Programs at Jaya Durga Teertham on the occasion of Krishna Pushkaram
Pujya Swamiji has decided to conduct Sri Lalita Nava Koti Nama Parayanam & Kunkumarchana (Worship with Vermillion with 90 million chanting of Lalita Sahasra Nama) and Sri Lalita Maha Yagnam. The program commenced with the procession carrying the Utsava Murty of Sri Marakata Rajarajeswari Devi from the Vijayawada Ashrama on 26th August 2004.  

On 27th August, celebrations were formally started by Kalasa Sthapanam and connected rituals. Kunkumarchana commenced with the chanting of Lalita Sahasranama. Hundreds of devotees have been participating in this Archana after assumption of Pushkara Lalita Deeksha.

At 2 Pm, Pushkara Teertha Snanam commenced by Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, an ardent devotee of Sri Swamiji and Member of Parliament.

Daily Programs include Abhishekam to Sri Chakram, 9 time Archana to Mother Goddess with the chanting of Lalita Sahasranama, Trisati Namarchana, Annarchana in the noon, Sri Lalita Maha Yagam and special Homa Purnahuti in the after noon; Annadanam, Nadi Puja in the evening.
 
To mark this Pushkaram, Sachchidanandeswara Siva Linga Pratishtha was performed on 28th August 2004 at 6 PM on a special altar on the New Bathing Ghat constructed for this occasion, called Guru Teertham.

Sri Lalita Maha Yagam

Kunkumarchana (Worship with Vermillion with 90 million chanting of Lalita Sahasra Nama)

Devotees performing Kunkumarchana

Sachchidanandeswara Siva Linga Pratishtha was performed on 28th August 2004 at 6 PM on a special altar on the New Bathing Ghat constructed for this occasion, called Guru Teertham. Guntur ZP Chairman Sri Paturi Naga Bhushanam worships.

The new Guru Nilayam

Pitru Karma - Rites being performed to deceased parents and ancestors

Annadanam

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