Havan at Iraivan
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Stepping back to yesterday afternoon we had a marvelous event at Iraivan. A palanquin was prepared and beautifully decorated to carry Gurudeva’s padukas to Iraivan.
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Gurudeva’s sandals are in this silver tray.
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Our silpis have the honor of carrying the palanquin
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Yogi Jivanandanatha performs the yagna.
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All the devotees are invited to come forward and make offerings to the sacred fire.
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Monks chant a special version of Sri Rudram where verses are interspersed with “Svaha!”
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Now the return parade to Kadavul temple after circumambulating Iraivan.
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There was a magnificent sunset in progress over Waialeale.
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Everyone is awestruck by the light show from the skies.
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