Swami Vishveshwarananda speaks about Prabhuji; and Mr. Deepak Dani, Toronto, translates into Gujarati.

16th December 2010

On 16th December 2010, 15 devotees of Shri Prabhuji (Dr. Ramchandra Sathaye, Pune, Maharashtra) from Canada, U.S.A. and India, all Gujaratis, arrived under the guidance of Shri Deepak Dani, Toronto, Canada, in Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.

In spite of the very cold weather, even the elderly people adjusted admirably.

After refreshments, all devotees went to Lord Mahakala-Bhairava to offer their obeisance and prayers to Shri Prabhuji and Paramahamsa Shri Swami Omkarananda.

17th December 2010

The evening brought a lot of surprise to the disciples of Shri Prabhuji Maharaj. A beautiful function was arranged in Omkarananda Vidya Bhawan after Arati in Omkarananda-Kamakshi-Devi Mandir.

Devotional Dance by Kumari Somashekhari and her students and the meaning of the Dance explained by her.

Special Puja for Mahakala-Bhairava.

The illuminated Mahakala-Bhairava Temple by night.

The hall was nicely decorated with many beautiful lights in different colours. Apart from the devotees, also guests from South Africa along with Swami Narasimhuluji joined the get-together.

Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda, President Omkarananda Ashram, welcomed all the noble souls and appreciated their high spirits and deep devotion which they have towards Lord Mahakala-Bhairava, Shri Prabhuji Maharaj and Paramahamsa Shri Swami Omkarananda.

One of the highlights of the function came, when Kumari Somashekhari performed a splendid Shivanatha Dance. Somashekhari explained to the audience the meaning of the dance, which was immediately translated by Mr. Dani into Gujarati.

Somaji then, together with her students Neha and Pinky, showed their talent with several other devotional Dances. The disciples of Sant Prabhuji were immensely touched by Somaji's attractive dances.

After every dance Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda talked about the importance of the spiritual life and the devotional Indian Classical Dance as a way to God-experience. He also explained the great story of Shri Prabhuji and the wonders, which happened, when the Mahakala-Bhairava Mandir was built and Lord Mahakala-Bhairava statue was installed.

Swami Vishveshwarananda also spoke about Gurudev Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati and the life of this God-realized Saint and His wonderful activities in the Garhwal Himalayas in form of immense educational works for the benefit of thousands of children.

Shri Daniji himself translated nicely all the words of Swamiji into Gujarati.

Soma and her students concluded the function with Omkarananda Arati Dance.

Thereafter all the artists and the guests and devotees concerned were offered flower malas, which was responded to by a great clapping.

Late night Yajna in front of Lord Mahakala-Bhairava.

In the late evening everybody joined a Mahayajna in front of Lord Mahakala-Bhairava, which went on till midnight.

18th December 2010

From 9:00 am in the morning onwards, Puja and Abhisheka of Lord Mahakala-Bhairava were performed, which was attended by all the disciples of Shri Prabhuji. The Puja concluded with Arati and Prasadam distribution at 12:30 pm.

Kalasha-Abhishekam for Lord Mahakala-Bhairava.

19th December 2010

On the 19th morning, with a heavy heart, all disciples of Sant Prabhuji left Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. They took with them unforgettable divine and pleasant memories.

Later on, from Canada, Shri Deepak Daniji wrote to Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda following words: "Poojya Swami Shri Vishveshwaranandaji. Please accept our Gratitude and Thanks for your Hospitality and Welcome to all of us and for your service for the most memorable Time of our Lives."