Sanyas Dheeksha Mahotsav at the Ashram

Swamiji ordained the first batch of Sanyasis at the ashram on the 2nd of July '04 - Guru Purnima Day, during the Sanyas Dheeksha Mahotsav. The Mahotsav lasted 3 days, from 30th June to 2nd July '04. Swamiji Himself conducted all the Poojas and Homas. The 11 sanyasis ordained were:

Sri Nithya Sadananda, Ma Nithya Sadananda, Sri Nithya Atmananda, Sri Nithya Sathyananda, Sri Nithya Swaroopananda, Sri Nithyagnanananda, Sri Nithya Pranananda, Sri Nithya Jeevananda, Ma Nithya Priyananda, Ma Nithya Sachitananda and Ma Nithyananda Jesus.

The poojas that were conducted are:

SatGuru Pooja, Ganapathi Pooja, Pithru Karma, Thrisuparna Homa, Rudra Pooja, Atmasuddhi, Swatharpana, Gyanagni Homa, Vairagya Theksha,
Bramacharya Vratanushtana and Pooja to "Guruparampara".

Swamiji explained the flow and significance of the poojas in both English and Tamil throughout the Mahotsav. It was a rare and eye-opening event for the people who witnessed the programme conducted by the Master Himself.

Being Guru Poornima Day, Swamiji blessed each of those present and the programme concluded with a healers' meet as well. To the people, it was a rare and fulfilling Guru Purnima Day in their lives.

	1 Jul 04 - Swamiji conducting the homas and poojas Himself as part of the Sanyas Dheeksha Mahotsav
	2 July 04 - Swamiji offering arathi to Ananda Muneeshwaran (Dakshinamurthi) on Guru Poornima Day, also the concluding day of the Mahotsav.
	2 July 04 - Swamiji ordaining the Sanyasis one by one amidst much celebration.
	2 July 04 - Swamiji blessing the people on Guru Poornima Day.
	2 July 04 - Swamiji on Guru Poornima Day.