Bengaluru: Thousands of devotees thronged the Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, located in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru, to seek the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy and receive prasada.
As per the directions of Parama Poojya Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Sripadangalavaru, the religious programmes were conducted under the leadership of the senior administrator of the Mutt, Sri R.K. Vadindracharya, on Thursday morning, December 25. The rituals included Panchamrita Abhisheka, Kanakabhisheka, special alankara, Mahamangalarati, and Dhanurmasa pooja, all performed with great devotion.
Following the rituals, Anna Santarpane (mass feeding) and prasada distribution were organised for the devotees. Thousands stood patiently in well-organised queues stretching from the front of the Mutt up to the Shalini Playground near the Ganesh temple, completing nearly two rounds, to have darshan. Devotees received phala, mantra akshate, teertha, and prasada, and expressed their happiness and appreciation for the meticulous arrangements made by the Mutt authorities.
Speaking on the occasion, Priest Sri Nandakishoracharya said that the smooth conduct of the programme was made possible with the cooperation of the Jayanagar and JP Nagar police, who actively assisted in managing the crowd and facilitating darshan and prasada distribution.
In the evening, a series of religious and cultural events were held, including Rathotsava, Gajavahanotsava, Ashtavadhana, and Tottillu Pooja. As part of the cultural programme, a Dasavani recital by Smt. Shruti Arun and her team was held and was received with great appreciation.
Large numbers of devotees participated in all the festivities and received the divine blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy. Sri Krishna Gundacharya, Dharmadhikari of the Mutt, was also present on the occasion.
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