INAUGURATION OF SAPTARSHI SAROVARA - December 21, 2007

Ianuguration of the renovated "Saptarshi Sarovara" water pond at 6:30 pm

Sri Swamiji and the guests pour Kalasha waters in to the new pond. The waters are from sacred rivers across the world

Pujya Sri Swamiji performing Arati to the Utsava Murthy (procession Idol) of Sri Venkateshwara before the start of the Teppotsava (raft festival)

A bird's eye view of the wonderful Saptarshi Sarovara. A huge Mount Kailas face makes the back drop for this beautiful Saptarshi Sarovara

The name of the pond is visible on the floor of the pond

Sri Swamiji singing the new Bhajan "Edukondalavasa Govinda" sitting in the boat. The boat went round more than 9 times.

The "Saptarshi Saovara" inaugural function. From left: Sri Rama Das, former MLA, Sri Bala Swamiji, Sri. Rama Rao, former Governor of Sikkhim, Sri. T Subbarami Reddy, Minister of State for Mines, Govt. of India, Pujya Sri Swamiji, Sri. B. L. Joshi, Hon'ble Governor of Uttarakhand and wife of the Governor.

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MORNING EVENTS

Sugar Abhisheka to Lord Sri Kalagni Shamana Dattatreya

Maha Mangalarati to Sri Kalagni Shamana Dattatreya

Sri Swamiji releasing "Sachchidananda Tripura Vidya ", a book written by Sri Vishnu Datta Pada Renu of Russia . The book detaiils Vishnu Datta''s experiences with Pujya Sri Swamiji

Release of "Sri Guru Gita" in English

Release of audio CD "NAMARCHANA". It contains Telugu Bhajans sung by Sri Swamiji

Pujya Sri Sugunendra Teertha Swamiji of Sri Puttige Matha of Udupi releasing the "Nada Sagara" audio CD. Antje Fritz, President, Datta Yoge Centre, Germany is also seen.

Homage to devotees who had served Datta Peetham . Sri Swamiji offered cooked rice to Lord Dattatreya in their memory

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