Pattabhishekam - Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple

Pattabishekam is a grand and spiritually significant ritual celebrated at Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple. This sacred ritual symbolizes the establishment of Dharma and restoration of peace and justice. At the temple, this ritual is beautifully repeated with utmost devotion. He is ceremonially anointed and enthroned. Accompanied by Vedic chanting, mangal instruments (auspicious music) and devotion, Pattabishekam symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the blessings of ideal kingship, leadership and divine rule. It is a ritual that bestows blessings of success, righteousness, prosperity and peace. It is a powerful reminder of the virtues of Lord Rama and the triumph of truth, humility and devotion in life.

In the Pattabhishek ritual first involves taking a Sankalp in the name of the devotees. The deity is then invoked by the priest. The coronation of Lord Rama is reenacted while explaining the purpose of the puja. The idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna are given a beautiful bath, dressed in royal attire and adorned with crowns, jewellery and silken garments. The main deity, Lord Rama, is ceremoniously seated on a throne, symbolising his divine kingship. The pandit ji chants Vedic mantras including Sri Ram Pattabhishek shlokas, while abhishek is performed with holy substances such as milk, honey, ghee and water. It is extremely auspicious to witness this ritual, which inspires one to seek blessings for righteousness, leadership, family unity and success in life, inspired by the ideal rule of Lord Rama.