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History repeats itself. A ring around the Sun was formed at 11.30 AM while Sudarshana Homa was being
performed in theDatta Venkateswara Temple today. This Sudarshana Chakra (ring) was formed
last year during the Kumbhabhishekam on June 23, 1999.

Jugalbandi concert - Sri. Ulhas Bapat on Santoor and Sri. Narayana Mani on Veena

Pujya Sri Swamiji offering Purnahuti for Sudarshana Homa

Sri Swamiji performs Arati in front of the Datta Venkateswara Ratham (Chariot) and inaugurates the
Rathothsavam (Chariot festival)

The Chariot goes along the ring road of the Ashrama

The wonderful Bhajan session in the evening and the stalwarts of Carnatic classical music accompanied Sri Swamiji.
From Left - Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam (Mridangam), Vikku Vinayakaram (Ghatam), Anindo Chatarjee (Tabala), Selva Ganesh(Kanjira),
Right - Kumaresh & Ganesh (Violin) with the regular Ashrama staff artists.

 

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