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Amavasai (New Moon Day) Annadhanam
Participate in the loving memory of your ancestors on amavasai (New Moon Day) at the Holy Land of Dhanushkodi. Contributing towards annadhanam and serving hungry souls is a way to seek the blessings of your pitrus (Ancestors).
Spiritual Significance of Amavasai
New Moon day
Amavasai powerfully reminds us of the interconnectedness of life and the importance of honouring those who came before us, fostering a sense of gratitude, duty, and spiritual growth.
- Ancestor Worship
- Spiritual Cleansing
- Bathing in Sacred Rivers
Spiritual Significance of Amavasai
New Moon day
Amavasai powerfully reminds us of the interconnectedness of life and the importance of honouring those who came before us, fostering a sense of gratitude, duty, and spiritual growth.
- Ancestor Worship
- Spiritual Cleansing
- Bathing in Sacred Rivers
Amavasai is primarily known for its rituals dedicated to ancestors (Pitru Tarpanam). Hindus believe that offering prayers and rituals on this day helps them seek the blessings of their forefathers and bring peace to their departed souls.
Why one should do Pitru Rituals at Dhanushkodi?
Offering of respects and feeding the ancestors
By offering Pindam(rice balls) to Pitrus at Dhanushkodi, Pitrus (Ancestors) will be contented for a Kalpa ( One day in the life of Brahmā, lasting 4 billion 320 million years; equivalent to one thousand Divya-yugas
-Sri Suta, Brahma Kanda,
Chapter 30- Skanda Purana
-Sri Suta, Brahma Kanda,
Chapter 30- Skanda Purana
The Eternal Glory of Dhanushkodi
- Holy land blessed by Lord RamDhanushkodi is one of the three places picked by Lord Ram for pitru rituals.
- Visited in Ancient times by revered saints / sagesFrom Ashwathama, Son of Sage Drona to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has visited Dhanushkodi and taken the holy plunge.
- All the holy rivers in the universe are at the confluenceLord Ram,upon request from King Vibeeshana broke the setu(bridge) and summoned all the holy rivers and thirthas to descend on the gap at Dhanushkodi
- Dhanushkodi Thirtha - Remover of all sinsAccording to Skanda Purana - Dhanushkodi Thirtha is bestowed with such powers to absolve any sins one has if the person takes a holy dip once.
- Dhanushkodi - Pitru Mukthi Sthala (Sacred Space)Dhanushkodi is a pitru mukthi destination. Offering here grants salvation to the departed souls.
- Scientifically proven of divine energy presenceAccording to Geologists, The presence of Ramsetu( Adam's bridge) has energy to protect the surroundings. During 2004 Tsunami, The Ramsetu rocks prevented the coastline from being washed away.
Voice of Kodi
Those who offer Annadhanam in Dhanushkodi will be absolved of all Pitru Doshas. - Kodi Swamigal.
Annadhanam by our trust at Dhanushkodi
Every day, whether rain or shine, volunteers from the trust embody the spirit of service by offering annadhanam to all who come seeking nourishment, sustenance, and solace. Their selfless dedication knows no bounds, as they tirelessly prepare and distribute meals, ensuring that hunger is met with compassion and care.
Kodi Swamigal Thava Bhoomi
It is the only place where pure vegetarian food without onion and garlic is served with devotion daily in the remotest 24 km stretch from Rameswaram to the Dhanushkodi endpoint.
Our Annadhanam centres
Since 2018, our trust has been offering nithya annadhanam at Dhanushkodi, Puravipalayam, Thiruvannamalai, Chennai & Pondicherry
The Story of a silent saadhu and his meal
Siddha purushas knows how to take care of each and every soul. From Asetic to common man, every soul's hunger is appeased by his divine grace.
The story of a Silent Saadhu blessed by Kodi Thatha at his temple became a testament to the unwavering belief that Kodi Thatha not only hears the earnest prayers of his devotees but ensures no one leaves his shores hungry.
வயிறு காயாமல் பார்த்துக் கொண்டாய் கோடியே உன் அருளில் அன்னதானம் கோடி கோடியே இந்த வாக்கியத்தின் மஹிமையை வலியுறுத்தும் ஓர் நெகிழ்வான அனுபவம் கோடி தாத்தா தவ பூமியான தனுஷ்கோடியில். அந்த காட்சித் தொகுப்பு உங்கள் பார்வைக்கு.
வயிறு காயாமல் பார்த்துக் கொண்டாய் கோடியே உன் அருளில் அன்னதானம் கோடி கோடியே இந்த வாக்கியத்தின் மஹிமையை வலியுறுத்தும் ஓர் நெகிழ்வான அனுபவம் கோடி தாத்தா தவ பூமியான தனுஷ்கோடியில். அந்த காட்சித் தொகுப்பு உங்கள் பார்வைக்கு.
The Silent Saadhu fed by Kodi Thatha
Every soul who steps on the soil of his temple is fed with utmost devotion
Daily ritual at Dhanushkodi
The prasadham is offered to Kodi Thatha as Padayal to the Ocean every day at 12 Noon. All devotees, and visitors to the temple are then served the Annaprasadham (Sacred offering of food) in the Thava bhoomi Annadhanam hall.