January 12 2007

Photos

Following Swamiji's 30 th Jayanti celebrations in 30 countries worldwide, his birthstar was celebrated as always in Tiruvannamalai, his birth place and spiritual nerve center of the world. Every year, Swamiji is received at the Arunachala temple of Tiruvannamalai with great joy and revere and special offerings are made by chief priests of the temple to the deities. Following are some pictures of his trip to Tiruvannamalai.

Birthstar Celebrations

Early morning on the day of the birthstar celebrations, Swamiji is seen offering arati (lit camphor) to Lord Ganesha in the place of stay after which there was a grand procession to Arunachaleshwara temple for offering gratitude to Arunagiri Yogeshwara.

Felicitated by Sri Subramaniam, Assistant Commissioner of the Arunachala temple after which the chief priests proceeded with the offerings.

With Sri Subramaniam, Assistant Commissioner of the Arunachala temple.