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A ceremonial ride. 🌼🌹🌼

Aug. 19, 2026. Krishna Dhaama, Mysore #India. The carriage is made of wood which is then silver clad. The idol nestled inside is of Krishna.

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Happy Janmashtami to all celebrating!

Celebrating the birth of Krishna, Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Krishnashtami, is a major holiday for Hindus.

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Wednesday: Superb day trip to Mysuru #India to participate in "chaaturmaasa" observance by Kaniyooru Swamiji and junior Adamaaru Swamiji. 🙇‍♂️

Adamaaru service pics: As in other mathas, the altar starts simple and progressively enriches. Last pic (not mine) is of the main idol "the 4-armed Krishna subduing the Kaalinga serpent".

More pics 👇

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Aug. 8: Lucky to attend the main service at Sripadaraja ("shreepaadaraaja") Matha, Bengaluru #India. The service is (must be) performed by the Swamiji himself.

1. An assistant prepares the altar
2. Swamiji places idols on the altar
3. Rituals enrich the altar
4. Service ends with the grand "aarathi" (showing flame).

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Today, the 4th day of Shraawana month in the Hindu lunar calendar, is Naaga Chathurthi; tomorrow Naaga Panchami. Both days honor serpents (and snakes) with prayers made to the lord of serpents.🐍

In some traditions, women visit brothers on Panchami and get presents.🎁

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Today is "Ganesha Chaturthi", a Hindu holiday observing the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god with the iconic elephant head. Best wishes to all who observe the day.

If you don't know and are interested, here is the myth behind why Ganesha is named so and has an elephant head: 🧵

[Attached picture courtesy my sister.]

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