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Navaratri-Celebrations in
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
from 6th April 2008 to 14th April 2008
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 Navaratri, which is celebrated twice in a year, is always a
very special time. Great care is taken by the Priests of
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, that the Murti of
Omkarananda-Shanta-Durga and the Pandal*, in which she is placed
during Navaratri, is extremely beautifully decorated. From early
morning till noon special Durga-Pujas and Prayers were conducted
and in the evening time very powerful additional Hawanas, Arati,
Bhajan, Kirtan etc. were performed by the Head Priest, Suresh
Shastriji, and his wonderful team.
This year
Vasant-Navaratri started on 6th April 2008.
On Ashtami,
13th April 2008, was a special devotional Dance-performance by Kumari Somashekhari and her students for the Divine Mother in the
Temple, in front of Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi.
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| Yajna Samapan Aahuti (Left) by Swami
Vishweshwarananda Saraswati, A Performer seeking
Blessings from Swamiji before her performance
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 On
Vijayadashami, on 14th April 2008, a grand Hawana and
Purnahuti took place, attended by Swami
Vishveshwarananda, Swami Satchidananda, Kumari
Somashekhari and many devotees.
To crown the
conclusion of these holy days, 9 small girls or Kanyas,
1 small boy, representative for Lord Shiva, and one
married lady, a Suvasini, were worshipped and given
beautiful gifts and Prasadam.
Om
Shri
Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi ki Jay!
Om
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