Sri Swamiji in Jaya Durga Teertham,Undavalli, Banks of Krishna river for Ratha Saptami

• Pujya Swamiji decided to celebrate Ratha Saptami (holy day pertaining to sun god
  on the banks of Krishna river at Jaya Durga Teertham). It is also customary that Aaradhana of
  Surappa Poundareeka Yaji (Ancestor of Sri Swamiji, who was a worshipper of Surya Deva) is also
  observed on this day.
• Surya Deepa Puja,Arghya Pradhana (according to the procedures laid out in Padma purana);
  Dwadasha Aditya Aradhana - Surya Namaskaram, Surya Yagna, Aruna Homa were performed by
  His Holiness at 6.30 AM.
• It was a magnificent scenario to witness the Surya Yaga performed in twelve Homa Kundas,
  by Veda Pundits in the presence of Sri Swamiji. The environment was filled with piety, amidst
  prayers by devotees.
• Sri Swamiji in his message cautioned that this year would be critical for the society and the
  planet. Therefore all of us shall indulge in soulful prayers to the Almighty.
• Devotees, residing in this area should make it a habit to visit this Teertham on full moon days
  and support the ensuing activities.
  

Pujya Sri Swamiji in meditation on Ratha Saptami Day

Ratha Saptami Puja

Abhishekam to Aditya Sphatikam

Surya Deva Paahi Paahi

Surya Yagnam in 12 Kundas

A view of Guru Nilayam on the banks of Krishna River at Jaya Durga Teertham

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