Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 11: The 354th Aradhana Mahotsav of Shri Raghavendra Guru was observed with devotion at the branch of Udupi Shri Pejawar Adhokshaja Math in Tapovan, on the banks of the Godavari in Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra, on Monday. The event was held under the guidance and blessings of Shri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji, pontiff of the Udupi Shri Madhwacharya Mahasamsthan Shri Pejawar Adhokshaja Math.

With remembrance of Shri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Shripadaru, the Aradhana Mahotsav was conducted by purohit Vishnuteertha Sali, who adorned the specially decorated mantap with the idol of Shri Raghavendra Guru and, along with Aditi Deshpande, performed poojas and rituals, blessing the devotees present.

The program was attended by Nashik Pejawar Math manager Srinivas Deshpande, Anil Acharya, Balaram Pandey of the mutt, assistant Lakshan Dubey, and several devotees.

Devotees fondly recalled that on July 4, 2010, Shri 108 Shri Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji had inaugurated the Pejawar Mutt branch at Tapovan on the banks of the Godavari, along with the Panchavati Sitaram Pratishtan's Vaikunth Dham and socio-cultural complex. The facilities developed at this center provide a traditional Hindu setting for religious and social activities, particularly for South Indians and especially Tulu-Kannada devotees. The venue includes an open mandap for yajnas and homas, a well-equipped multi-storey hall, modern guest accommodations for families, and pure Brahmin-style dining arrangements — all initiatives in which Shri Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji had played a significant role.