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Diwali, October 17, 2009

Los Angeles, CA, 2009

On Diwali, 2007, the Nithyananda Vedic Temple of Los Angeles was inaugurated by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. On Saturday, October 17, 2009, the 2nd anniversary of the Nithyananda Vedic Temple, spectacular celebrations were enjoyed by all.

 

The celebrations lasted from early morning until late night, with events and activities happening throughout the day. Participants, visitors and devotees received blessings from Paramahamsa Nithyananda whose divine presence graced the day's events.

 

The morning began with Maha-Abishekam of Venkateshwara, Anandeshwara, and Raje Rajashwari. This was followed by a special Diwali Message, Maha-Arati, and USA Kumbha Mela,and a Vedic Expo. In the evening, Lalita Trishati Puja for Raje Rajashwari was conducted personally by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. At the end of the day, Paramahamsa Nithyananda offered individual blessings to all present and Maha Prasad was enjoyed by all.

The Nithyananda Vedic Temple and Cultural Center is a destination for visitors around the world and hosts a variety of activities including meditation and yoga classes, public talks, and teacher training programs.

 

Following are pictures from the grand anniversary celebrations at the NithyanandaVedic Temple of Los Angeles on October 17, 2009.

 

 

 

 

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Paramahamsa Nithyananda arrives at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple on Diwali morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devotees and visitors gather in the temple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devotees and visitors await the Maha Abishekam.

 

 

Maha Abishekam begins.

 

 

Maha Abishekam begins.

 

 

 

108 herbs being offered.

 

 

sandalwood

Sandalwood and kumkum being applied to Anandeshwara.

 

 

 

Arati being offered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abishekam of milk being offered.

 

 

 

 

 

Abishekam with yogurt being completed.

 

 

 

 

 

Arati being offered.

 

 

 

Abishekam continues.

 

 

 

Abishekam with vibhutti (holy ash) being completed.

 

 

 

 

 

Devotees receive blessings with Vibhutti from Swamiji.

 

 

 

Curtains close as final abishekam with water being offered to Venkateshwara,

Anandehshwara, and Raja Rajeshwari.

 

 

 

 

 

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