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Sri Vidya Pooja - September 30, 2006
- LA Ashram
Sri Vidya Pooja was conducted on a grand
scale at the LA Ashram on Sep'30 which was attended by devotees
coming in from as far as San Diego and San Jose. Abhisheka (sacred
bath) was performed for Ananda Venkateshwara and Anandeshwara and
Anandeshwari in the morning after which they were dressed up in all
their jewels and finery.
In the evening everyone present
took part in the Abhisheka to Maha Meru which is a mystical
representation of the Cosmos. To the sacred chant of the Sri Vidya
mantra, 21 different dishes were offered as naivedyam (food
offering) to the Maha Meru which transmits the Divine Energy,
wherever it is installed properly sanctified. Sanctifying it and
deriving its benefit is the purpose of the Sri Vidya pooja.
Following are
some of the pictures taken during the blissfully beautiful and
memorable occasion attended by all of Swamiji's devotees who felt
his presence even in his absence.
Ananda Venkateshwara after the morning Abhisheka
Lord Anandeshwara and Anandeshwari dressed
up in all their finery after the morning Abhisheka.
Devotees having lunch after the Abhisheka.
Sri Vidya Pooja and Abhisheka in
progress. Everyone present also took part in offering milk
to the Maha Meru during the Abhisheka.
The 21 dishes and fruits that were offered
as Naivedyam during the Sri Vidya Pooja.