Swami Narahari Teertha Aradhana at Laguna Hills, CA
- 8th August, 2008
Devotees assembled at the residence
of Smt. Kusum and Sri. Ashok Patel to offer prayers to Swami Narahari
Teertha, Pujya Sri Swamiji’s father. In the holy presence
of Pujya Sri Swamiji, Sri Srinivas Shastry, priest from Datta temple,
Baton Rouge performed Abhishekam to Lord Shiva followed by Puja
to Sri Narahari Teertha’s photograph. Devotees chanted the
108 names of Lord Shiva and Narahari Teertha followed by chorus
singing of Pujya Sri Swamiji’s composition
“Sundara Sundara Shiva Shiva” in Raga Abhogi. G. Sumitra,
great granddaughter of Sri Narahari Teertha rendered Sangeeta Seva
and sang ‘Sabhapate” a kruti in Raga Abhogi. Swamini
Kali Ray was also present for the Puja.
Program of Pujya Sri
Swamiji at Bhakta Culture Center, Norwalk, California - 9th August,
2008
The
program started with Sri Chakra Puja by His Holiness Sri Swamiji. Sri
Raman from Chicago welcomed Pujya Swamiji and briefed the audience
about the various activities taking place at the Avadhoota Datta Peetham
established by Sri Swamiji and how meticulous Swamiji was in conducting
these activities. He also emotionally narrated a few of his miracle
experiences with Sri Swamiji that included the incident about how Sri
Swamiji had cured the brain tumour of Gauri, Raman’s brother-in-law.
Amy and Monika sisters presented a specially decorated crown to Sri
Swamiji. Sri Swamiji later blessed the pure coral rosaries presented
by Smt. Smita. Sri Swamiji mentioned that using these coral rosaries
during meditation is very helpful. Swamini Kaliji presented the ‘YOGATUNES’ T-Shirt
for release to Pujya Swamiji. Later, Sri Prakasa Rao, President Datta
Yoga Center, USA, gave brief information about the upcoming Hanuman
temple at Dallas inviting sponsorships. Pujya Sri Swamiji gave Prasadam
to the Pradhana Sri Chakra Puja Seva Kartas. This was followed by an
exciting and scintillating Bhajan session.
Swami Narahari Teertha - 1904 - 1991
Pujya Sri Swamiji's father
