Bengaluru: Marking the New Year with devotion and faith, thousands of devotees thronged the Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt at Jayanagar 5th Block to seek the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
On the auspicious Thursday, special abhisheka and other rituals were performed under the divine guidance and blessings of Parama Poojya Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Teertha Sripadangalavaru, and under the leadership of the Mutt’s senior administrator R.K. Vadeendracharya. The rituals were conducted in a spiritually charged atmosphere, drawing a massive gathering of devotees.
As part of the special New Year observances, the Brindavana of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy was adorned with Navaratna Kavacha and floral decorations. A newly installed Navaratna idol of Guru Raghavendra Swamy placed in front of the Brindavana was offered special worship. In addition, special poojas were performed to Lord Srinivasa seated on a golden throne and King Prahlada in a golden cradle, informed chief priest Sri Nandakishoracharya.
Thousands of devotees visited the sanctum, lit lamps, offered prayers and archana, and received Theertha, Phala, Mantrakshate and Annasantharpane Mahaprasada, seeking the divine grace of Sri Raghavendra Swamy on the occasion of the New Year.
The Mutt had made meticulous arrangements to ensure smooth darshan and distribution of prasada, enabling devotees to move in an orderly manner despite the heavy rush. Devotees expressed immense satisfaction with the well-organised facilities and lauded the efforts of the Mutt’s administration and staff.
Compared to regular Thursdays, an exceptionally large number of devotees participated in the rituals, turning the entire premises—inside the temple, the Mutt’s front yard, and surrounding areas—into a sea of devotees immersed in devotion.
Addressing the gathering, senior administrator R.K. Vadeendracharya prayed that the blessings of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy may remain eternally upon all devotees and service volunteers who took part in the special Thursday services.
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