After receiving the bhiksha bag, the participants come around in a circumambulation of the Master as per the Vedic tradition.
A few teachers and ashramites who were present at the time of the program offer alms to the participants as they leave the Ananda Sabha for begging outside!
The girls head out in two group to neighboring villages.
The boys head out to Mysore Road to Bidadi village.
The girls are given alms by a local man - their first alms!
A woman selling vegetables gladly offers tomatoes (what she can afford) to one of the boys.
Pancha tapas in progress at night time. The participants sat for many hours together every session in the fire circles.
15 Aug - Krishna Jayanti (birthday of Lord Krishna) was observed during the Brahmacharyam program. The birthday of Lord Krishna was celebrated with joy amongst those present. Swamiji is seen offering arati to a decorated idol of Lord Krishna.
