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On Kalabhairava Ashtami a nice and elaborate Puja was performed

Shri Kalabhairava
Ashtami Celebrations
in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, on 9th November 2009

Lord Mahakala-Bhairava was presenting Himself in the most beautiful form. It was truly His day. Nicely decorated with flowers, surrounded with fragrant incense and with ringing of the bells, a great Puja in His honour started. Special guests on this occasion were Mr. Deepak Randhive and his two friends, who specially came from Mumbai, to be part of this holy occasion.

Suresh Panditji, the Chief Priest of Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, and his team of priests performed with all the people present a wonderful Puja and Abhisheka for Lord Mahakala-Bhairava. After hour long prayers, finally Arati was performed and Prasadam distributed.

In the evening the second part of the function took place with a powerful Yagna. The entire temple-area was shining with different coloured lights and the atmosphere was so sparkling that everybody who attended this Yagna was touched by the holy vibrations which were emanating from the powerful Yagna in front of Lord Mahakala-Bhairava. In the background the beautiful Shri Kalabhairava Stuti was played continuously through loudspeakers, which made the entire Yagna ceremony an unforgettable experience.

A special Puja was performed for Shri Mahakala-Bhairava by
Omkarananda Ashram Priests, along with Shri Deepak Randhive
and two of his friends from Mumbai Shri Swami Satchidananda
with our friends from Mumbai

Shri Deepak Randhiveji offers sweets to Kumari Somashekhari on this holy occasion Everybody is ready for a procession around the Temple
with holy Ganges water, which will be used for Abhishekam

Recitation of the Rudra-Ashtadhyayi
by an Omkarananda Ashram Priest Butterflies enjoy the beautiful flowers
at Shri Mahakala-Bhairava Mandir

The Utsava Murti of
Shri Mahakala-Bhairava

Right:
During Arati-time: From left to right:
Shri Deepakji, Kumari Somashekhari, Swami Vishveshwarananda,
friend of Deepakji

Left and below:
The beautifully decorated Shri Mahakala-Bhairava Mandir
was shining in the night like a brilliant jewel

A special Hawana was performed in the evening