Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji performed Ratha Saptami Puja at Saptarshi Sarovara in Mysore Ashrama on 22nd January 2010.

Arriving at Saptarshi Sarovara at 6.30 am, Pujya Sri Swamiji performed Surya Deepa Puja, Arghya Pradhana
(according to the procedures laid out in Padma Purana); Dwadasha Aditya Aradhana.
Aradhana of Surappa Poundareeka Yaji (Ancestor of Pujya Sri Swamiji, a worshipper of Surya Deva) is also observed on this day.

 

Maha Saura Homa commenced at 9 am with 12 Homa Kundas in Poundareeka Ranga Sthala.
Ashrama Priests chanted special Surya Mantras from Rigveda.
At 11.45 am, Sri Swamiji offered Purnahuti at all the 12 Homa Kundas.

Arghya Pradhana

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pujya Sri Swamiji gets into the cold water of Saptarshi Sarovara to offer Prayers

Offering Prayers to the Sun God

 

 

 

Devotees receive the Tambittu Prasada

 

 

Sri Swamiji preparing the traditional sweet

Maha Saura Homa was performed with with 12 Homa Kundas in Poundareeka Ranga Sthala.
Ashrama Priests chanted special Surya Mantras from Rigveda.

Gurudeva offers Purnahuti