Sumangalam

Sumangalam is a mahotsav for extensive research of the traditions in India.

According to the Indian knowledge traditions, the entire universe is made of five elements i.e.Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Collectively these five elements are called the Pancha Mahabhoot. If these elements are balanced and exist in their pure form then our life becomes blissful, meaningful and fulfilling. The concept of Pancha Mahabhoot had been common to and accepted by all the civilizations of the ancient world. We can call it the key by which all the secrets of the world were explored, comprehended and explained. On the one hand, Maharishi Charaka explains the principles of Ayurveda through this concept, and on the other the Japanese Samurai Miyamoto Musashi taught the techniques of sword fighting using the philosophy of Pancha Mahabhoot.

Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math has been a part of this campaign since its inception and as such is determined to fulfill its obligations. Accordingly, Matha has decided that a huge festival (Mahotsav) will be organized on the Matha premises in February 2023. This festival is being designed in such a way that the common man becomes not only aware but also active in adherence to the concept of Panch Mahabhoot i.e. very much visible in the traditional lifestyle of India.

In other words, the Matha wants to achieve the following three goals by holding this Mahotsav.

1. Extensive Research and documentation of the traditions and practices of India (esp. of Rural India) in all possible media formats including books, magazines, albums, paintings, drawings, films, and three-dimensional models.

2. To acquaint the modern youth with the traditional knowledge systems of India.

3. To make the traditional (rural) society aware of scientific thinking and relevant contemporary modern technologies.