Another Long Walk
Yesterday, the 23rd of Jan 2007 my wife Vijaya and I went to Thiruvanmiyur to witness the Athirudra Maha Yagyam being performed there. This is performed under the blessings of Sri Saibaba Swamygal of Puttabarthi. For 11 days started on 20 Jan.
As we entered the South Avenue road we saw a huge crowd of men and women (women outnumbering men easily). We had to walk nearly 700 metres to reach the Homa Gundam. Very elaborate arrangements have been made and there were hundreds of Sai volunteers in white uniform to help. It was fabulous to see many old women as volunteers. The day's main Homam was over by this time (11:15AM) and so we were able to have darshan of the Gundam rather easily.
There were any number of usual shops on both sides of the road selling Sai trinkets. The entire road was full of Sai pictures and photos, a very satisfying sight.
From there we walked to Arun's house to see our granddaughter Sowmya. The child greeted us with her trade-mark BIG smile - whatever tiredness we felt, vaporised - thazhal athu kanda mezhgu athu pola - with her bewitching smile. We had a fantastic time with her.
We left back reluctantly for our house, walking to the bus stop and then at Mandaveli walking from the bus stop to the house. Today also we must have walked over 5 km.
Rajappa
24 Jan 2007 at 09:20
Yesterday, the 23rd of Jan 2007 my wife Vijaya and I went to Thiruvanmiyur to witness the Athirudra Maha Yagyam being performed there. This is performed under the blessings of Sri Saibaba Swamygal of Puttabarthi. For 11 days started on 20 Jan.
As we entered the South Avenue road we saw a huge crowd of men and women (women outnumbering men easily). We had to walk nearly 700 metres to reach the Homa Gundam. Very elaborate arrangements have been made and there were hundreds of Sai volunteers in white uniform to help. It was fabulous to see many old women as volunteers. The day's main Homam was over by this time (11:15AM) and so we were able to have darshan of the Gundam rather easily.
There were any number of usual shops on both sides of the road selling Sai trinkets. The entire road was full of Sai pictures and photos, a very satisfying sight.
From there we walked to Arun's house to see our granddaughter Sowmya. The child greeted us with her trade-mark BIG smile - whatever tiredness we felt, vaporised - thazhal athu kanda mezhgu athu pola - with her bewitching smile. We had a fantastic time with her.
We left back reluctantly for our house, walking to the bus stop and then at Mandaveli walking from the bus stop to the house. Today also we must have walked over 5 km.
Rajappa
24 Jan 2007 at 09:20
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