ATHIRATHRAM, the World's Oldest Surviving Ritual is being conducted IN AP FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

Bhadrachalam, the land of lord RAMA is getting world recognition in April-2012.

ATHIRATHRAM(The Supreme of all Yagas) is being conducted here from April-21 to May-2. It is a 12 day ritual.

To be exclusively performed by Namboodris of Kerala, the Athirathram yagnam goes back 4,000 years and is the most expensive Vedic yagnam in the world.

It is going to cost a whopping 6 Crore.

The ceremonial will be spread across a massive 12 acres of land with altars built all over.

The last Athirathram of this type was performed in Kerala last year. In AP this is the first time.

This particular ritual is said to be the oldest and perhaps the greatest of all Vedic rituals that still continue to be performed today.

It is believed that there will be heavy downpour of rain on the 12th day when the Yagna ends.

On the last three days, the ritual would be performed 24 hrs without a break. "In the Ramayana, it is mentioned in the 14th chapter of Bala Kanda that the yagnam will have a lasting effect on the place where it is performed."

The scientific studies say that rich energy is generated with this yagnam as tonnes and tonnes of specially procured rich ingredient like (ghee, oils, sandalwood, special rice, provisions, curds, vegetables, gas, firewood and fuel) is assorted with fire .This energy is observed by the trees, soil, water, etc.. in and around the place. The study reveals this as the reason that the drought places used to turn into rich energy fields after the carrying out of this yagnam by Priests in the olden days. They say that the power of this yagnam will have a everlasting effect in and around the place where it is performed.

Over two lakh people are expected to take part and witness this Athirathram, some parts of which are not open to women.


ABOUT ATHIRATHRAM:

Athirathram implies Agni.

Athirathram is considered as the biggest Somayagam. It is also the oldest surviving Vedic ritual in the World.

Athirathram is believed to have originated in the 10th century BC and practiced until the 6th century BC.

A bird-shaped altar is built with 10,800 bricks for the ritual, which is an offering to Agni or the God of Fire.

Athirathram is considered the ultimate invocation of Vedic scriptures for universal harmony. Its objective is to promote universal harmony, peace, solidarity, prosperity and spiritual enlightenment. This fire ritual is said to harmonise the elements and purify the atmosphere.

It is proclaimed by VEDAS that by indirect participation or witnessing this Supreme Shroutha Somayaga "ATHIRATHRAM" will help to eradicate the difficulties one is experiencing due to the sins committed by an individual or his ancestors in the past 7 generations (SAPTA JANMA KRITHA PAAPA PARIHARAM).

History of Athirathram: It shall be remembered and recalled here that as per the RAMAYANA (Baalakaanda- 14th Sarga) this “ATHIRATHRAM” has been performed by Dasaratha Maharaja and all other “RAGHU VAMSHAJAS”.


SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF THIS YAGNA:

Preliminary Findings from the “ATHIRATHRAM” conducted in Kerala last year show some very positive results.

Researchers found accelerated growth in seed germination and low microbial presence in water and soil.

The effect was very evident in the case of Bengal gram with a growth about 2,000 times faster.

Scientists are trying to establish that the ancient Vedic ritual is a natural purifier of air, soil and micro-biological life - impacting plants, animals and man.

Tests of soil collected from the site around 100 meters has shown zero microbe contamination.

The ritual also had a positive impact on the atmosphere and microbial studies conducted at three locations in and around the yagasala yielded empirical results which showed that the ritual could help reduce the presence of microbes.

It was observed that the air in the vicinity of the yagasala was pure and had very low count of microbe colonies. The study also found that microbial activities in soil and water around the yagasala were very less compared to normal conditions.

The 12-day ritual helped cleanse the atmosphere & purify the soul.

Athirathram shows how society's intervention through rituals involving medicinal herbs, fire, chants, smoke etc.. acts on the microbes positively that can neutralize toxic microbes (micro-organisms) in the atmosphere, living objects and soil with new non-toxic ones.


MORE INFO:

http://athirathram2012apyagna.in/index

 http://www.athirathram.org/home.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnicayana

http://www.threthagni.com/threthagni.html