Bengaluru: A preparatory meeting of the staff and volunteers was held at the Nanjanagoodu Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru, ahead of the 355th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
The week-long Aradhana Mahotsava will be celebrated from August 27 to September 2, 2026, under the blessings of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Theertha Sripadangalavaru.
The meeting was conducted under the leadership of the Mutt’s senior administrator, R.K. Vadindra Acharya. It began with the lighting of lamps before Guru Rayaru, followed by Vedic chants by the priests, while Rajesh Kulkarni offered prayers and devotional songs.
Speaking on the occasion, priest Nandakishoracharya said the meeting focused on making elaborate arrangements for the convenience of devotees expected to visit the Mutt during the Aradhana celebrations.
R.K. Vadindra Acharya said special arrangements would be made for the thousands of devotees expected to arrive for darshan and prasada. The Poorvaradhana, Madhyaradhana and Uttaradhana will be observed on August 29, 30 and 31, respectively, along with special Annasantarpane programmes.
Members of the priest community, Mutt staff and more than 150 volunteers participated in the meeting and shared their suggestions for ensuring smooth arrangements throughout the week-long celebrations.
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