H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Andhra Pradesh// JAI SHRI MATAJI //REGIONAL SAHAJA YOGA SEMINARANDSHRI GANESH PUJA - 20196th, 7th and 8th September 2019 – Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry),Andhra Pradesh.

“But Shri Ganesha’s greatest contribution to Sahaja Yoga is that He makes you feel Myvibrations. He makes you feel the beauty of purity and simplicity. It’s only possible ifShri Ganesha is awakened within you. Also the Kundalini won’t rise without thesanction of this chancellor. He is the one sitting on Mooladhara. But you should know Heis on every chakra. Innocence cures all the maladies, physical, mental, emotional,specially the spiritual one.”- H.H.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (September 10th, 1995 – Cabella)

H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Andhra Pradesh

Dear Sahaji Brothers and Sisters,By the infinite Grace and Blessings of Our Beloved Mother Shri Mataji,Andhra Pradesh will host Regional Sahaja Yoga Seminar and Shri GaneshPuja, which will be conducted in Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry)from6th September 2019 to 8th September 2019. We cordially invite all theSahaja Yogi brothers and sisters to Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry) toworship OUR DIVINE MOTHER in the form of Shri Ganesha and enjoy theDivine vibrations and grow in our Spiritual ascent!Seminar Venue:Jk Gardens Function Hall, Sahaja Yoga Seminar Pendal, Jawahalal NehruRoad (JN Road), Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry)-533 003, AndhraPradesh.This will be an intense workshop aimed at helping Sahaja Yogis to godeeper in ascent. We extend a warm welcome to all our Sahaja Yogibrothers and sisters. We request you to please share the details of thisprogram with your collective members and invite all Sahaja Yogis to attendand enjoy the collective sessions.With love and respect,Yours sincerely,Seminar Organizing Committee

Contact Persons:

Registration: Sri. K.V.Suresh Babu (098491 82482) and Sri K.Swami Babu(099492 13321)Accommodation and Hotel Staying : Sri. I.V.Rama Rao (090302 30078)and Sri.T.V.R.Subbanna (098486 56757)Transportation: Capt. P. Babu Rao (091776 22422)and Sri D.Yedukondalu(098481 84499)Cultural Programs: Smt. B.V.Padmavathi (098665 21844, 070133 68921)There will be musical evening and cultural performance on 6th and 7thSeptember evening. The group performances presenting Indian Cultureand of Spiritual Significance are welcome from various states and districts.The Cultural Committee will decide about it’s selection for the performancein available slots.Those who wish to participate in the Cultural programmes, Plz inform usby July 31st 2019 through mail: ganeshpooja699@gmail.com)Site Visiting:Sri D.Yedukondalu(098481 84499) and Sri.G.Gopala Rao (088979 97200)For Additional Details:Sri A.Hanumantha Rao ( Bujji) (098493 79979),Sri T.Madhusudhana Rao (098850 41837),Sri.Y.Ravi Kumar (094945 49179),Sri S.N.V.G Prasad (098666 05369),Sri S.Sankar Rao (099495 56929),Sri A.Narayana Rao (097017 77068),Sri E.Damodar Goud (083338 86724)Smt. B.V. Padmavathi Sri T.S.Baba(State Coordinator) (Trustee)Mobile No : 098665 21844, 070133 68921 Mobile No: 098662 54491E-mail : bolla.padmavathi@gmail.com

H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Andhra Pradesh

“SEMINAR SCHEDULE”

1st day 6th September 2019 (Friday)

PROGRAMME TIMEMorning Meditation 6:00 to 7:00 amArrival and Registration From 7:30 amBreakfast 8:30 to 10:00 amInaguration, Welcome Address, Small ShriGanesh Puja 10:00 amHawan 11:00 amLunch 1:30 to 2:30 pmSeminar Session -I 2:30 to 5:00 pmTea 5:00 pmCulturals & Musical Evening 7:00 pmDinner 8:30 pm Onwards2nd day 7th September 2019 (Saturday)

PROGRAMME TIMEMorning Meditation 6:00 to 7:00 amBreakfast 8:00 to 9:00 amMeditation followed by Shri Karthikeya smallPuja 9:00 to 10:00 amSeminar Session – II 10:00 to 1:30 pmLunch 1:30 to 2:30 pmSeminar Session – III 2:30 to 5:00 pmTea 5:00 pmCultural & Musical Evening 7:00 pm OnwardsDinner 8:30 pm Onwards

3rd day 8th September (Sunday)

PROGRAMME TIMEMorning Meditation 6:00 to 7:00 amBreakfast 8:00 to 9:00 amArrival of Shri Mataji & Meditation 9:30 to 10:30 amShri Ganesh Puja 10:30 amMahaprasad 1:30 pmDeparture 3:00 pm OnwardsPublic Program 6:00 pmSEMINAR CONTRIBUTIONADULT Rs.1500/-YUVA SHAKTI Rs.1000/-CHILDREN between 6 to 12 years Rs.600/-CHILDREN Below Six year are exempted

These charges take care of the accommodation and food arrangementsfrom 6th Sep 2019 Morning to till afternoon on 8th Sep 2019.Hotel rooms nearby and transportation can be availed at additional cost.All Sahaja Yogis/Yoginis are requested to kindly send their SeminarContribution before 21st August 2019, so that proper arrangements canbe made at Seminar and Puja site.

Mode of payment of Seminar expensesThe Seminar expenses may be made by DD in the name of “H H SHRIMATAJI NIRMALA DEVI SAHAJA YOGA TRUST, ANDHRA PRADESH” ordirectly into the Account Below can be deposited through any CBS branchofName of City / State : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.Bank Name & Address : AXIS BANK LIMITED, MVP COLONY BRANCH,VISAKHAPATNAM, A.PSavings Account No. : 915010006109534IFSC Code No. : UTIB0000557

For any questions regarding payment details please contact any offollowing members: Sri. K.V.Suresh Babu (098491 82482) and Capt. P.Babu Rao (091776 22422)Registration details and DD can be sent at the following address:Sri.K.V.SURESH BABU, D.No : 16-3-72, Shri Mataji Nilayam, Sharoff Bazaar,Hari om Cut Pieces Upstairs, TENALI – 522 201, GUNTUR Dist. Mobile No :098491 82482, E-mail : ganeshpooja699@gmail.comThose who are paying directly into the bank Account should send email toSri.K.V.SURESH BABU, Mobile No : 098491 82482, E-mail :ganeshpooja699@gmail.com giving details like Transaction no., BankName, Branch Name, List of participants to whom the payment is made.”Note:The Sahajayogis wish to stay in hotel will have to bear the hotelexpenses and also transport expenses to the venue. Assistance may bemade available for finding out suitable hotels.The Puja Site Accommodation in nearby Marriage Halls and waterproofpendals is arranged by Organizing Committee.1. The Sahajayogis are requested to register themselves by depositing theSeminar contribution by 21st Aug 2019 through the center coordinator.2. The coupons will be distributed to the pre-registered yogis through theirDistrict/ center coordinators3. The authorized person name should be mentioned for couponscollection.4. All are requested to send complete information of seminar amount,deposited in bank. It should be filled in the format of informationattached.5. The reception points/ Transport Counter shall be made at RajahmundryAirport and Rajahmundry Railway Stations and Bus Station also.

H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust – Andhra PradeshREGIONAL SAHAJA YOGA SEMINAR AND SHRI GANESH PUJA – 20196th, 7th and 8th September 2019,

Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry), Andhra Pradesh.

DETAILS OF PAYMENTName of Center :(Kindly mention the city and the State)Name & Phone No. of leader of the group:(Who will collect the coupon at Seminar Site)NO OF SAHAJYOGIS No. ofChildren6 to 12Yrs

TotalAmount(Adults)@1500/-

TotalAmountYuva@1000/-

TotalAmountChild (6to 12Yrs) @600/-

TotalAmountAdults Yuva ShakthiGents Ladies TotalAdults Boys Girls TotalYuvaShakthi

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM(Rajahmundry)- Spiritual Significance.

Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city located in EastGodavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is located on the banksof Godavari River. It is a Municipal corporation and also the headquarters ofbothRajahmundry Rural and Rajahmundry Urban mandals. It is administeredunder Rajahmundry revenue division.As per 2018 Census, it is the fourth most populouscity in the state, with a population of 782,375.The city is known for its Historical,Cultural, Agricultural and Economic backgrounds and hence, it is known as the CulturalCapital of Andhra Pradesh. The Road cum Rail bridge across Godavari River which is oneof the longest of it's kind, connects the city with the town of Kovvur.Rajahmundry was established by Ammaraja Vishnuvardhana the First (919–934 AD).The city as a prominent settlement can be traced back to the rule of the EasternChalukya king Rajaraja Narendra, who reigned around 1022AD.Remains of 11thCentury palaces and forts still exist.Rulers: Eastern Chalukyas Kakatiyas Reddy and Gajapathi Rulers Vijayanagar Rulers Nizam Rule European Rulers and ZamindarsRajamahendravaram was under Dutch rule for some time. In 1602, the Dutchconstructed a fort here. In 1857, the British conquered the Dutch. They converted it intoa jail in 1864 and elevated it into a central jail in 1870. The jail is spread over 196 acres(79 ha) out of which the buildings occupy 37.24 acres (15.07 ha).In the Madras Presidency, the District of Rajahmundry was created in 1823.It wasreorganised in 1859 and was bifurcated into Godavari and Krishna districts. DuringBritish rule, Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was furtherbifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When the Godavaridistrict was split, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari.Rajahmundrywas the hotbed of several movements during India's freedom struggle and acted as abase for many key leaders. When the Indian National Congress had its first meeting inBombay (Mumbai), two leaders from Rajahmundry, Nyapathi Subba Rao and KandukuriVeeresalingam, participated in it. Subba Rao, founder of Hindu Samaj in Rajahmundry,was also one of the six founders of India's noted English daily, The Hindu.The Renaissance of Andhra Pradesh started in Rajahmundry. KandukuriVeeresalingam is known as the Father of reforms in Andhra Pradesh. He started amonthly magazine Vivekavardhini, and a school for girls at Dowleswaram in 1874. Thefirst widow remarriage took place on 11 December 1881. A society with 16 memberswas started on 22 June 1884, which used to look after widow remarriages inRajahmundry. The town hall was established in 1890 by Veeresalingam. Bipin ChandraPal visited Rajahmundry in April 1905 during the Vandemataram Movement. During hisvisits, he used to address the public in "Pal Chowk" (the present-day Kotipalli Bus

Stand). Annie Besant visited Rajahmundry twice. First, she came during the foundationsof a branch of the Divya Gyan Samaj at Alcot Gardens were being laid. She came againduring the opening ceremony. Ramakrishna Mission was established in the city during1950–51 near Kambal tank. The place is now the Ayakar Bhavan.Rajahmundry is acclaimed as the birthplace of the Telugu language – its grammar andscript evolved from the pen of the city-born poet Nannayya. Also known as 'Ādi Kavi'(the first poet) of Telugu, Nannayya, along with Tikkana and Yerrana, translatedthe Sanskrit version of Mahabharata into Telugu. Kandukuri Veeresalingam – a socialreformer and the author of Rajashekhara Charithra, the first Telugu novel – was alsofrom Rajahmundry.

Godavari Rail Bridges view from PushkharGhat

Dowleswaram Barrage near Rajamahendravaram on River GodavariTransport Details:

By Road :State Transport and private operators have bus services toRajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry) from the cities like Hyderabad,Chennai, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Bhuvaneswar.Puja place is just 10 minutes away from APSRTC Bus Station. The Transportfacility will be made available by Organizing Committee.Air Port :

Rajahmundry(RJA) Airport, situated near Madhurapudi 18 km away fromthe heart of the city. Spicejet, IndiGo and TruJet are airlines. The airport hasdirect services to Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore.The state governmentis very keen in developing the airport as a national airport.

Rajahmundry ( RJA) Airport is 10 km from Puja Place. It is just 15 minutesdrive by road.Vijayawada (VGA) Airport is 150 KM from Puja Place. It is 2.5 Hrs drive byroadRailway:Rajahmundry(RJY) Railway station is classified as an A category stationin Vijayawada railway division. It is located on the Howrah-Chennai mainline of South Central Railway zone.You can arrive these station suitable to your train route.Puja place is just 15 minutes away from these Railway Station. TheTransport facility will be made available by Organizing Committee.For Any Assistance please write us : ganeshpooja699@gmail.com

Visiting Places Near by Rajahmundry

1.PAPI Hills : (If water level permits in River Godavari at that time)At a distance of 60 km from Rajahmundry, 180 km from Vijayawada, 20 km fromPolavaram, 260 km from Vizag & 410 km from Hyderabad, Papi Kondalu is abreathtakingly beautiful hill range bounded by River Godavari in the state of AndhraPradesh. Papi hills are a set of three hills which form a beautiful gorge on the GodavariRiver spread across East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Entire area of PapiKondalu is covered by tropical rain forests and it was recently declared as a protectedNational Park and is one of the top places to experience the Tourism in Andhra Pradesh.Papikondalu is one of the top attractions you must include in Vizag tour packages.The original name for this hill range was 'Papidi Kondalu'. Papidi is a rough translationfor partition in Telugu. It is believed that the place was visited by Lord Rama andgoddess Sita during their exile. Papi Kondalu has to be reached by boat fromRajahmundry, Pattiseema (35 km from Rajahmundry), Polavaram (40 km fromRajahmundry), Kunavaram (50 km from Bhadrachalam) or Sriram Giri (60 km fromBhadrachalam). The boat service from Rajahmundry to Bhadrachalam is a wonderfulexperience and it is operated in post monsoon season.Apart from enjoying the view of the hills, valley and waterfalls, tourists can engage inactivities like camping and trekking. There are several sights that fall on the way likePerantallapalli, Gandipochamma Temple and Pattiseema. Several tribal communitieshave made their dwellings on these hills whose main occupation is agriculture, fishingand making handicrafts. There is a waterfall at Munivaatam that is a popular touristattraction.

2.Ainavill Shri Siddi Vinayaka (Swayambhu)Temple:Ainavilli Siddi Vinayaka Temple is believed to be Self- manifested. There are shrines forKala bhairava, Visweswara, Annapurna Devi, Sri Bhu Sametha Kesava Swamy Locatedwithin the temple complex.It is believed that this deity exists from Krutayugam. In 14th Century AD, Great ScholarSankara Battu mentioned this temple in this Sanskrti “ Sri Pada Vallabha Charitha” 5tthchapter.As mentioned in the Charitha, the villagers performed a Sarva Ganapathi MahaYagna in 1320 AD and Lord appeared in the Yagna fire and accepted the offerings. Lordtold them that he will take birth as Sri Pada Srivallabha. In the same chapter, it wasmentioned that three atheists commented Ganapathi because which they took the birthwith disabilities Dumb, Deaf and Blind.Later, these discovered the Idol in the well whileploughing and got their actual forms.This place popular by the name KanipakamVinayaka.Ainavilli Vinayaka self- manifested here and is older than KanipakamVinayaka Temple.It is also said that Daksha Prajapathi offered prayers to the Lord atDakaha Yagna.

3.Draksharama (Swayambhu) :

Draksharama is a town in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.The Bhimeswara Swamy temple in this town is one of the five temples of Shiva knownas Pancharama Kshetras. The Manikyamba temple in this town is one of the eighteentemples of Maha Shakti Pithas in India.Daksha prajapati is son of Lord Brahma and grandson of Lord Vishnu. He rises to powerand becomes the head of all prajapatis with the help of trimurtis(Brahma, Vishnu andShiva). After rising to power and attaining powers from Creator, Preserver andDestroyers he starts getting arrogant. Daksha asks Chandra(Moon God) to marry his 27adopted daughters (Stars Ashwini, Bharani,....). Chandra accepts the proposal andmarries all 27 stars but loves Rohini a lot and neglects all other 26 stars. Due to hisnegligence remaining 26 daughters of Daksha goes to Daksha and complains about thebad behavior of Chandra. After getting furious by deeds of Chandra, Daksha gives him acurse to get infected by tuberculosis and die. Chandra goes to Lord Siva and begs hismercy. Siva being a kind god accepts his request and promises Chandra to save him.Daksha comes to Siva asking not to save Chandra. Siva rejects Daksha's appeal and tellshim that he will not break his promise of saving Chandra. This makes Daksha angry onShiva. Lord Vishnu then comes to rescue and makes Chandra undergo two transitionsSukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Chandra prays Siva to accept his living at Siva's feet.Siva lifts Chandra from the feet and places him on his head thus becoming "ChandraMouleesawara". This ego spat between Siva and Daksha worsens meanwhile. Dakshawants his Daughter Sati to get married and announces Swayamvara in the thought ofinsulting Siva, Daksha keeps a statue of Shiva at the gate as a gate keeper. Sati chosesthat Siva statue as her husband. Siva comes and takes Sati with him to kailasa aftermarrying her. Daksha goes furious about this and grows enmity with Siva. After fewyears, Daksha announces yagna where he avoids inviting Siva and calls it "Nireeswarayagna". All devas warn him against the odds of not inviting and insulting Siva. Dakshagives them a cold shoulder and starts doing "Nireeswara Yagna".After knowing that her father is doing a great sin, Dakshayani/Sati wants to stop hisfather from doing that. She asks Siva to permit her to attend the "Nireeswara Yagna"and stop it. Siva warns her not to go as they were not invited. Sati wants to go at anycost and Siva accepts her request about going there. Sati reaches Daksha vaatika, asksher mother and sisters to stop yagna but they don't speak to her. She goes to all inviteesand asks them to stop the yagna but they won't help her. Finally she goes to her fatherand asks him to stop "Nireeswara yagna". Instead of stopping yagna Daksha startsabusing Siva and Sati humiliating her from every side. Due to the great insult happenedto her and her husband Sati immolates herself at "Daksha aaraama".Knowing about the immolation of Sati, Siva goes into deep pain and anger. He danceslike a maniac in grief and anger. Then plucks one of his matted dread locks and hits it tothe ground from which a great warrior emerges. Siva names him "Vira Bhadra" the onewho gives safety with bravery and asks him to go to "Daksha aaraama" and killeveryone. Vira Bhadra goes to "Daksha aaraama" defeats everyone in the battle andbeheads "Daksha". Later by the request of Daksha's wife, Siva makes Daksha live againby fixing goats head to his body. With great grief Siva lifts the body of Sati and startsdancing. To control Siva's grief Vishnu cuts Sati's body into 18 parts and those parts getsfallen at different places in India. The place where Sati's body parts were fallen are

called Shakti Peetas. Here at Draksharamam Navel area of Sati devi was fallen hence theconsort of Siva(Bheemeswara) was called "Maanikyaamba". Where Mani means navel inSanksrit, goddess was named "Maanikyaamba". Thus becoming "Bheemeswara andMaanikyaamba" of Drakshaarama.

Draksharama – Shri Shiva Temple

Inside view of the temple

4.Antarvedi :Also known as "Dakshina Kashi (Kashi of the South), Antarvedi, is an important pilgrimcentre in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh state in India, situated at theinterior part at East coast. Lord Brahma, in order to get freed from the sins he hadcommitted against Lord Sankara, had performed Rudrayaga and installed Lord Neelakantheswara there. As that place was made a stage or "Vedik" to perform the Yagam, itwas named as "ANTARVEDI" It is a small village in Sakhinetipalle Mandal which islocated close to Narsapur near the Bay of Bengal Coast and Vashishtha River. This riveris said to have been brought by Maharishi Vashishtha, one of the Sapthrishis(sevengreat sages) of Hindu Mythology. It draws people from far off places throughout theyear because of its unique rarity: the confluence or mergence of Bay of Bengal andVashishtha River, a tributary of River Godavari. The place of confluence where themighty ocean Bay of Bengal meets the Vashishtha River is called the "Sapta SagaraSangam Pradesam" and also as "Anna Chelli Gattu". One can even taste the water here asit is not salty but quite sweet!!!! Unbelievable but true!!! This place is the last and themost important of the seven sacred bathing places. It is popularly believed that theTretha Yugam episode of Ksheera Sagara Mathanam took place here.

Antarvedi||Godavari River Merging into Bay Of Bengal ||Anna chellila Gattu

5.Indra Keeladri Hill – Shri Kanakadurga (Swayambhu)Temple

Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous hindu Temple of Goddess Durga locatedin Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is located on the Indrakeeladri hill, on thebanks of Krishna River. Kaalika puraana, Durgaa sapthashati and other vedic literaturehave mentioned about Goddess Kanaka Durga on the Indrakeelaadri and have describedthe deity as Swayambhu, (self-manifested) in Triteeya kalpa.According to a legend, the now verdant Vijayawada was once a rocky region strewnwith hills that obstructed the flow of River Krishna. The land was thus rendered unfitfor habitation or cultivation. Invocation to Lord Shiva for His intervention directed thehills to make way for the river. And the river started flowing unimpeded with all itsmight, through the tunnels or "Bejjam" bored into the hills by Lord Shiva. That is howthe place got its name BezawadaOne of the many mythologies associated with this place is that Arjuna prayed to LordShiva on top of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and the city derived its name"Vijayawada" after this victory. Another popular legend is about the triumph of goddessKanakadurga over the demon King Mahishasura. It is said that the growing menace ofdemons became unbearable for the natives. Sage Indrakila practiced severe penance,and when the goddess appeared the sage pleaded Her to reside on his head and keepvigil on the wicked demons. As per his wishes of killing the demons, Goddess Durgamade Indrakila Her permanent abode. Later, She also slayed the demon kingMahishasura freeing the people of Vijayawada from evilAt the Kanakadurga temple, the enchanting 4-foot-high (1.2 m) icon of the deity isbedecked in glittering ornaments and bright flowers. Her icon here depicts Her eight-armed form -each holding a powerful weapon- in a standing posture over the demonMahishashura and piercing him with Her trident. The goddess is the epitome of beautyAdjacent to the Kanakadurga temple is the shrine of Malleswara Swamy on theIndrakeeladri. By ascending the steps on the hill, one comes across little images ofdifferent deities, prominent among them are Kanaka Durga, Malleswara andKrishna(River).

Indra Keeladri Hill – Shri Kanakadurga Temple

6.Amaravati :Amaravati is the de facto capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The plannedcity is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, withinthe Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, being built on a 217 sq km riverfront designed tohave 51% of green spaces and 10% of water bodies. The word "Amaravati" derives fromthe historical Amaravathi village, the ancient capital of the Satavahanadynasty.The foundation stone was laid on 22 October 2015,at Uddandarayunipalem area by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The metropolitanarea of Guntur and Vijayawada are the major conurbations of Amaravati.Amaravati isbeing constructed to serve as the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh,after Telangana was split off as a separate state in 2014. The former capitalcity, Hyderabad, is now located inside Telangana. A new capital city had to be eitherassigned or constructed on the remaining territory of Andhra Pradesh and Amaravatiwas finally chosen as that. For a transitional period of no more than 10 years,Hyderabad could continue to serve as the residence of Andhra Pradesh's official stateinstitutions; thus, they are required to move to the newly constructed capital ofAmaravati by 2024.As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (2014), Hyderabad became the capital ofthe then newly formed state of Telangana, post bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.However, Hyderabad would remain as the joint capital of both states for a period oftime not exceeding ten years. Hence, Amaravati is being built to serve as the capital ofAndhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh New Capital Amaravathi