Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji observed Ratha Saptami in Mysore Ashrama on 2nd February 2009. Aaradhana of Surappa Poundareeka Yaji (Ancestor of Pujya Sri Swamiji, a worshipper of Surya Deva) is also observed on this day.

Sri Swamiji arrived at Saptarshi Sarovara at 6 am to worship Sun God. Surya Deepa Puja, Arghya Pradhana (according to the procedures laid out in Padma Purana); Dwadasha Aditya Aradhana were performed by Sri Swamiji.

After Sri Chakra Puja by Sri Swamiji at 9 am, Aruna Homa was performed by Ashrama priests for more than 2 hours. At 11.45 am, Sri Swamiji offered Purnahuti.

Arghya Pradhana

 

Surya Deepa Aradhana. Sri Swamiji holds the Tambittu (sweet savory) lamp

The water in Saptarshi Sarovara shimmered in the rays of the Sun God as Sri Swamiji performed Deepa Aradhana.

Arati to Surya Deva

Sri Swamiji preparing the traditional sweet on the auspicious day

 

Pujya Sri Swamiji offers Purnahuti for Aruna Homa

Lord Kalagni Shamana Dattatreya Swamy

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