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On Diwali, 2007, Nithyananda Vedic Temple was inaugurated by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. On Saturday, October 17, the 2nd anniversary of the Nithyananda Vedic Temple spectacular celebrations were enjoyed by all.
The morning began with Maha-Abishekam of Venkateshwara, Anandeshwara, and Raja Rajeshwari.
The Nithyananda Vedic Temple celebrated its second anniversary on Oct 17, 2009. Opened on Diwali, 2007, the temple has become an important center of worship and celebration.
The Nithyananda Vedic Temple and Cultural Center is a destination for visitors around the world and hosts a variety of activities including meditation and yoga classes, public talks, and teacher training programs. The temple also boasts the largest deity in the US, Raja Rajashwari. Her name translates as “Queen of Goddesses” and is nearly ten feet tall.
The colorful, grand celebrations lasted from morning until late night with events and activities happening throughout the day. Participants, visitors and devotees received blessings from Paramahamsa Nithyananda whose divine presence graced the day's events.
The activities included Maha Abishekam, a special Diwali Message, USA Kumbha Mela, Vedic Expo, a special puja, the Lalita Trishati Puja, for Raja Rajashwari conducted personally by Paramahamsa Nithyananda, Maha Prasad, Guru Pratyaksha Pada Puja. At the end of the day, Paramahamsa Nithyananda offered individual blessings to all present.
Following are pictures from the grand anniversary celebrations at NithyanandaVedic Temple, Los Angeles on October 17, 2009.
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At the Vedic Expo, beautiful Nithyananda Sacred Arts are on display.
At afternoon Panel Discussion, stories and experiences are shared by participants of the
transformational Inner Awakening and LBE programs at Bidadi Ashram.
In the evening, all gather in the temple for Lalita Trishati Puja.
Lalita Trishati Puja begins for Raja Rajeshwari.
Abishekam of Devi Meru begins.
Milk abishekam being offered.
Abishekam of yogurt being offered.
Vibhutti (holy ash) being offered to Devi Meru.
Arati being offered.
Sandalwood abishekam being completed.
Offerings being made to the Devi Meru.
Abishekam continues.
Vibhuti being offered.
Arati being offered.
Abishekam with mala being completed.
Water being offered.
Once alankar is completed, offerings of kumkum are made to Devi Meru.
Depaam being offered.
Devi Meru with Flower Alankar.
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