Wednesday, 25 May 2005


Release of two audio CDs containing Sri Swamiji's Bhajans with the text in Czech language. Antje Fritz of Germany is also seen.


Sri Neelakantha Sastry and his family presenting the Arani to Pujya Sadgurudeva. Arani consists of two wooden sticks and one of the stick is churned in the hole of the other stick. The sticks react to the friction and sparks come out. This is used to produce fire to start a Homa.


Sri Swamiji performing Arati to the Ratha (chariot) containing Utsava Murti idols of Sri Datta Venkateshwara, Sridevi and Bhudevi. The exterior of this Chariot is full of Rudrakshis.


Pujya Sadgurudeva sitting on the Ratha


Panoramic view of the Datta Venkateshwara Temple and the Rathotsavam path. The Rathotsava started from Datta Venkateshwara Temple and went along the inner ring road of Ashrama and reached Universal Prayer hall before coming back to the temple.


Thousands of Devotees gathered all along the road to have the Divine Darshan.


Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty rendering Hindustani classical vocal concert. He is one of the most talented and versatile vocalists of India. He sang two of Sri Swamiji's Bhajans, (Guru Ek Deep Hai and Jai Jai Ganapati) which were very much appreciated by one and all.

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