Bengaluru: A special Navagraha Shanti Homam was performed at the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru, on the occasion of the total lunar eclipse. The rituals were conducted for the welfare of society and the well-being of devotees.
The programme was held under the divine guidance of His Holiness Sri 1008 Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji and led by the senior administrator of the Matha, Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya. Beginning at 10 p.m. and continuing until 1:30 a.m., ritviks performed the sacred rituals, offering ghee oblations to Chandra (the Moon) and Rahu.
The event included Navagraha Mandala Aradhane, Kalasha Pooja, chanting of Guru Raghavendra Swamy’s Ashtottara, and Maha Mangalarati. A special rangoli mandala dedicated to Lord Narasimha was also arranged, enhancing the devotional atmosphere.
According to Sri Nandakishoracharya, the eclipse was observed with great spiritual fervour, as hundreds of devotees participated in the homam, chanting the name of Guru Raghavendra and seeking the blessings of Lord Hari, Vayu, and their revered Guru.
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