Dattatreya Jayanti celebrations started in Mysore Ashrama on monday, 30 November 2009.

Pujya Sri Swamiji performed Sri Chakra Puja at 8 am. At 9 am, Datta Peetham's coveted title "Vishwa Hindu" was conferred on Sri. Lallan Prasad Vyas, Chairman of Vishwa Sahitya Sanskriti Sansthan, New Delhi.

Sridevi Isabelle Fleischut of France offered to Sri Swamiji the French translation of Silent Teacher (Originally in English, author - Shabari Ursula Honeggar) and a Brief biography of Pujya Swamiji in French. Later, Pujya Sri Swamiji offered cooked rice to Lord Dattatreya in memory of the departed souls (Punya Smaranam), who have rendered service to Datta Peetham.

At 3 pm, Datta Peetham unveiled a new phenomenon in the sculptural heritage of India. 365 Janma Dina Stupas (birth date pillars) were inaugurated representing each day of the year. Each of these stone pillar has rich carvings associated with the features of that day. These pillars are scattered throughout the green environs of the Ashrama. Envisioned by Pujya Sri Swamiji, well-known sculptors Sri Durugadda Pothuluraiah and Shri Durugadda Tirumalachari and team took a little over 4 years to complete this project. The sculptures portray the following heritage symbols of India in these pillars.

• Dwadasha Jyotirlingas (12 important Shivas)
• 32 Ganapati forms
• 16 Datta Kshetras
• Navanatha Temples
• Ashtadasha Shakti Peethas
• Ashta Lakshmi
• Dashavatara
• 24 Keshava Namavali
• Sapta Rishis
• Pancha Brahmas
• 4 Veda

The inauguration of the stone pillars was done by Sri. Ashok Singhal, President, Vishwa Hindu Parishad in the divine presence of Pujya Sri Swamiji, Bala Swamiji and Swami Brahmadeo of Trinidad. Later, Sri Swamiji and Bala Swamiji placed a Yantra below each pillar and consecrated the 365 pillars spread across the Ashrama.

At 7 pm, Bhajan groups from Mysore, Cochin, Chennai and Hyderabad sang 5 Bhajans each.
Sri Swamiji in his concluding remarks called for more understanding of Shruti and Laya by Bhajan singers.

Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji Conferring the title "Vishwa Hindu" to Prof. Lallan Prasad Vyas of New Delhi

Pujya Sri Swamiji worships the cooked rice heap during Punya Smaranam
(Prayer for the departed souls, who have rendered service to Datta Peetham)

Abhishekam with curd to Sri Kalagni Shamana Dattatreya Swamy during Panchamrita Abhisheka

Arati

Lord Kalagni Shamana Dattatreya Swamy

Sridevi Isabelle Fleischut of France offers for release the Brief biography of Pujya Swamiji in French

Sri. Ashok Singhal, President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad visited Datta Peetham and had Darshan of
Pujya Sri Swamiji

Inauguration of Janmadina Stupa plaque - Pujya Sri Swamiji and Bala Swamiji along with Sri. Ashok Singhal,
President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Sri. Brahmadeo of Trinidad.

Inauguration of Janmadina Stupas - Pujya Sri Swamiji and Bala Swamiji along with Sri. Ashok Singhal,
President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in front of the May 26 Stupa

The wonderfully unique May 26 pillar is formed with nine different crystals.

Sculptors Sri Durugadda Pothuluraiah and Shri Durugadda Tirumalachari and Mr. Gafoor were honoured

Sri. Ashok Singhal speaks during the inaugural function in front of universal prayer hall

Pujya Sri Swamiji installing 365 stone pillars located all around the Ashrama

December 1 stone pillar being installed

Janma Dina Stupas around the Dharma Stupa

Janma Dina Stupas on both sides of the Ashrama entrance

Cochin Ashrama Bhajan group led by Sri. Sethuraman singing Bhajans in Nada Mantapa