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Kancheepuram ashram, India
In Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu, Swamiji inaugurated the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam ashram by doing the bhoomi pooja (worship to Mother Earth), laying the first bricks and unveiling the foundation stone on 24 Nov 2006.
He declared that this ashram will function as the Shakti Peetam (Seat of the Divine Mother). The ashram will be laid out exactly like the sacred holy town of Tiruvannamalai and birthplace of Swamiji. The center will bear the shrine, meditation hall and other common utilities, and around it, in 4 concentric squares will be streets dotted with the residential cottages, all having the same elevation.
The ashram is currently planned to house 100 ashramite families, out of which more than 50 have already registered.
In the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sri Kamatchi Ambal Temple, the energy hub of Kancheepuram. To the left of Swamiji is seen the chief priest of the temple.
Offering arati (lit camphor) to the newly opened shop of the devotee who donated the Kancheepuram ashram land to the ashram.
Welcomed at the ashram land with the poorna kumbha (a traditional way of welcoming great seers).
Walking towards the pooja spot in a procession.
Hoisting the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam flag for the first time in the ashram land.
Lighting the lamp before start of pooja.
Obeisance to the adorned Divine Mother
Guru pooja (Obeisance to the primeval Guru or Master)
Laying the first brick on the ashram land and performing the bhoomi pooja (worship to Mother Earth who bears everything)
