5.45 a.m. to 6.15 a.m. - --Sri Swamiji honoured all Vedic Scholars and those who rendered ‘Pãrãyana’ of the different Grantãs with ‘samabãvana’.

Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma, Adhyakshar, on behalf of Sri Swamiji and the Mission offered shawl and the sambãvana to each one of them.

Sri Swamiji, receiving the offering of a long ‘vaijayanti mãla’ around His neck, went up to the Temple ‘Vimanam’ accompanied by Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma and a few others carrying the kalasãs.

Amidst chanting by the Brahmins and the ringing of the Temple Bell, Sri Swamiji performed Samprokshanam.

The Sun was up, right on time (!), from the other side of our Govardana to witness the Grand Event!

Villagers from the local Malaipattu village and the surrounding villages had gathered in full enthusiasm to participate in the Home Event. Devotees of Sri Swamiji from other parts of the Country had come to receive the blessings of the Lord.

A huge ‘mãla’ of sandalwood and gold zari work adorned Sri Swamiji’s neck as He walked down the ‘steps’ after the Samprokshanam. Local and City press persons had gathered to record the Grand Event.

Sri Swamiji then performed Thirumanjanam to the gods of the Temple 'prakara'.

Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma performed the samprokshanam for the Garudan Sannidhi

Sri Swamiji then sat in the ‘Yãga sãla’ ground for a long time, blessing the long queue of devotees with His Darshan.

On 17th evening, Thirumanjanam was performed to the deity - Sri Kalyana Srinivasan amidst the recital of Vedas by Sri Mallikãrjuna Sarma (‘Mukhya Adyapak’ of our Mission Veda Pãtasala) and the Paatasala vidyarthis.

The Utsav Murthy bedecked with jewels and flowers was taken in procession in an beautifully decorated floral palanquin. Firecrackers were burst in celebration.

“ Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare!
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare !"

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