Houston:
By the blessings of Sri Swamiji and the immense grace of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal, a three-day Guru Poornima celebration was conducted at the temple. The festivities commenced on July 28 with Paduka Abhishekam. Devotees witnessed the abhishekam for Sri Guru’s Padukas with milk, curds, and chandanam. Throughout the ritual, devotees sang Guru kirtans and the Mahamantra, concluding with a Thirumanjanam and Harathi.
The celebration continued on July 29, Guru Poornima day, beginning with a 6-hour Akhanda Mahamantra chanting session in the afternoon. In the evening, Sri Vyasa Puja was performed, followed by a mass prayer dedicated to jobs, career growth, and prosperity. Sri Aravindji addressed the gathering of about 100 devotees, sharing Sri Swamiji’s teachings on the significance of collective prayers and the ideal way to pray. The evening concluded with the distribution of dinner prasadam to attendees.
The Guru Poornima celebrations concluded on August 1 with Sri Hanumanji puja and Maha Harathi. The evening included bhajans and nama sankirtanam, followed by a live Guru Poornima address by Sri Ramuji. About 30 people attended this final day of festivities, which ended with the serving of dinner prasadam.
Atlanta:
By the immense grace of Sri Swamiji and Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji, Atlanta Namadwaar devotees celebrated Sri Guru Poornima on Wednesday, July 29, with deep gratitude and devotion, offering their heartfelt thanks for Sri Swamiji’s countless blessings and for the great fortune of being under his divine shelter.
As a special offering on this auspicious occasion, a 12-hour Akhanda Nama was organized from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Throughout the day, devotees lovingly offered Nama, both virtually and in person at Namadwaar, filling the sacred day with continuous Nama chanting.
Following the Akhanda Nama, the Guru Poornima celebrations continued at Namadwaar from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The celebration was especially joyful as several families who had been away traveling during the summer break had returned and came together to participate in this auspicious occasion.
Sri Swamiji’s holy Padukas and picture were placed on a beautifully adorned palanquin for the Sri Guruji Purappadu. By divine grace, the evening weather was pleasant, making it possible for the Purappadu to be celebrated outdoors. Men, women, and children all enthusiastically participated, taking turns to joyfully carry the palanquin in Purappadu while singing Guru Keertans and Sri Madhurageethams with devotion and love.
Following the Purappadu, the young Bhagavatas gathered around Sri Swamiji’s holy Padukas and lovingly performed Ashtotharam. Devotees also performed Pushpa Varsham, showering flowers upon Sri Swamiji as an expression of their love, reverence, and gratitude.
The beautiful Guru Poornima celebration concluded with Harathi and Dolotsavam.
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Virginia:
By the immense grace of His Holiness Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara SwamiJi and the abundant grace of Sri Madhuri Sakhi Samedha Sri Premika Varada Takurji, Namadwaar Virginia celebrated Guru purnima on July 29th. There was Akhanda nama from 3.30pm to 6 pm. The devotees took turns to chant Mahamantra.The satsang started with Mahamantra kirtan at Namadwaar Virginia. Sri SwaimiJi’s Holy Padhuka abishekam was performed, while the devotees rendered many Guru Kirtans. Sri SwaimiJi’s Holy Padukas were then adorned with flower garlands.
