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Mahakala-Bhairava Ashtami Celebration,
on 18th
November 2011
The Mahakala-Bhairava
Ashtami Celebrations at Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas started in
the morning of 18th November 2011 with a beautifully decorated
Mandapa of Deities: The Utsava Murti of Mahakala-Bhairava,
Yogeshwara and Yogeshwari, photos of Sant Prabhuji and Paramahamsa
Omkarananda Saraswati.
The celebration
commenced with Mandapa Puja, Kalasha Yatra and Maha-Abhisheka for
Mahakala-Bhairava with items of Milk, Curd, Honey, Sugar, Ghee and
a special fragrant Bhasma.
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Above: Golden Umbrella of Lord
Mahakala-Bhairava.
Left: Wonderfully
decorated Altar ready for worship. |
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| Puja by the Priests of
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas |
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| Utsava Murti of Lord
Mahakala-Bhairava. |
Deepa Devi |
During the same occasion a beautifully designed Swarna-Chatra
(golden umbrella) was installed for Lord Mahakala-Bhairava. The
Swarna-Chatra is a generous contribution of Vrinda Bhagwat and
Devayanee Bhide, two ardent devotees of Sant Prabhuji and
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas.
The morning
celebrations culminated with Arati and Prasad Distribution.
The program continued
in the evening with performing of Ganapati Puja, Guru Puja,
Yogeshwara and Yogeshwari Puja and Mahakala-Bhairava Puja,
followed by a special Yajna for Mahakala-Bhairava.
The Swamijis, Priests,
Ashramites and other devotees joyfully participated and received
the rare blessings of Divine Protection.
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Pradakshina with the holy water in Kalashas and
Swarna-Chatra (golden umbrella). |
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| Evening Yajna to worship
Lord Mahakala-Bhairava. |
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