1996 Kumbhabhishekam

All are aware the last Kumbhahishekam of the Maha Sastha temple was held in 2008.  The previous one was held in 1996, twelve years before it.  I did not attend the function as I was in Delhi at that time.  But I am sure there will be many who witnessed it.  Some of you may be in possession of photos of that event. I request you to trace them and share it with others.  That should give a good historical perspective.

Mahabhishekam Photos by Sundar

Sri V Sundar (a) Narasimhan is a professional photographer and is part of the community of devotees who considers Maha Sastha at Suraikayur as their kuladeivam. He has forwarded a CD containing pictures taken by him on Sep 4, 2012. These are seen in this slide show above which can be viewed in large size by clicking over it.

For a change, I am seen in front of his camera in some of the picutres! Yes, I am not commenting this time, lest I should do that for myself too! J

Mahabhishekam 2012

Thanks to the blessings of the Lord, the 4th annual Mahabhishekam at Suraikayur Sri Mahasastha Temple was performed grandly on Sept 4, 2012. The Vettar River, normally in spate during this time of the year, was sadly dry, and the landscape was less green as a result.

It was heartening to see some new faces joining in the celebrations for this annual date with the Lord on Tuesday. God willing, in times to come, there will be a large group of devotees congregating on the North bank of the Vettar every year.  As usual, the local residents participated in large numbers.