Guru Puja and Paduka Ceremony
JADAN, RAJASTHAN – As the sun rose on Guru Purnima morning, the energy at OM Ashram shifted into deep worship. Devotees gathered early for the most significant part of the festival: the Guru Puja.
Offerings of Devotion
Disciples from near and far honored the Guru’s feet, applied tilak, offered flowers, and sang prayers. The air was thick with the scent of incense and the sound of ancient Vedic mantras.
Guru Puja before the gadi of Gurudev.
The ceremony began at the sacred gadi (seat) of our revered Gurudev, His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramahansa Shree Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj.
Gurudev's successor with puja thali.
The ritual was performed by Gurudev's successor, Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avatar Puri Ji Maharaj, together with revered Mahamandaleshwars, Sannyasis, and devotees.
The Holy Paduka Ceremony
A highlight of the morning was the worship of the Charan-Padukas. These belong to Gurudev's Master, the honorable Satguru Hindu Dharma Samrat Paramahansa Shree Swami Madhavananda Ji Maharaj.
Pujya Maharaj Ji leads the Paduka Ceremony.
This ritual connects the devotees to our great lineage of Masters. It is a moment of deep gratitude for the wisdom passed down through generations.
The Joy of the Crowd
As the rituals concluded with prayer, the silence was broken by the joyful voices of thousands of devotees. They sang in praise, glorifying their beloved Gurudev.
The gathered crowd shouts praises to Gurudev.
In a beautiful exchange of love, Gurudev's successor was honored by the community. He accepted their offerings with humility and grace.
Gurudev's successor receives an orange scarf as an offering.
Waiting for Divine Darshan
A crowd of people is waiting to receive darshan.
The morning ceremony concluded with a long line of devotees. Each person waited patiently for a moment of personal connection to Gurudev and a glimpse of the Guru Purnima celebration.
Hari OM
Guru Purnima 2026 celebrations at OM Ashram, Jadan.
