Bengaluru: Marking the auspicious occasion of Naraka Chaturdashi during the Deepavali festival, a special oil abhisheka (Tailabhyanjana) and Deepa Aarti were performed to the Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Swamy at Nanjangud Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, located in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru, in the early hours of the day.
The special religious rituals were conducted at 5.30 a.m. with prayers for the welfare and well-being of the world (Loka Kalyana), following the instructions and blessings of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Sripadangalavaru and under the guidance of the Mutt’s senior administrator, R.K. Vadindra Acharya.
The rituals began with a special Sankalpa and Tulasi Puja in front of the Brindavana, followed by Deepa Aarti and the traditional Tailabhyanjana Seva. The special oil abhisheka was performed by the temple priests with due religious observance.
Speaking on the occasion, priest Sri Nandakishore Acharya said that the oil offered during the Tailabhyanjana Seva was later distributed among devotees as prasadam. Devotees applied the sacred oil to their heads, seeking the divine blessings of Sri Hari, Vayu and Guru.
Special decorations and religious celebrations were also organised as part of the Deepavali festivities, attracting devotees who participated in the rituals and sought the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
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