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| Puja for Goddess Narayani is performed in the Shanthi Mandapam. It is considered a rare blessing to witness this Puja, which lasts for approximately 4 hours. Each day hundreds of people come to the Peedam in Malaikodi to witness this Puja. Many sit and observe in silence, some would worship the Goddess by chanting “Om Namo Narayani” in their minds. When Amma performs puja, Amma brings the entire Universe into Amma’s body and mind. The puja is performed on behalf of the Universe and it has to include all the elements, and the rituals inspired from within. Amma does Abhishekam (bathing), Alankaram (decorating) and Deepa Aradhana (lighting of lamps) in a particular order. Amma teaches mankind that all life forms have a purpose and man should live in harmony with them. One should also express gratitude to nature and the five elements as they form the very basis on which all life forms are supported. After the Puja all the devotees would line up for Darshan (Divine Vision and Blessing) and to receive the holy water (Theertam) from Amma. Depending on the crowd, some days Amma would distribute the holy water for hours to the hundreds of devotees that came. Many devotees narrate their problems to Amma and look for guidance while they receive the holy water. Many of them say that the holy water has had miraculous effects: - chronic diseases have been cured, mental anxiety reduced, problems disappear and many find a great inner peace.
Tulasi & Surya Puja
Narayani Yagam
Narayani Puja in the Shanthi Mandapam
Full Moon Puja There is also Full Moon Puja, which is done every month on the night of Full Moon. Amma conducts Sri Narayani Yagna on a grand scale. Amma says that this Yagna is performed for the welfare of humanity and all other living things in the Universe. In the Full Moon Yagna 108 types of herbs, 108 types of sweets, several different types of fruits and savoury & special dishes are offered to the Holy Fire.
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