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Guru Peyarchi Puja

Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Los Angeles, Dec 7, 2008

 

On the occasion of Guru Peyarchi, a beautiful puja was completed for the Guru. This special guru puja happens when there is a transition of Jupiter, the planet of the Guru. On Saturday, grand alankar for Venkateshwara was revealed on occasion of Guru Peyarchi. In the evening, events began with a beautiful sitar concert by Pt. Narendra Mishra, followed by Guru Puja completed at the feet of Dakshinamoorthi.

 

Following are pictures from the Saturday celebrations.

 

 

Dakshinamoorthi in grand alankar.

 

 

Swamiji's Padukas with flowers.

 

 

Venkateshwara in grand alankar.

 

 

A closer look!

 

 

The evening begins with concert of Pt. Narendra Mishra in the Temple.

 

 

Maha Arati being completed.

 

 

The significance of Guru Peyarchi being explained to devotees.

 

 

Names being offered to the Guru.

 

 

Names being offered to the Guru.

 

 

 

Dakshinamoorthi Puja begins.

 

 

108 Names of the Guru being chanted while offerings are made.

 

 

Devotees receive blessings and offer flowers after puja.