Hubballi Prepares for Guru Raghavendra’s 353rd Aaradhana

Hubballi: The 353rd Aaradhana Mahotsava (anniversary celebrations) of Guru Raghavendra Swamy from August 20 to August 22 at Bhaktadigala Rayarmatha in Ramakrishna Nagar, Gokul Road.

The three-day festival will include a variety of religious rituals and cultural programs. On August 22 (Thursday), the schedule includes Suprabhata (morning prayers) at 6 am, Ashtottara Parayana (108-name chanting) at 7 am, Panchamruta Abhishek (ritual bathing in five nectars) at 9 am, Pushpalankar (flower decorations) at 10 am, Rathotsava (chariot procession) at 10:30 am, Hastodaka (ritual washing of hands) at 12 pm, and distribution of Prasada (sacred offerings) at 1 pm.

On August 21 (Wednesday), as part of Madhayaradhane, Brahmanara Alankar Pooja will be held. In the evening at 7 pm, Ashtavadhana, Tottilu Pooje, and Maha Mangalarathi (grand auspicious ritual) will take place.

Apart from the religious rituals, the festival will also feature cultural and spiritual programs. On August 15, a Dasavani (devotional music) performance by Vasudendra Vaidya and team will be held at 5:30 pm.

From August 16 to August 18, spiritual discourses by Pt Srikar Acharya Advi and Pt Yadavachar Diwakar will be held from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

On August 19, a Shravani Programme will be held at 6 am, followed by Dhawajarohana (flag hoisting) and Dhanya Pooja (grains worship) at 7 pm.

Devotees are urged to participate in large numbers and offer their services for the successful completion of the religious rituals and cultural programs. For more details, interested individuals can contact 0836-2331008.