Photos of Our 2024 Samvatsara Puja

Aum Namah Sivaya

Here are some more photos of our recent Samvatsara Puja for Iraivan Temple. This two-day annual event is performed for the temple each year that follows its consecration. Photos by Rajkumar Manickam

A quick photo on the second day as the kumbhas from the yagasala are paraded around the temple

Mahalingeshvara, nicely lit in the inner sanctum during the first day\

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Kumar Gurukkal and Pranvinkumar conduct the event, with Satguru participating and giving his blessings

Many devotees flew to the island to join in the celebrations

As the sun set on the first day, Kauai\

s torrential rainstorm had begun'

The second day, however, was in full sunshine

Thankfully we had tents ready for the weather

The morning of the second day, the blessed kumbhas are paraded around the temple, to be poured over Mahalingeshvara

The monks bring the many kumbhas to the sanctum

A wonderful dance troupe also attended. They gave a dance as a traditional offering to Lord Siva

Aum Namah Sivaya

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