June 12 is the Birthday of Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji as per the Indian almanac (Jyeshtha Suddha Ekadashi – Hasta Nakshtra i.e. 11th day of the bright fortnight of the month Jyestha, the birth star being Hasta)
Ayushya Homa and Mrutyunjaya Homas were performed in the morning. At 10:30 AM Sri Swamiji arrived at the Nada Mantapam. He performed Puja to the Audumbara Simhasana (throne) and ascended the throne. Later, Pratyaksha Pada Pooja was performed by Sri. Dastagir family from Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh.
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Pujya
Sri Swamiji performing Arati to Audumbara Simhasana (silver throne)
before ascending it.
Pujya
Sri Swamiji on the Audumbara Simhasana
The staff of the Sri Datta Venkateswara Temple, led by the chief priest,
Sri. Madhavacharya
offer Maha Prasadam of Lord Datta Venkateswara to Pujya Sri Swamiji
Smt. and Sri. Dastagir from Cuddappa were the fortunate
devotees to perform Pratyaksha Pada Puja to Sri Swamiji
The sacred
Padam (feet) of Sri Sadguru Deva smeared with sandal paste