Mahabhisheka performed to Nandi atop Chamundi Hill
This was the 19th year that the Trust had performed the Mahabhisheka.
The Mahabhisheka began at 8.30 am in the presence of Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Adichunchanagiri Mysuru Shakha Mutt Seer Somanathananda Swamiji and Hosamutt Seer Chidananda Swamiji and hundreds of devotees, with the performance of associated rituals such as Gandha Panchakabhisheka, Panchamarutabhisheka, Phalapujamrutha, Rasa Panchamrutha, Pishta Panchakabhisheka etc. More than 40 types of puja articles were used for the Mahabhisheka. Also, 300 litres of milk, 250 litres of curds, 30 kg ghee, 10 kg honey and 5 buckets containing a mixture of Paadya, Argaa, Achamana, Maduparka, Panchamrutha, Sakkare, bananas, grapes, dates, cucumbers, sugarcane juice, lemon juice, flours of different grains, edible oil, turmeric etc., were utilised for the purpose.
After the completion of Mahabhisheka at about 9.30 am, Jalabhsiheka was performed to Nandi statue, following which it was decorated by a variety of flowers and other articles, with devotees who had come in large numbers, seen paying their obeisance.
Trust President Prakashan, Secretary N. Govinda, office-bearers Sundar, Shankar, Ramesh, Basavaraju and others were present.
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