Morning

8.30 a.m. - 'Purappadu'

The Bhajan was led by Sri Swamigal. Beginning with 'Thodaya Mangalam', Guru Kirtanams were sung followed by Naamavalis. Sri Swamigal's melodious voice kept the spirits of the devotees soaring high. It took nearly an hour and a half to cover the distance of ¼ kilometre - from 'Bhagavatha Bhavanam' Hall to just a few feet outside the Ashram gates.

10.00 a.m. - Bhajan at Bhagavatha Bhavanam

Sri Swamigal sat in the 'Mena' while a group of young devotees, led by Sri Pradeep Janakiraman, conducted chamber music-like concert in His August Presence.

Evening:

4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Sri Ekamram who had been a personal attendant to Maha Periyaval for about 30 years shared his experiences with Sri Swamigal and His devotees. It was heart-rendering to hear him to relive those days spent in the company of a great Mahaan.

7:45 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. NIKUNJOTSAVAM

'Nikunj' means 'a covering of creepers especially with fragrant jasmine flowers on three sides providing a shelter'. This is a favourite place of Lord Krishna and Radha where they spend most of their time playing their divine lilas.

The portals of Bhagavatha Bhavanam was decorated with colourful and fragrant flowers to mark the occasion. A big 'kolam' of flowers decorated the center floor of the portico while the 'Oonjal'(swing) hung over it. The 'Oonjal' was entirely covered with sweet smelling jasmine flowers. A screen of 'kanakambaram'(an orange tropical flower) and jasmine flowers hung on its(Oonjal's) three sides creating a 'Nikunj' for our Swamigal's puja murthy Madhuri Sakhi - Premika Varadan.

Sri Swamigal sat on the southern corner of the portals of Bhagavatha Bhavanam(in a corner of the 'Nikunj' that had been created) and just outside the 'Nikunj' a stage had been set for the carnatic music-vocal-concert of Sri Sriram Parthasarathy. The young upcoming artiste, disciple of Sri Neyveli Santhanagopalan captivated the hearts of music lovers with his rich voice and music. He began the concert with Pranams to the Guru - "Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnuh...." and held the audience in rapt attention for the next two hours.

10.30 p.m. - 12.30 p.m. - Divya Naama Sankirtanam.

12.30 p.m. - Dolotsavam - Devotees sang 'Achanchala Bhaktim Dehi Thava Charane..."