New Temple in Rupawas: A Grand Procession! - Day 1
🌷 Rupawas celebrated the grand consecration! The Shri Maheshwar Mahadev Mandir now stands in the birthplace of our beloved Gurudev, Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramahansa Shree Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj, founder of the incredible OM Ashram.
The first day of Mandir's grand opening commenced with an unforgettable "Shobha Yatra," or sacred procession!
Many spiritual leaders and devotees graced the occasion:
- Gurudev Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramahansa Shree Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj,
- Aacharya Shree Swami Vishokanand Bharti Ji Maharaj,
- Pujya Maharaj Ji (Swami Avatar Puri Ji),
- Mahamandaleshwar Shree Swami Gyaneshwar Puri Ji,
- Mahamandaleshwar Shree Swami Phul Puri Ji,
- Mahamandaleshwar Shree Swami Chetan Giri Ji,
- Mahant Shree Swami Kaan Puri Ji,
- Acharya Shree Swami Rajendra Puri Ji,
- respected Pandits, Sanyasis, and devoted global followers.
In Rupawas, Vishwaguruji's extraordinary spiritual journey began. From a young age, his dedication to prayer and meditation shone brightly, a powerful light hinting at his future path.
This new temple profoundly tributes his divine childhood and foundational spiritual journey; its consecration marked a cherished return to the roots of an enlightened soul.
After Rupawas, Gurudev's work rapidly spread worldwide. Beginning in Vienna in 1970, he founded international ashrams and the 'Yoga in Daily Life' system. With 45,000 teachers and 4,000 centers, this system shares his message of peace, health, and environmental care.
Gurudev has traveled the Earth 51 times, globally spreading wisdom of ancient Vedic scriptures, yoga, and peace to millions. He's held 11 World Peace Summits, proudly representing India and its ancient culture, influencing countless people embracing spiritual growth worldwide.
Today we celebrate the inauguration of a new temple in Gurudev's native village. The first day of the celebrations was marked by a colorful procession.
At the Shobha Yatra procession, forty women gracefully carried holy Kalashas, bringing immense blessings and purity to the village and temple.
Each step through Rupawas was a journey back to Gurudev's roots.
Chariots followed, carrying revered saints, including Gurudev, blessing everyone.
This majestic, joyous parade (Shobha Yatra) invoked profound auspiciousness, purity, and divine blessings for the new Shiva temple's consecration.
This procession purified the path, inviting divine energy.
An important chariot was bearing the new temple's idols, symbolically carried through the village by pandits, announcing the imminent inauguration.
This purified the route, involved the community visually and spiritually, and formally welcomed the divine energies.
It beautifully marked the sacred event's beginning, filling the atmosphere with positive energy and collective devotion.
The first day of the inauguration concluded at OM Ashram with a joyful satsang.
It was a truly blessed and wonderful evening for all, as it strongly set the tone for the further divine moments in the next days! Om Nama Shivaya!
