On Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 am, Maha Parinirvana Day was celebrated at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple in Montclair. Maha Parinirvana Day is the day Swami Arunachalananda a disciple of Swamiji and the 1st to be initiated in to full 'Sanyas' became enlightened and left his body. On this day all Swamiji's devotees who have done NSP and have later passed on are honored with Maheshwara puja.
Following are pictures from this event.
The Maheshwara Puja begins with the chanting of Bhagavad Gita
by the Swamis followed by Guru Puja.
Meal being served to the Swamis by Grihastas (married couples) and their family members.
Arati being offered.
Devotees and visitors in meditation during special celebration.
Swamis and devotees receive food directly from Swamiji's hand.
Senior Swamis sharing food with their juniors.
Swamiji serving to everyone present.
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Los Angeles Ashramites prepare for Pratyaksha Pada Puja.
Pratyaksha Pada Puja begins.
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Swamiji performing arathi before leaving for Singapore and Malaysia.
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