Sa-Svar Paath of Shrimad Bhagavat by 1111 Brahmins, 24 hrs sankirtan, all day jap were other highlights of the Mahotsav

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The atmosphere at Sandipani was truly divine; Shrimad Bhagavat katha flowed along with sant vaani and at the same time more than 1111 Brahmins sang the verses of the Shrimad Bhagavat Puran in unison from 5th – 12th February. Devotees from all over the world had become Pothi yajmans and religiously performed Pothi pujan every morning and evening. The Brahmins performed pujan and…
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World renowned artists perform at Sandipani Mandir Mahotsav

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The Mahotsav brought some of the country’s leading musical artists to Porbandar for the first time between 2nd and 13thFebruary 2006. The world renowned classical singers Rajan and Sajan Mishra captured the audience with their rendition of Raag Basant. On 6th February, Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt and Pandit Jasraj offered their prayers to the new mandir and their…
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World revered Saints and Scholars grace the Mahotsav

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Over the course of the katha, many religious leaders came to Sandipani to hear the katha and participate in daily afternoon ‘Dharma Sabhas and satsang’ where a selection of saints and other devotees gave their thoughts on particular topics. From the 2nd – 12th of February thousands listened to the enlightening talks of world revered saints and scholars. The Dharma…
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Divine moments of a Divine Katha during Sandipani Mandir Mahotsav

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Thousands of devotees flocked to listen to Bhaishri as he recited the katha of Shrimad Bhagavat Puraana as part of the Sandipani Mandir Mahotsav celebrations from 5th to 12th February 2006. The Shrimad Bhagavat katha, one of the most important and popular scriptures of the Hindu faith, describes the appearance and leelas of Lord Krishna. Bhaishri said, “The Shrimad Bhagavat is not…
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Praan Pratishtha Vidhis performed from 2nd – 4th February

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The Praan Pratishtha Vidhis (rituals for the consecration of the deities) began on 2nd February. The murtis of all the Gods and Godesses were brought to the yagnashala built in the complex of the Shri Hari Mandir where havan and yagnas were performed. Annadhivaas, Jalladivaas and other rituals of the Praan Pratishtha were performed on the utsav murtis (small replicas of the…
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Sandipani Mandir Mahotsav begins with a grand Shobha Yatra

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1st of February 2006 marked the auspicious beginning of the Sandipani Mandir Mahotsav with a grand Shobha Yatra which went through the streets of Porbandar culminating in a beautiful display of fireworks. Pujya Bhaishri, Karshni Guru Sharnanandji Maharaj, Pujya Chidanand Sarawatiji and other saints performed puja at the Sudama Mandir in Porbandar, paid their obeisance at…
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