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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Apr 6: The Asthabandha Brahmakalashotsava of Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple Hejamady was held on Wednesday April 6, with devotion and grandeur.
Edapadavu Sri Radhakrishna Thanthri conducted the Brahamakalashotsava rituals under the aegis of Puttige Seer Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji. Thousands of devotees took part in this historic celebration.
Avasruta Bali, Maha Ratharohana, Maha Mantrakshate, Palla Pooje were also held as part of the Brahmakalashotsava rituals.
A formal felicitation and religious meet was also organized. Gracing the occasion, Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, Puttige Math said, "Temple is the heart of any village. If the heart is working properly the whole body will be fine. Likewise if the temple is in good condition the village will prosper in all aspects. Renovating the temple and re-installing the Lord in the new temple will bring prosperity to the village. Today here in Hejamady it is an auspicious day. Some intellectuals argue that idol worship is wrong. I also agree with this, idol worship is not rightful. But we do not worship the idol, we worship the one who is residing in the idol. Brahmakalashotsava is imminence to the Lord. Due to the Covid scare, the world faced many problems. Now as Lord Rudra has started to reside in Hejamady, Covid will also end soon" he said.
Dr. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari Sri Ksthethra Dharmasthala in his address said, "Lord is present everywhere, but His powers in the temple are unimaginable. An atom cannot be divided, but it is powerful. God is that atom power. We should filter our thoughts and should take in just the good things. Wealth has increased in our society, so our temples have also undergone renovation. Society should develop their village temples as they get good well being" he said.
Jayanth Shetty, president, renovation committee, Dayanand Hejamady, administrator, Mokthesthara and Radhakrishna Tantry, priest were honored by Puttige seer on the occasion.
A community meal was also organized for the devotees.
Lalaji R Mendon, Kaup MLA, Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MLA, Pushparaj Shetty, president, renovation committee, Mumbai, Sadananda K Shetty, proprietor Sadananda Group of Hotels, Pune, Raghuram K Shetty, MD, Heramba Industries, Mumbai, Sadashiva S Shetty, proprietor, Hotel Corporate CBD, Mumbai, Pranesh Hejamady, president, Hejamady gram panchayat, Ramachandra Bhat, priest, Hejamady temple and others were present on the occasion.