Mysuru: Praying for Loka Kalyana (World’s Welfare), Vana Durga Vruksha Shanti Puja and Sahasra Chandi Yaga, began under the guidance of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and Junior Pontiff Datta Sri Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, at Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, in the city yesterday. The religious rituals will conclude on June 15.
On the first day of religious rituals related to the puja and yaga, a large number of devotees had converged and prayed for the fulfilment of their wishes. The devotees hailing from various States, witnessed the rituals that were held from 7 am to 11 am. The Rudra Homa was performed marking the beginning of Chandi Yaga, followed by Soundarya Lahari and Lalitha Sahasranama.
