Ganesha Chathurti At Kauai Aadheenam
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Today was the auspicious day of the annual Ganesha Chathurthi Festival. Without a large Hindu community on our island, it is a small festival by comparison to those in other countries. Nevertheless, it is always a highly auspicious and powerful day. Lord Ganesha always comes in full force and majesty. Here Bodhinatha watches as the puja progresses.
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Our members have prepared small Ganesha’s to be blessed and immersed in the Wailua River.
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Senthilnathaswami is our pujari today. The puja was powerful. The pictures tell the story….
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We have a large group of Tamils here from Edmonton, Canada (see below)
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After the puja, standing in front of the shrine an awesome Shakti radiates out. Lord Ganesha’s presence is felt, reminiscent of our beloved Pillaiyarpati temple in India.
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The little raft of Ganapati’s is blessed and taken to the river.
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Our silpis always have the honor of taking Ganesha to the river, a duty they take great delight in performing.
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And, now, back to the source!
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