Shadadhara Pratistha - Sponsorship Offerings

What is Shadadhara pratistha?

Shadadhara pratishta is a sacred consecration ritual that is performed before the construction of a temple in Kerala architecture performed for Maha Kshetras. The ritual involves digging a hole exactly at the place where the Idol will be installed and placing six specific objects, typically precious stones, within the foundation. The six structures are Aadharashila (Foundation stone), Nidhikumbha (pot of gems), Ashtadalapadma (eight-petaled lotus), Koorma (stone of tortoise), Yoganala (copper Tube) and Napumsakashila (neutral stone).

Significance of Shadadhara pratistha

This is a rare and immensely sacred ritual in a temple’s consecration process to bring a connection between the Temple deity and the physical space. Just as the subtle body of the human being has six power centres or chakras, the six structures installed in a temple can be seen as the power centres of the subtle body of the Temple deity. This process ensures activation and harmonization of the energy of the space and installs divine presence in the temple structure itself. It is one of the most advanced forms of consecrations or Pratiṣṭhā, emphasizing the sacredness and rarity of this divine occasion.

Why should I participate?
Attending in person or making an offering

Participating in a Shadadhara Pratishtha is considered deeply auspicious and spiritually rewarding in Hindu tradition. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in the most sacred foundation laying phase of this grand initiative to bring Lord Guruvayurappan to Vrindavan.

The key benefits and spiritual significance of participating in this sacred ceremony as per Vedic Scriptures are:

Be part of a historic beginning occurring in the divine presence of Brahmarishi Mohanji which will benefit generations to come and obtain the blessings and grace of Lord Guruvayurappan Krishna for yourself, your family and lineage.

Note

In case, the amount required for the pujas, annadaan and other categories has been met due to more number of people making an offering/samarpan, any excess funds would be used towards the construction of the Vrindavan Guruvayurappan temple.

Offerings

Four Days of Vedic Rituals and Puja

Extensive auspicious rituals and fire ceremonies (homa) conducted morning and evening over 4 days for invoking the blessings of deities and elemental forces, space purification and other Shadadhara pratishta rituals. One of the most rare and sacred opportunity to bring a devotee close to the divine.

Poojas	Details	Amount - All inclusive (Puja Dravyam/Materials , Dakshina and Transpiration charges)	Make an offering/samarpan
Day 1 June 15, 2025 (Evening)	Mahaganapati Homa Ganapathi Pooja (Sthala Suddhi) – Site purification Vaasthu Bali – Offering to presiding deities and elemental forces	Rs 30,000	You can make an offering/samarpan of * full puja or * any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Day 2 June 16, 2025 (Morning & Evening)	Mahaganapati Homa Aadharashila Sthapana – Foundation stone laying Nidhikalasha Samarppana – Offering valuables into the sacred pot Installation of Shilapadma, Shila Koorma, Rajatha Padma, Rajatha Koorma, Kanaka Padma, Kanaka Koorma, Yoganaala Shadadhara Suddhi and Pratishta rituals Ganapathi Dakshinamoorti Pooja, Vaishya Homa, Yoganaala Pratishta Vaastu Bali, Aadhareshtaka Nyasa, Ishtaka Pooja, Adhivasa Homa	Rs 1,00,000
Day 3 June 17, 2025 (Morning & Evening)	Mahaganapati Homa Ganapathi Pooja, Ishtaka Sthapana, Jalaavarta, Gartha Poorana Garbhanyasa Homa, Dravyanyasa Garbhanyasa Ceremony	Rs 50,000
Day 4 June 18, 2025 (Morning)	Mahaganapati Homa Padmapaduka Nyasa of the Sreekovil	Rs 20,000

Annadaan

Offering of food or Annadaan done especially during such sacred ceremony multiplies benefits and blessings. Take part in this selfless service during the Shadashara Pratishta ceremony. Food offerings will be made to the guests attending the ceremony as well as widow homes in Vrindavan during these days.

Annadaan	Amount	Make an offering/samarpan
Day 1 June 15, 2025	Rs 50,000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards annadaan for: * All four days * One or more days * Any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Day 2 June 16, 2025	Rs 50,000
Day 3 June 17, 2025	Rs 50,000
Day 4 June 18, 2025	Rs 50,000

Nidhikalasha Samarppana – Offering valuables into the sacred pot

Nidhikalasha Samarppana – Navaratna Gems :
Offering precious stones into the sacred pot. Installing this sacred vessel stands for abundance, prosperity, and the essence of creation and infuses the temple structure with spiritual potency and divine presence.

Gem Stones	Amount	Make an offering/samarpan
Navaratna Gems Stone set in a box - Ruby, Pearl, Red Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite (Gomed), and Cat's Eye.	Rs 7,500	You can make an offering/samarpan to put inside the Nidhikalasha - * one or more sets of these precious stones to be put into the sacred pot.
Navaratna Gems Stone set in a box - Ruby, Pearl, Red Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite (Gomed), and Cat's Eye.	Bring your own	You can offer them during the second day morning pujas

Nidhikalasha Samarppana – Offering valuables into the sacred pot - Metal Coins

Nidhikalasha Samarppana – Gold, Silver, other coins :
Offering Gold, Silver and other metal coins into the sacred pot. Installing this sacred vessel stands for abundance, prosperity, and the essence of creation and infuses the temple structure with spiritual potency and divine presence.

Metal Coins	Amount	Make an offering/samarpan
Coins in Gold with impression of conch, bow, mace, lotus, turtle	Rs 10,00 each	You can make an offering/samarpan to put inside the Nidhikalasha - * one or more coins
Coins in Silver with impression of conch, lotus, turtle	Rs 700 each
Coins in Gold, Silver, Copper	Bring your own
Normal coins of any denominations (any country )	Bring your own

Puja Vessel and Lamps - to be used for the 4-day Shadadhara Prathista pujas and future temple

Express your devotion and seek blessings of Lord Guruvayurappan by joining in the sacred offering of various vessels and lamps for the Shadadhara Pratishta ceremony which would eventually be used in the temple.

Puja Vessel Detail	Amount	Make an offering/samarpan
Aluminum Big Uruli/Bowl (40 inch) -1	Rs 10,000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards puja vessels for * One or more vessels * any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Small Uruli/Bowl (24 inch) - 1	Rs 5,000
Bronze Aluminum Uruli/Bowl (7 inch) - 2	Rs 10,000
Aluminum Uruli/Bowl (7 inch) - 2	Rs 4,000
Copper Kalasha/pot vessel - 2	Rs 3,000
Steel items - plates, vessels, etc.	Rs 15,000
Traditional Lamp (Nila Vilakku) 10inch - 5	Rs 10, 000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards puja lamps * All Lamps * any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Full Puja Vessels and Lamps (All of the above)	Rs 57, 000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards * Full puja vessels

Other Items

Express your devotion and seek blessings of Lord Guruvayurappan by joining in the sacred offering of Vastram (cloth), Pushpam (flowers) and Puja lamps for the Shadadhara Pratishta ceremony.

Other items	Details	Amount	Make an offering/samarpan
Vastram/Clothes	Yellow silk, Dhotis - single and double etc	Rs 15,000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards puja Vastram * All vastram * any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Flowers - Day 1	Lotus, Tulasi, Thechi ( Jungle Geranium), others	Rs 10,000	You can make an offering/samarpan towards flowers to be used during these four days * All Days * One Day * any amount in multiples of Rs 1000
Flowers - Day 2
Flowers - Day 3
Flowers - Day 4