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NEW DELHI, INDIA, June 17, 2003: The Hyndava Dharma Peethamu, a body which guides people on Hindu rituals, has devised unique ritual kits for people participating in the Godavari Pushkarams beginning July 30. It is a once-in-twelve-years ritual of worship along the Godavari River. An executive committee member of the Peetham, K. Sudhakar, told reporters on Monday that the ritual kit for Pitru danam cost US$9.67, Brahmana danam $2.16 and Godavari danam $7.53. People can use the facilities only through advance booking which will be available in 185 towns, he said. Booking counters were already open in Nalgonda, Miryalguda, Suryapet, Choutuppal and Vijayawada. The delivery of ritual kits will be made at 12 different locations namely Basara, Sone (Nirmal), Manchariyala, Dharmapuri, Manthani, Kaaleswaram, Bhadrachalam, Kovvuru, Narsapuram, Rajahmundry, Dhavaleswaram and Antarvedi for the execution of danams. “Our aim is to reach out to people who cannot reach Godavari and also those who reach Godavari. We will guide people to perform rituals as per the Vedas. We have adopted many scientific techniques to anticipate crowds and have plans in place for successful manpower management at all the 12 places. Nearly 700 brahmin pujaris have registered with us to offer their services for the rituals at the Pushkarams.” The ritual kit for Pitru Danam contain 27 items, Brahmana Danam seven and 29 items for Godavari Danam respectively. Readers may contact the Hyndava Dharma Peethamu through their website at: http://www.hdp2003.com and order the kits.

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