Krishnagiri, (Tamil Nadu) [India], 11 October 2024: The seventh day of the grand Krishna Shakti Mahotsav, held under the divine guidance of National Saint Vasant Vijay Ji Maharaj, witnessed a mesmerizing blend of spiritual enlightenment and miraculous occurrences. Thousands of devotees not only absorbed the energies of prosperity and well-being but also experienced a divine phenomenon during the evening’s Maha Yagna, where many reported the presence of a celestial fragrance in their homes—a testament to the divine power emanating from the ritual.
The festival’s spiritual centerpiece, featuring 21 divine forms of Shakti and a magnificent 40-foot Lakshmi Vahana, was meticulously crafted by 70 artisans from Bengal. During his discourse, Gurudev extolled the glories of the Goddess as described in the Bhagavata Purana and announced the upcoming Bhairav Ashtami celebrations, to be held in Latur, Maharashtra, from November 15 to 25, 2024.
The Krishna Shakti Mahotsav, known as the most opulent Navratri festival in India, has drawn thousands of devotees from across the country and six continents to the Parshv Padmavati Teerth Dham. Devotees are participating in sacred rituals, including the ceremonial abhishek of Goddess Padmavati with saffron-infused milk, and joining in the collective evening aarti.
A highlight of the festival is the grand Mahalakshmi Karya Siddhi Maha Yagna, conducted in a specially crafted 36-kund yagna kuteer. The ritual involves the use of hundreds of kilograms of clarified butter (ghee), dry fruits, sandalwood, and rare medicinal herbs, offering devotees a path to receive the full blessings of the Goddess. Thousands are partaking in this sacred event, further enhanced by the distribution of prasad three times a day.
This divine celebration is being broadcast live on the Thought Yoga YouTube channel daily at 3:00 PM and on Sanskar TV at 4:00 PM, allowing devotees worldwide to partake in the event from their homes.