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World Tour Feb - May 2006
- Los Angeles, USA - Maha Shiva Rathri celebrations and Ananda Venkateshwar
Swamiji arrived in the ashram in Los Angeles, USA on 20 Feb '06 to commence the first World tour of this year. On 26 Feb '06, Maha Shiva Rathri was celebrated with great fervour at the ashram. Devotees from all over North America gathered to witness a series of Abhishekas (sacred baths) and Homa (fire ritual) performed by Swamiji himself on this grand occasion. Further, Swamiji adorned Lord Ananda Venkateshwar in the ashram in full grandeur, thus giving the devotees present, great fulfillment. Following are some of the pictures from the event.
Swamiji performs the sacred bath on Lord Anandeshwar (Shiva Linga)...
The sacred bath with sandal paste...
Ksheera Abhisheka - Lord Anandeshwar is bathed with milk...
Swamiji offers milk to the Maha Meru, which is considered to be a 3D representation of the Cosmos...
Swamiji offers holy ash to Lord Anandeshwar as part of the sacred bath...
In the following pictures, Swamiji is seen offering Arathi to the altar of deities after the sacred bath...
Swamiji with decorated Lord Anandeshwar and Anandeshwari...
Following are pictures of Swamiji conducting the Shiva homa...
After the Shiva Rathri Celebrations was concluded, Swamiji adorned Lord Ananda Venkateshwar - the tallest Balaji idol in North America, which stands in the ashram in Los Angeles. Following are pictures of Lord Ananda Venkateshwar adorned by Swamiji himself... Click for wallpapers.
The final day decoration of Lord Ananda Venkateshwar before Swamiji left the LA ashram for the rest of the world tour...
