Conducted by Swamini Krishnapriyananda
22nd July 2019
Guided by Swamini Krishnapriyanandaji, devotees performed Rudrabhishek with fourteen different dravyas and offered Shodashopachara Puja to Lord Shiva. The chanting of Rudram transported devotees to the cave of their hearts.
Conducted by Swami Swatmananda
29th July 2019
Mahamrityunjaya Havan was conducted by Swami Swatmanandaji; attended by more than sixty devotees at Chinmaya Sagar. Swamiji lucidly explained how Mrityunjaya Bhagwan has eight hands, of which two hands hold a kalash showering water on Himself. One hand has japa mala and one has mrigamudra, symbolizing a single-pointed mind. Two hands hold pots of amrit. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra from Rig Veda is addressed to Lord Tryambaka, with the two eyes of justice and compassion and third eye of intuitive self-knowledge. Swamiji said accept life as it is because change is always sorrowful. Moksha is our goal, so let us do our sadhana regularly. Swamiji then explained that Havan is an ancient practice even before idol worship began. Agni was the medium through which one can worship Bhagawan. Mahamritunjaya Mantra was chanted 108 times, offering aahuti after every chant. Festival Team appreciates Vibhaji’s Study Class Members, for their support and enthusiasm.
Conducted by Shri Ramesh Joshi & Vinodiniji
5th August 2019
Due to heavy rains, Shiva Sahasra Archana had to be postponed and instead, Shiva Stotrams and Bhajan Sandhya was conducted by Shri Ramesh Joshi and Vinodiniji. Devotees were happy to get this rare opportunity to abide in Shiva Stotrams.
Conducted by Swamini Nishkalananda
19th August 2019
Shiva Sahasra Archana was offered on the pious day of Shravan Somvar at Chinmaya Sagar. About twenty devotees chanted and offered their love to the Lord. Swaminiji conducted the puja with devotion.