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The Gopuram gate entrance got an enhancement par excellence when a statue of Lord Ganesha was installed this morning welcoming the devotees to Prasanthi Nilayam. The rituals started at 1900 hrs. last evening, the 28th of June 2012. After the Kalasa Stapana, a variety of Homams including the Sthala Shudhi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Ganapathi Homam etc., were performed. The idol and the kalasa which will adorn the top of the shrine were then immersed in sacred water before being installed in their sanctified positions. At 0530 hrs., to the sounds of Panchavadyam and Vedic invocations, the veil was removed and devotees assembled were advised to have Darshan of the Lord through a mirror placed in front of the shrine before looking at the idol directly. The Poornahuti of the homams performed the previous day was then conducted with all auspiciousness. The event was then paused as the the nagarasankirtan passed by sanctifying the atmosphere with the most powerful energy, the sound of the Divine Name.  The ritwiks then consecrated the Kalasam with worship and ablutions before shifting their attentions to the Master of the Mind Who sits atop the restless senses whose effect He has reduced to the size of a mouse. The Elephant Faced One, the Rider of the mouse Mushika, the Remover of Obstacles, the Auspicious One who is always worshipped first, Lord Ganesha was then lovingly bathed in a variety of traditional items including milk, honey, fruits, tender coconut and so on before being adorned with floral garlands, sandal and vermilion. As part of the ritual, Go puja was done to a pair of cow and calf brought from Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam.  Mangala Arati was then offered to the most beautiful form. One could not but recollect the various festivals, functions, events and even simple loving interactions that this particular form has witnessed when placed in the Sai Kulwant Hall, adorning the backdrop of the Seat Of The Divine! Prasadam including Sweet Pongal and modak were offered to all assembled for the occasion. Later, in the morning at around 0815 hrs., a new exit gate next to the existing Ganesh gate, opposite Chitravati Road, was inaugurated for the convenience of devotees who exit Ashram by foot. The short ceremony was marked with lighting the lamp and breaking of coconuts.  As scheduled, commemorating the 53rd Anniversary of the Meditation Tree, sanctified and planted by the Divine Hands, precisely on 29th June 1959, a function was held in the Meditation grove atop the hill behind Prasanthi Mandir this morning attended by hundreds of devotees. The occasion was marked with special rituals, Sri Sathya Sai Ashtotharam, Bhajans etc. culminated with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan at 10:30 hrs. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assembly. (Report on this will be up shortly) Also read: Meditation Tree turns 53 | |||
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2012-06-29
PRASANTHI NEWS - Ganesha Idol Installed in Prasanthi Nilayam today
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