the dharshan of Sri Vittal Rukmini.
It is a wonderful sight to witness Sri Pandurangan and Rukmini Devi taking joyous rounds in the pond during the last day event of Sri Gokulashtami Uthsavam called Theppam.
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Bhakthas paying a holy visit to Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan throughout the year including the regular days and special occasions, have the facility to stay inside the premises. Cottages are available with all basic amenities and provided to Bhakthas free of cost. These Dharmashalas help the devotees to stay and enjoy all the Uthsavam events lasting even more than a week, without having to worry about a place to stay and commute to Ashram.
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Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan hosts two kitchens and two dining halls. One kitchen and dining hall is to address the daily needs. Other big kitchen and dining hall has the facility to host Annadhanam for thousands of devotees participating in the special occasions like Sri Gokulashtami Uthsavam, Bhagavatha Mela etc.
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