Sri Ganesha festival was observed in Ashrama for 3 days from 23rd – 25th August, 2009. The image of Lord Ganesha was installed & worshipped ceremoniously during the festival. The programme consisted of daily special puja, offering amidst Vedic chanting and Bhajans. On the last day the image of Lord Ganesha was taken in a colorful procession around the Ashrama and was immersed in water towards the end. (Visarjana). Many devotees participated whole heartedly in these programmes.
Some of the images of Sri Ganesha Festival-2009
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami was observed in the Ashrama on 13th & 14th of August. The Baby Krishna (Bala Gopala) was worshipped in a beautiful picture ceremoniously. There were special programmes (given below) both in the morning & evening.
The programmes for the celebration were as follows:
August 13th – Sri Krishna Janmashtami
5:00 pm – Special Puja to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm – Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm – Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm – Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm – Prasada
August 14th – Sri Krishna Jayanti
10:30 am – Special Puja to Sri Krishna
11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Vedic Chanting, Stotras and Bhajans & Arati to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm – Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm – Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm – Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm – Prasada
Lord Ganesha, is the most worshiped God in India. Lord Ganesh is known for good times. People offer prayers and worship Lord Ganesha on all auspicious occasions and specially before starting anything new. So bringing home Lord Ganesha’s idol, made of pure sterling silver itself is an auspicious thing to start with. Bring home our beautifully designed Ganesha idols; bring home the divinity and positive energy to you home.
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