Guru-Purnima Celebrations
in Omkarananda Ashram
Himalayas, on 9th July 2017

The Altar of Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa
Omkarananda Saraswati is ready for worship in the Sarvadevata
Shrine of Omkarananda-Shanta-Durga Mandir.

Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati and
Kumari Somashekhari are performing Abhisheka for the holy
Silver-Padukas of their Gurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda
Saraswati, assisted by Priests of Omkarananda Ashram.

Shri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati performs
the Omkarananda-Arati.

In the evening, in
Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir, a special Function took place
to celebrate Guru-Purnima. Here one can see everybody standing
in front of the Shrine of Gurudev Paramahamsa Omkarananda
Saraswati, during the special Omkarananda Arati. From front to
back: Brahmacharini-disciples of Shri Swami Shankara Tilakananda,
Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda
Ashram Himalayas, and students of the Omkarananda Gayatri Ved
Vidyalaya.

After that followed the special Arati for
Shri Omkarananda-Kamakshi Devi.

Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda welcomed all
the Dignitaries for this special occasion, with Bharatanatyam
Temple-Dance performances by Kumari Somashekhari. The meaning
and the spiritual effect of all the dance-items were being read
out and explained by Swami Vishveshwarananda.

The outstanding perfection and excellent
details in these highly spiritual performances by Kumari
Somashekhari have clearly shown her tremendous dedication for this
glorious Art.


After the recitation of the Totaka-Ashtakam
and the Dakshinamurti Stotram in Honour of the Sad-Guru, the
students of Omkarananda Gayatri Ved Vidyalaya are singing
Bhajans along with the Priests of Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi
Mandir.

In his speech, the Honourable Chief-Guest,
Shri Nagabhushan, highlighted the activities of the Sannyasis
of Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
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