Sri Swamiji in Haridwar, Installation of Sahasra Shiva Lingam, 13 - 15 Aug 2005
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Sun Rise over Ganga - as seen from Ashrama
Spiritual programs in Haridwar Ashrama
13, 14 & 15 March 2005
13, 14 & 15 March 2005
The Sacred Sahasra Shiva Mandir - readied for inauguration
The close up photo of the Bhadra Kali idol in Haridwar Ashrama
The sacredness in fluid form. GANGA mata flows right past the Ashrama in Haridwar.
The Audumbara tree in Ashrama
Newly constructed Kutir in Bamboo. Prof. Krishan Kumar, the coordinator of this event is seen discussing.
The specially erected tent in the Ashrama. Detailed Ganga story was narrated for three days (12,13 & 14 March 2005) by Sadguru Sri Swamiji.
Sri Swamiji carries the heavily decorated Kalasha from the Yaga Shala on 14th march 2005. 1.20 PM.
Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji performs Yantra Pratishtha on the base pedestal of the Shiva Lingam
The celebrated moment. Sri Swamiji performs consecration Abhishekam on the SAHASRA SHIVA LINGAM.
Sri Swamiji offers Arati to the newly consecrated SAHASRA SHIVA LINGA
Hundreds of devotees personally performed Abhishekam to the Shiva Lingam
Sri Swamiji gives a short discourse - expressing great happiness to have installed a Shiva temple on the banks of Ganga river. The foreground is the close up of Shiva Lingam
Close up of the Shiva Lingam - tied with Durva - Kusha grass and Aralu (Pelalu) - special popped paddy
Sri Swamiji during the Ganga Sannidhi Program
Sadhus of Haridwar were given Annadana, called as pandara, during the Ganga Sannidhi programs. 16th March 2005
Sri Swamiji gave Mantra Deeksha to Varadaraj Thatachar of Tver City in Russia. Sri Swamiji gave him the ascetic name VISHNU DATTA PADA RENU 16 March 2005
Sri Swamiji takes Ganga Bath - 16 March 2005