Special Puja, Hawana, Bhajans, Devotional Dance
by Kumari Somashekhari and Ganga Arati,
in Honour of Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati,
at Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, on 31st December 2016

The beautiful Gurukul Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya,
at the holy river Ganga, seen from above, on 31st December 2016,
the concluding Day of Omkarananda Mahotsava.

From a lower height one can see, that a Yajna is going on in the presence
of the Vedic Students, Priests and Ashramites.

Students reciting Vedic Hymns.

A powerful Yajna in Honour of
Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati is going on at the holy Ganga.

Ahutis are offered by Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda and Kumari Somashekhari
for each of the 108 holy names of their Sadgurudev, while the
“Sadguru-Omkarananda-Ashtottarashatanamavalih” is recited by the
two Main-Priests of Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir,
powerfully supported by the students of Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya.

Another view to the beautiful Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya at the Ganga,
during the Concluding Function of Omkarananda Mahotsava.

Kumari Somashekhari is offering Purnahuti.

Shri Vijay Kumar welcomes devotees and guests to this beautiful function.

Kumari Somashekhari offers flowers to her Sadgurudev
Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati, before starting her
devotional dance-performance in Adoration of Him.

Ganesha Vandana Dance by Raksha.

Shri Ramesh Uniyal sings a joyous Garhwali Song
in praise of Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati.

Bhajan by students.

Kumari Somashekhari explains the meaning of a lively Radha-Krishna-Dance,
which she is going to perform for her Gurudev.

Shri Mohit Kumar is full of praise for the contribution of
Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati for establishing
this beautiful and unique Gurukul at the holy Ganga.

The President of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas,
Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, expresses great Joy and
Gratitude to all, who actively participated in this wonderful function.

Veda-Acharya Shri Shivkumar Malviya, Principal of
Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya, is thankful to
Swami Vishveshwarananda, Swami Satchidananda and Kumari Somashekhari
for their immense help concerning the smooth functioning of the Gurukul.

Shri Shivkumarji honours Swami Vishveshwaranandaji with a flowermala,
a shawl and the holy Bhagawad Gita, while appreciating the immense
dedication and faithfulness of Vishveshwarananda towards his Gurudev.

Likewise, Shivkumarji also honoured Kumari Somashekhari.

Arati for Ganga Maa and Gurudev.

The Omkarananda Mahotsava, as well as the year 2016, concluded in a most auspicious way, when all Ashramites, Devotees and Guests offered
fresh flower-petals to the holy Ganga among joyous chanting of:
“Ganga Maiya Ki Jay !
Paramahamsa Omkaranandaji ki Jay !”