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.
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.