Aadi the month of Goddess: The Tamil month, Aadi (July 17th – August 16th), is famous for the festivals and feasts organized to honor the Mother Goddess. This holy month is capable of bringing special blessings and grace of the Goddess upon her devotees. Mother is the kindest of all beings; she is ready to do anything for the sake of her children. Goddess worship takes you nearer to divinity. When you approach the highest power as a child, your path to spirituality becomes easy. Worshipping the Goddess during the Aadi month shall help you realize your goals, and her grace will protect you like armor and root out negativity in you. During the entire month of Aadi, devotees conduct special poojas to satisfy the Goddess. These unique and special Aadi rituals can bring significant changes to their life. Powerspot Poojas & Donations related to Aadi Month Pillai Center is organizing many special powerspot poojas and events to bring you the blessings of the Goddess. Below are our Aadi month Pooja packages. The 4 Aadi Fridays 2021 Package The Fridays of the Aadi month are very special for the Goddess; praying to her on Aadi Fridays would solve all kinds of life problems. The 4 Aadi Fridays 2021 Package will consist of the following poojas. • Archana to Goddess at Powerspots for 4 Fridays (Each Friday One Powerspot) • Ashtottaram Archana (Pooja By Chanting 108 Names) to Angali at Dr. Pillai Powerspot for 4 Fridays • A Lemon Mala Offering to Goddess for 4 Aadi Fridays at Powerspot • 108 Bottles of Rose Water Sponsor to Goddess at Powerspot on Last Aadi Friday • Porridge Donation to Poor and Needy for 4 Fridays • Trishati Archana (Pooja By Chanting 300 Names) to Goddess Bhagavati with Red Flowers at Kerala Powerspot for 4 Fridays • Saparivara Pooja to Nava Durga at Kerala Powerspot for 4 Fridays • Offering Ghee Payasam as Nivedhyam to Goddess at Kerala Powerspot for 4 Fridays • 4-Priest Sri Vidya Sahida Sampudikarana Lalita Sahasranamam Homa at AstroVed Remedy Center on First Friday • 3-Priest Mangalambika Homa at AstroVed Remedy Center on Second Friday • 3-Priest Ashtabuja Durga Homa at AstroVed Remedy Center on Third Friday • 3-Priest Angali Homa at AstroVed Remedy Center on Fourth Friday • 4-Priest Sowbhagya Pratyangira Homa at AstroVed Remedy Center on Last Aadi Friday • Sri Mooka Pancha Sathi Chanting on Last Aadi Friday Bhagavati Seva Duo Package The Bhagavati Seva Duo Package will conduct pooja to Goddess Rajarajeswari according to the Kerala tradition. She is a powerful form of Goddess who can bring significant changes to your life. This duo package consists of the following pooja and rituals. • Grand Bhagavati Seva Pooja on First and Last Day of Aadi Month • Durga Suktam Pushpanjali to Bhagavati at Kerala Powerspot on First and Last Day of Aadi Month • Offering Ghee Payasam to Goddess at Kerala Powerspot on First and Last Day of Aadi Month The Aadi Perukku Package Aadi Perukku is a festival of prosperity and fertility. Therefore, it is the right time to pray to Goddess Annapoorneshwari, the Goddess of food, nourishment, and prosperity. Invoking her during Aadi Perukku can remove scarcity of food and grant fertility to life. • 3-Priest Annapoorneshwari Homa (Scarcity Remover and Prosperity Bestower Fire Lab) at AstroVed Remedy Center • Archana (Pooja) to Annapoorneshwari at 3 Powerspots on Aadi Perukku Day • Mahalakshmi Trishati Archana (Pooja Chanting the 300 names of Mahalakshmi) at AstroVed Remedy Center • Dhana Dhanya Muttarukkal at Kerala Powerspot • Archana (Pooja) to Goddess Andal at Powerspot You can opt for the separate packages from above or might choose the All Goddess Power Package 2021. The All Goddess Power Package 2021 includes all the poojas of the 3 Packages. Would you mind reaching out to us for more details about the Aadi powerspot poojas & donations? Note: Pillai Center does not charge its members for the temple Poojas included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The importance of Guru A Guru is accorded very prominent status in the Eastern philosophical tradition. Hindu scriptures lay down Maata (Mother), Pitha (Father), Guru (Teacher), and Deivam (God) as the steps for an individual's spiritual progress. Several ancient scriptures hail Guru at par with God. Guru is a Sanskrit that means, 'One who shows light.' Yes, it the Guru who banishes the ignorance in his student by lighting the lamp of knowledge. Vedas say that God created Gurus as he cannot come to us to teach each and everything. Students of ancient times would learn from the Guru by staying with him in his place. They will perform all kinds of services to the Guru and, while completing their studies, will express their gratitude by paying Guru Dakshana. Guru Mantra A popular Sanskrit sloka given below will help you understand the importance of the Guru. GururBrahma GururVishnu GururDevo Maheshwaraha| Guru Saakshaat ParaBrahma Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha|| Meaning of the Sloka: Guru is the Creator (Brahma), Guru is the Preserver(Vishnu), Guru is Destroyer(Maheshwara) Guru is the absolute (singular) Lord himself, Humble Salutations to that Guru. Guru Purnima Guru Purnima falls on the full moon day of Ashadha month of the Hindu calendar. It generally occurs during July or August of the Gregorian calendar. Devotees and students offer fruits, sweets, or flowers to their Guru. On Guru Purnima, Sage Ved Vyas is worshipped by the devotees and spiritual aspirants to progress spiritually. Things to do on Guru Purnima • Visit your teachers and 'Gurus' and pay your respects and gratitude by touching their feet. • If your Guru has already passed away, you can visit their Jeeva samadhi or pay your respects to their portrait. • You can observe fasting as a mark of respect to your Guru and indulge in meditation thinking of your Guru. Calendar of Events To celebrate the 2021 Guru Purnima, Pillai Center is hosting 22 days of free events. We invite you to take part in these events for the greater benefit of yourself and the world. The details of the events are given below for your reference. 1. Daily chanting and avatar aarthi The daily chanting and avatar Aarthi will be conducted a Pillai Center teacher, every day from July 1 - 21 at 6:30 pm PT. These events help in tuning your consciousness towards the Guru in preparation for Guru Purnima. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive multiplied benefits from chanting a key verse from the famous Guru Stotram, Dr. Pillai's Moola Mantra, and the performance of Avatar Aarthi—a practice given by Dr. Pillai to invoke miracles from the Guru. 2. Guru Purnima Webinar with Pillai Center Teacher The Guru Purnima webinar is scheduled for July 10 at 11 am PT and hosted by a Pillai Center Teacher. This webinar is organized to enlighten you about Guru Purnima and its significance, and why Guru Purnima is the most powerful time of the year to connect with your Guru. The webinar will reveal to you the techniques and special opportunities to join Dr. Pillai on Guru Purnima day. 3. Dr. Pillai's Guru Purnima Prep Webinar On July 18 at 11:00 am PT join Dr. Pillai for the Guru Purnima Prep Webinar live event to receive his message about the significance of Guru Purnima 2021 and to know the ways to use this auspicious time. You may also receive any in-the-moment teachings from Dr.Pillai that he is inspired to share. 4. Time for Accessing the Grace of the Guru with Dr. Pillai On July 22 (Guru Purnima Day) at 10:30 pm PT, Dr. Pillai will be hosting the free event, Time for Accessing the Grace of the Guru. He will host this event during Jupiter (Guru) hora (the ideal time of Guru Brahaspathi) on Guru Purnima day to share teachings and darshan (energetic transmission) to students. Being in the presence of a Guru on Guru Purnima, virtual or physical, is considered a precious gift, so please use this rare opportunity and join this event led by Dr. Pillai. We welcome you to join the Pillai Center’s Guru Purnima Events of 2021 and receive the abundant blessings and grace of the Guru.

About this Event Participate in the first-ever, Virtual Birthday Retreat of Dr.Pillai, ​scheduled from 30-01-2021 to 01-02-2021. The below sessions are scheduled to happen in the 3-day retreat. Day 1: Never Before Released Birthday Temple Teachings Day 2: Premier Session #1 Day 3 (Penultimate day - Dr.Pillai's birthday): Essential Session & Premier Session #2​ Please enroll by January 22, 2021 and get ready to receive choicest blessings from the Enlightened Master. For more Info visit: https://www.pillaicenter.com/specials/2021-birthday-proxy Pillaicenter Official Website: https://www.pillaicenter.com/