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Purifying and Energizing the sanctum sanctorum spot of Temple of Sri Anandeshwar
20 Nov 2006 onwards...
On 20 Nov 2006, Swamiji performed the purification rituals (Shuddhi Kriya) at the spot of the sanctum sanctorum of the upcoming Temple of Sri Anandeshwar at the ashram in Bangalore. The presiding deities of Sri Anandeshwar and Anandeshwari are in procession in Salem, and will enter the ashram in Bangalore and get consecrated at this spot on 1 Jan 2007. The temple will be assembled at a rapid pace starting from today. Following this, continuous energizing will happen at this spot until 1 Jan 2007, when the deities will be consecrated.
Arati (offering of lit camphor)to Sri Anandeshwar under the sacred banyan tree
Humble obeisance to the all-pervading Existential energy
Guru pooja - obeisance to the Guru
Breaking coconut and pumpkin in the sanctum sanctorum pit, as per the tradition, followed by showering of flowers, lemons and other sacred items.
The auspicious bird Garuda (also the vehicle of Lord Vishnu, the Sustainer of the Universe)
is seen flying over the pooja spot. In such auspicious occasions, crackers are burst to
invite the Garuda to grace the spot. Here, Garuda has made its way naturally to the pooja spot.
1:05pm - Arati is offered.
Swamiji blesses each one after the pooja
After the morning purification ceremony, the first energizing pooja at the spot
happened on the evening of the same day.
A senior brahmachari performs Guru homa while Swamiji sits by and watches.
