Pattaabhisheka for Shri Vatsal Prapann Sharma,
Son of late Mahant Shri Ashok Prapann Sharma,
Shri Bharat Mandir, Rishikesh, on 24th July 2020

Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, President Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Kumari Somashekhari, General Secretary Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas and Indian Classical Dancer, had been specially invited to attend the grand Pattaabhisheka for Shri Vatsal Prapann Sharma, Son and appointed Successor of late Mahant Shri Ashok Prapann Sharma, Shri Bharat Mandir, Rishikesh.

Mahant Shri Ramkripalu Maharaj of Bharat Milaap Ashram, Rishikesh, is arriving for the Celebration. He is happy to see Swami Vishveshwarananda and Kumari Somashekhari on this special occasion.

Special and holy Dignitaries in the front row.

Juna Peethaadhishwar Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Avadheshananda Maharaj from Haridwar -
on his arrival - joyously greets Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati, and expresses
his pleasure to see him again after a long time.

The new Mahant of Shri Bharat Mandir Rishikesh, Shri Vatsal Prapann Sharma, is sitting on a Simhaasana (lion-throne), while Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Avadheshananda Maharaj is felicitating him.

This important event was also attended by the Mayor of Rishikesh, Shrimati Anita Mamgain,
who is sitting next to Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati and
Kumari Somashekhari from Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.

Mahant Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati went up to the stage to specially congratulate
and honour the Mahant of Shri Bharat Mandir Rishikesh, with a beautiful flower mala
and a Caadar ("Shawl of Honour").

Shri I. D. Joshi is introducing the new Mahant of Shri Madhuban Ashram, Rishikesh,
Muni-ki-reti, to Swami Vishveshwarananda and Kumari Somashekhari.