Sunday, March 21, 2010

Ghanta Mantra

On Thursday, 18th March 2010, Bapu explained the importance of 'Ghanta' (bell) that only Maa Mahishasurmardini uses it as her weapon. It is placed hanging from the roof at Gurukshetram. The importance of 'Ghanta Mantra' is described in 'Matruvatsalyavindanam' (page 73). The Mantra will be chanted on Thursday, 25th March 2010 during regular 'Pravachan'.

Ramnvami Utsav

This year Ramnavmi Utsav will be celebrated on Wednesday, 24th March 2010 at Shri Harigurugram. Every year Lord Ram's birthday is celebrated at 12.00 noon by singing 'Palana' (lullaby). The other major events on Ramnavmi will be:

1. Handi Prasadam

2. Abhishek

3. Talibharan

4. Akhand Jap

5. Sai Sachcharit Pathan Adhyay 23

6. Havan

Chaitra Navratri Utsav

Chaitra Navratri Utsav will be celebrated at Shri Aniruddha Gurukshetram from 16th March to 24th March 2010.
The major events which will be held every day during the Utsav are:
1. Shri Chandika Havan
2. Shubhankar Stotra Stavan (after every half hour in Param Pujya Bapu's voice)
3. Shri Datta Kaivalya Yag
4. Nandadeep Prajwalan
5. 3 Ghatt Pujan