Koti Kubera Kumkumarchana
Koti Kubera Kumkumarchana is a major spiritual event centered around mass worship to attract prosperity and divine blessings. It typically involves thousands of participants offering "Kubera Kumkum" while chanting sacred mantras.
Event Overview:
- Purpose: To invoke the blessings of Lord Kubera (God of Wealth) and Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Prosperity) for health, fortune, and the removal of financial obstacles.
- Key Highlights (2024–2025):
- In May 2024, a major event was held at the BMR Convention in Hyderabad, led by Sadhguru Shivaraja Yogi Krishna Swami, where 15,000 women participated.
- Large-scale rituals are also organized during the Bhakthi TV Koti Deepotsavam in Hyderabad, with the 2025 celebration scheduled to begin in November.
The Ritual Elements:
- Kubera Kumkum: A specialized green-colored kumkum is often used. It is made from natural ingredients and is believed to specifically attract wealth and good health.
- Mantra: Participants often chant the Lakshmi Kubera Mantra: "Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kuberaya Vaishravanaaya Namaha".
- Archana Process: Devotees take a pinch of kumkum for every divine name recited and offer it to an idol, Sri Chakram, or image of the deity.
Participation Guidelines:
If attending a mass Koti Kumkumarchana, organizers typically require specific protocols:
- Traditional Attire: Women are expected to wear sarees or traditional kurtas, while men wear dhotis or kurta-pajamas.
- Sacred Space: Participants should use a framed picture of the Goddess or a Sri Chakram as the focal point for the offering.
- Offerings: Only pure kumkum should be used during the main archana; flowers are generally offered only at the conclusion.
