Bengaluru: The 405th Pattabhisheka Utsav of revered saint Sri Raghavendra Swami was celebrated with religious fervour at the Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru. The programmes were organised under the directives of pontiff Sri Subudhendra Tirtha and conducted under the leadership of senior mutt administrator R.K. Vadindra Acharya.
As part of the celebrations, priests performed Sri Raghavendra Stotra and Ashtottara recitations followed by Sahasra Kalasha Ksheerabhisheka and Panchamruta Abhisheka to the Brindavana. The ceremonial inauguration featured the installation of the saint’s golden padukas on a golden throne accompanied by a floral shower, temple priest Nandakishore Acharya said.
The Brindavana was specially adorned with a Navaratna kavacha, fruit garlands and elaborate floral decorations. Thousands of devotees participated in the rituals and received anna prasada after the Maha Mangalarati.
Meanwhile, marking the 431st birth anniversary celebrations on February 24, a special Laksha Pushparchane will be performed by Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha at 11 am for universal welfare, organisers said. Devotees have been invited to participate and receive tirtha and blessings.
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