Boston, MA:
Sri Muralidhara Swamiji’s Jayanthi was celebrated on November 1, 2024, at Paduka Dham in Boston, with over 25 participants who gathered to receive blessings. The satsang began with the chanting of the Mahamantra, accompanied by Paduka Abhishekam and a pooja, followed by inspiring renditions of Guru kirtans. Akshey Chandrasekar from Musket God Satsang shared his personal experiences and reflections on Sri Swamiji, while Narayanan ji spoke on Guruji’s Avathara Karyam (divine mission).
The satsang concluded with the soulful “Kaliyayum Bali Kollum” and a heartfelt aarti, followed by a prasad dinner enjoyed by all.
Namadwaar, Atlanta:
By the immense grace of Sri Madhurisakhi Sametha Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji and Sri Swamiji, Atlanta Namadwaar was blessed with many celebrations. The month of November started with the celebration of Sri Swamiji’s Thirunakshatram / Jayanthi on Friday November 1st. 12 hours Virtual Akanda Nama was organized from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm. Devotees signed up for 30 mins slots and chanted the Mahamantra. In the evening, devotees gathered at Namadwaar to celebrate. The evening program commenced at 7.30 with Mahamantra offering followed by Sri Madhurageethams on Guru Kripa and Mahima. Devotees very lovingly decorated Namadwaar. Sri Swamiji’s picture was placed on a beautiful lotus seat. Satsang kids celebrated Sri Swamiji’s Jayanthi with cakes.
Firecrackers were burst to mark the occasion and the evening celebration concluded with Harathi and Dolotsavam.
Sri Swamiji’s Jayanthi celebrations continued along with Radhakalyanam, Diwali and Govardhan Pooja on Saturday Nov 2nd. Radhakalyanam was performed at Namadwaar to the divine couple. Sampradhaya Bhajans were offered, and all the rituals were followed. The evening was bustling with activities. Devotees performed Govardhana Pooja. The Govardhan pooja or Annakoot celebration is incomplete without the offering of food to Takurji. Devotees used varieties of rice, fruits, snacks and nuts to create a beautiful image of Sri Krishna lifting Sri Govardhana Mountain. They danced around Krishna to the melodious Divyanamam as an offering of gratitude. The evening celebration concluded with Diwali celebrations. Devotees joyously celebrated the evening with firecrackers and sweets. Delicious Prasadham was served to all the devotees after Harathi and Dolotsavam.
Tampa, FL:
With His Holiness grace we celebrated Sri Swamiji’s Jayanthi and Deepavali with akanda Nama on Nov 2nd 2024. We had continuous Nama for 4 hours. Towards the end we had all the lights switched off and had electric candles near our Jagan Mohana and Sri Swamiji’s holy Paduka. More than 85 people attended it and more than 15 new families joined the Nama and as a chain reaction we had Nama biksha in 2 new places.
The place was more blissful by Nama chanting with the instruments playing in the background.
Orlando, FL:
By the immense grace of Sri Madhuri Sakhi Premika Varadan Thakur Ji, Sri Jagannath Parivar, and our beloved Guru Maharaj, GOD Satsang Orlando celebrated a grand Sri Guruji’s jayanthi on November-3rd, 2024. The event included Akhandanama for a few hours, Guru, kirtans, and Madhurageetams. In addition, all the devotees participated in the divine Sri G’s Ashtothram by offering flowers at the Lotus Padukas of Sri G. During offering of Nama and Guru Kirtans, the altar was decorated with lamps to celebrate the occasion of Karthika masam. About 45 devotees participated in the event, and was hosted by Prajakta ji/ Anand ji.
Our humble prayers at the lotus feet of Bhagavan and Guru Maharaj to bless us with more and more Nama ruchi, longing for more seva and Utsavs in the near future.
Namadwaar, Houston:
By the Divine Grace of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal and Sri Swamiji, GOD Houston celebrated Deepavali and Sri Swamiji’s Thirunakshatram in a grand manner, between Oct 30 to Nov 9.
With the instructions of Sri Swamiji, on Deepavali, Wed, Oct 30th, Lakshmi Kubera Puja was conducted with Vishnu Sahasranamam, Kubera and Lakshmi Ashtotra Archanas, and Mahamantra chanting for auspiciousness, wealth, health, peace, prosperity and Loka-skehamam. Sri Gadhadharan ji also elucidated the Narakasura Vadam from Srimad Bhagavatam with the parayana of the chapter from the 10th Canto. About 40 devotees participated and received Bhagavan’s blessings.
On Friday and Saturday, Nov 1 and 2, Akhanda Mahamantra was conducted from 12 pm to 6 pm each day. Sri Swamiji’s Paduka Thirumanjanam (Abhishekam) was conducted on Aippasi Swathi Nov 1. In the evening on the same day, Sri Paduka Procession was conducted with devotees singing Kirtans on Guru/Sri Swamiji, along with a discourse by Sri Gadhadharan ji on the greatness of Guru. About 60 devotees participated and received the blessings of Sri Swamiji.
On Saturday Nov 2, Deepotsavam was conducted where with Theppotsavam (Boat Utsavam) with diyas throughout, amidst Kirtans, where Sri Madhuri Sakhi sameta Sri Premika Varada Thakurji enjoyed a divine boat ride. Later in the evening, children and adults alike enjoyed family fireworks time.
More than 150 people joined the Deepavali special puja and Deepotsavam/Fireworks and received the blessings of Thakurji.
The utsavam concluded on Saturday, Nov 9th, as a celebration of Sri Swamiji’s kirtans, with a Samarpanam of Madhurageetham. More than 50 students, teachers and amateur and aspiring professional Carnatic musicians sang kirtans by Sri Swamiji set to classical music format. The whole day event was attended by more than 200 people from 9 am to 4 pm.
Link to Samarpanam Highlights
https://youtu.be/9gTDkoxDfC8?si=YcQkwiTobOB4FEZQ
Narakasura Vadam Parayanam
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18D65yRDnV/
Theppotsavam Diwali
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JbxfNthtk/
Namadwaar, Dallas:
On Saturday, Nov 2nd we celebrated Sri Swamiji’s Jayanthi and Deepavali with Holy Paduka abishekam, Pancha Parayanam, Nama chanting, procession of the holy Padukas while devotees sang Madhura Gitams and Guru kirtans, Deepvotsam and Rangoli at Namadwaar Dallas. Around 30 devotees joined the celebration.
