Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Festivals and Events > > Rathothsavam> > The Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) at Prasanthi> Nilayam is a tradition that goes back to the early> 1950's. This festival marks the beginning of the> Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai> Baba. On this day, the students of Bhagawan,> chanting Vedic hymns and singing Bhajans, lead a> procession with the idol of Lord Krishna on a rath> (chariot) and the idols of Lord Rama, Lakshmana and> Mother Sita on a palanquin from Sai Kulwant Hall to> the Old Mandir, or what is now the Kalyana Mantapam,> in the village of Puttaparthi. After worship is> offered to the deities, the idols of Rama, Lakshmana> and Sita return to the Mandir. Later, in the> evening, the idols are taken out in a procession in> the village of Puttaparthi, amidst joyous> celebration by the villagers Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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