With Sri Guruji’s blessings and by the grace of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal, the year-end Utsav was joyfully celebrated at the temple over the duration of 3 days from December 26th to 28th.
On the first day of the Utsav, devotees were treated to a beautiful alankaram of Sri Madhuri Sakhi Sametha Premika Varadha Thakurji resembling GoLokam. The utsav started with Nama Sankirtan and Krishna Janana parayanam from Srimad Bhagavatam. It was followed by youth Hari Katha by Kum. Shriya and Kum. Jayashree. Devotees then participated in singing of bhakti kirtans. The day continued with Madhurasmrithi, where devotees shared their sweet experiences with Sri Guruji. The satsang continued with Sriramji’s inspiring katha on Ekadasa Skandam of Srimad Bhagavatam. Our divine couple were then taken in procession on Shesha Vahana, accompanied by Nama Sankirtanam and singing of bhajans. The day concluded with Dolotsavam and dinner prasadam.
DAY 2 festivities began with the auspicious reading of Rukmini Kayanam from Srimad Bhagavatam followed by singing of devotional kirtans. Madhurasmrithi continued on the second day with more devotees sharing their experiences with Sri Guruji followed by continuation of katha on Ekadasa Skandam of Srimad Bhagavatam by Sriramji. Devotees then celebrated Janavasam for the divine couple as they were taken in procession with the accompaniment of music and bhajans. A special fireworks display was also organized that added more joy to kids and adults alike.
The Utsavam concluded on DAY 3 with a grand Radha Kalyanam celebration. The day began with Nagara Sankirtanam, Mahamantra chanting and recitation of Thiruppaavai. Radha Kalyanam celebrations started with singing of sampradaya bhajans and Divyanama Sankirtanam. On popular demand, Madhurasmrithi continued on DAY 3 as well. The divine wedding of the divine couple concluded with Kalyana Ashtapati, Mangalya Dhaaranam and Harathi. The Utsavam concluded with Anjaneya Utsavam and serving of Kalyana lunch prasadam.
About 300 people attended the Utsavam over the duration of 3 days.
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