Dubai: Grand Shanaishchara Puja Held in Presence of Sri Odiyoor Swamiji
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (DV)
Pics by Ashok Belman - Gulf Kannadiga
Dubai , Nov 26: Sri Shanaishchara Seva Samiti organized its second annual Shanaishchara puja at JSS Private School in Dubai recently. The rituals were performed under the guidance of Sri Vadisha Acharya.
The programme started with lighting the lamp, installation of Kalasha and Bhajans by Rajarajeshwari Team and Vishwakarma Seva Pratistana committee.
Sri Vadisha Acharya propagated the spiritual essence of Harikatha to devotes who had gathered on the occasion.
Fire stunts, performed by Mangaloreans, tableaus, chande beats of Kerala welcomed Odiyoor Sri Sri Gurudevananda Swamiji to the convention hall.
Swamiji blessed the gathering and conveyed a meaningful message, ending his address with Mahamangalarathi.
Dr B R Shetty felicitated Swamiji and Ganesh Rai read out the felicitation letter. Sri Vadisha Acharya and Sadhwi Sri Sri Matanandamai were also felicitated on the occasion.
Shanishwara committee offered Rs 1 lac to Sri Odiyoor Public Charitable Trust. A lso offered by Arab Udupi Hotel owner Shekar Shetty, Sunil Shetty, Sarvotham Shetty, Shashi Sharath Shetty, and Harish Sherigar, while Jairam Shetty offered Rs 25,000 to the Trust. .
The puja mantap was beautifully decorated under the guidance of Rajesh Kuthar.
At end of the programme prasadam was distributed to the devotees and Arab Udupi Hotel organized mass meal for the gathering.
Sudhakar Thumbe, Vittal Shetty along with hundreds of devotees took part.