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Nov 17
2015
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Nithyananda Diary 17th November 2015 | Bengaluru Aadheenam | Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsavam - Skandha Shasti | Krama Brahmacharya Initiation | Rathothsavam
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Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsavam continues along with the final day of Skandha Shasti Brahmotsavam. Skanda Sashti is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. Sura Samhara is the final and the most important day of the festivities as Lord Murugan defeated the Demon Surapadman. This festival commemorates the victory of good over evil. Additionally newly added this year, by His Holiness, was the Krama Brahmacharya initiations.
The Bengaluru Adheenam is alive with spiritual energy and celebration!
His Holiness at Vaidya Sarovar for Krama Brahmacharya initiation
Kailaaya vadyam (musical instruments for divine) played by Nithyananda Gurukul sanths
After a dip in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar, each Being receives initiation directly from His Holiness
All initiates receive the holy kavi (saffron) clothes symboling the sacredness of living Brahmacharyam
Devotees around the world watch via video conferencing.
All present chant Svasti mantra after the initiation
Chanting the mantra in presence of Swamiji makes them very powerful.
Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari
Dakshinamurthy showing His glory in golden kavacham, which is hand made at Nithyananda Sacred Arts
Muneshwara Shrine
Lord Murugan
Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsavam - Skandha Shasti Procession
Sura Samhara events
Sura Samhara marks the defeat of the Demon Surapadman