Sri Raghavender Mutt Mantralayam
On the auspicious occasion of the 2nd day of Sri Raghavendra Guruvaibhavotsava – 2024, His Holiness Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji conducted the Paduka Pattabhiska ceremony for the Moola Padukas of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
As part of this revered ritual, the Sri Rayara Padukas were reverently placed on the Suvarna Simhasanam, where H.H. Sri Swamiji performed Pushpabhisheka, Kanakambhisheka, and Ratnabhisheka (anointing with pearls).
On this auspicious occasion H.H. Sri Swamiji inaugurated “Sri Krodhi Nama Samvatsara Panchanga” which will be distributed free of cost in Mantralayam and all our branch Mutts.
Following this sacred homage, the Pratahkala Rathotsava commenced within the prakaram, as the Sri Rayara Moola Padukas were ceremoniously placed in the Suvarna Ratha. A multitude of devotees and disciples gathered to witness this divine event and received blessings.
On the second day of Sri Raghavendra Guruvaibhavotsava, His Holiness Sri Swamiji honored distinguished individuals for their exemplary service and contributions. The felicitated recipients included:
Sri Basavarajendra H, I.A.S, Commissioner of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Karnataka.
Sri Krishnakanth, I.P.S, Superintendent of Police, Kurnool.
Sri Nagaraj S. Ankasadoddi, Deputy Secretary to the Government of Karnataka.
Sri Somisetty Venkateswarlu, TDP Kurnool.
Sri Astro Mohan, Photographer from Udupi.
Sri R.N. Ravi Kumar, Devarayasamudra Social Activist.
Adv. Sri Phaniraj Kashyap from Bengaluru, who received the prestigious Guruvaibhavotsava Award in Sri Yogeendra Sabha Mantapa.
The celebrations also featured cultural programs, including devotional songs by Vidushi Yogasri C from Gundlupet and Bharatanatyam performances by Vidushi Mahima Sridhar from Coimbatore, held on the same stage.
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