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Shivarathri, Feb 22, 2009

Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair, CA

On Feb 22, 2009, grand Shivarathri celebrations were celebrate at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple of Montclair.

 

Following are pictures from Shivarathri on February 22, 2009.

 

Shiva Linga with beautiful alankar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abishekam continues as Nataraja is prepared for alankar.

 

 

 

Various cultural performances in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significance of Shivarathri being explained.

 

 

Devotees in meditation as abishekam begins.

 

 

 

Abishekam with milk being completed.

 

 

 

 

Flowers being offered.

 

 

Abishekam with sandalwood being completed.

 

 

Devotees invited to offer abishekam to Anandeshwara.

 

 

Milk abishekam being completed by devotees.

 

 

 

While devotees await alankar to be revealed from behind the curtain, Maharaj Aikyananda tells devotees about Swamiji's upcoming YOGAM tour.

 

After alankar is revealed, Nithya Arati begins.

 

 

Devotees receive prasad after Nithya Arati.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maha Prasad being enjoyed by devotees.