Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Jaya Guru Datta Here's an update as published in Star of Mysore Sri Guru Datta RE-CONSECRATION OF IDOLS IN ASHRAM Mysore, Mar. 4- The recon-secration of the idols of Padmavati and Dhanvantri at Sri Datta Venkateshwara Temple, Sri Ganapati Sachchidandanda Ashram will take place tomorrow at 7.34 am. The temples have also been renovated with a special rose stone called 'Bansi Pahadpur' from Rajasthan. The eight idols of goddess Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi) will also be installed surrounding the Padmavati temple. Similarly, ten idols of Lord Vishnu (Dashavatara) will also be installed around Lord Dhanvantri temple. These idols were sculpted in Magani stone under the supervision of Sitaram Rout from Orissa and the temple renovation in Rose stone was done by Munnalal Gongal from Rajasthan. The reconsecration rituals started on Mar. 2 in the divine presence of Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji will continue today also. The final ritual of reconsecration will take place tomorrow. Devotees are invited to participate in the celebrations at 9 am tomorrow. For details contact the Temple office (Ph: 2483200) or Pro Siddahartha (Mob: 944830-90946). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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