ll ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ll ll ॐ गो-महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ll
"I know, you are my best friend," this little Gopa-kumara seems to tell the equally little calf, with a special, matter-of-fact gesture…and the calf seems to agree in the same vein!!
Dear Bhaktas,
Deepotsava at the Chhaatraalaya is always such a joy! After a Pooja to Mahalakshmi, it is absolute fun time – sheer joy writ large on the beaming faces of the boys!! Let us share some of it through images…
The sparkly shower of light delights little souls anon..
Deepotsava is followed by Go-pooja and Annakuta Mahotsava. All the Gopas get together to worship Surabhi, Go Mata, for, गावो लोकस्य मातरः ! All the cows and calves are bathed, decked up, and pooja performed to them.
There is Pradakshina…
धन्य धन्य हो प्रदक्षिणा …. and Namaskaara!
The bond our children enjoy with these gentle creatures is subtle and sure. By turns children tend to them every single day, and today it is special!
"I know, you are my best friend," this little Gopa-kumara seems to tell the equally little calf, with a special, matter-of-fact gesture…and the calf seems to agree in the same vein!!
Freshly harvested grain, particularly, Bajra etc. are cooked with special spices and vegetables, heralding the change of season to winter. This is offered to the Lord in all temples here in this 'Annakuta Mahotsava'. The Gopas had a special treat, as did devotees! We append more images below.
AVT Jaipur
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