Sri Sri Chandi Homa was performed in the Ashrama, on Friday 21^st of August, 09 for the welfare of the devotees. This is a very unique and elaborate homa which takes about more than 6 hrs & is done to ward off evil, acquire good merit & to invoke blessings of the Divine Mother on those who participate in it. The Homa involves recitation of Sri Sri Durga Saptashati (popularly called as ‘Chandi’) which comprises of 700 shlokas culled from 13 chapters of Markandeya Purana. The chapters are devoted to the praises of Mother Durga, Mahalakshmi & Mahasarawathi.

The Homa was conducted by Dr. Krishna Murthy Bayari ( a disciple of Sri Sri Narayanashrama Swamiji, Kodandashrama, Hebbur) & his associates.

Large number of devotees from Belgaum, Bangalore & nearby areas participated whole heartedly in the Home. All the devotees were also served with cooked prasadam after the Homa.