His Holiness Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji returned to Mysore on 13rd August 2009, after a 55-day tour of Switzerland & US. This was the 103rd world Tour of Pujya Swamiji. Sri Swamiji was given a warm reception and welcome at the Universal prayer hall by Pujya Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji and all the devotees. Swami Manasa gave the welcome address. Dr. Phanishree gave a brief report of the event that took place in the tour. Pujya Swamiji blessed the audience with a divine message. Later, at 11 pm, Sri Swamiji performed Sri Krishna Puja. During the Puja, Vishnu Sahasranama chanted by Sri Swamiji was played. After Mangala Arati, devotees and Jaya Lakshmi Mata Matrumandali members performed Dolotsava to Sri Swamiji. Sri Swamiji then distributed butter to all the devotees.

The Video of Pujya Sri Swamiji's message is available at www.vimeo.com/dattapeetham

Pujya Sri Swamiji performing Sri Krishna Puja at 11 pm on Sri Krishna Janmasthami day - 13 August 2009

Sri Swamiji decorating the beautiful Krishna idol

Pushparchana

Maha Mangala Arati

Maha Mangala Arati

Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji offering a shawl to Sri Swamiji

 

Devotees receiving the Butter Prasadam fro Sri Swamiji

Earlier, at 7 pm, a welcome function was organised for Sri Swamiji on His return from 103rd Vishwa Dharma Vijaya Yatra. The Dalit community of Mysore led by former Mayor, Sri. Narayan offered respects to Pujya Sadgurudeva.

Dance performance by members of "Uma Maheshwari Nrutya Kala Kshetra" of Mysore.
They performed to a specially composed welcome song for Pujya Sri Swamiji and for other popular Bhajans of
Pujya Sri Swamiji.

Swami Manasa dressed up as Krishna played a short skit along with a few Veda students of Ashrama

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