THE CITY OF BELLS
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September 3ʳᵈ 2005 marked the momentous occasion of the inauguration of the Western Hemisphere Headquarters in Los Angeles, USA. 25 ashramites from different walks of life and with varied professional backgrounds came together to be part of the Mission; to live together and dedicate their lives towards practicing and spreading the teachings of Paramahamsa to the world at large.

Duarte, Los Angeles, USA
Traditional rituals during the Los Angeles ashram inauguration.

Getting ready for the program. Disciples clean the Dakshinamurti deity just arrived from Bangalore ashram, under the direct supervision of Paramahamsa.


The first set of ashramites offer obeisance to the Master.


Group photo with the ashramites.

A few of the Los Angeles ashramites in the year 2007.
Los Angeles ashramites celebrate Paramahamsa's 30ᵗʰ Jayanti in the Los Angeles ashram.


Ashramites' quarters, Los Angeles ashram.


Anandeshwari deity which Paramahamsa adorned himself for the Los Angeles ashram inauguration in Sep 2005.
Ganesh Chaturti - birthday of Lord Ganesha
- celebrated in the Los Angeles ashram, 2007.



Sri Vidya Puja, Los Angeles, USA.



Sri Anandeshwara and Anandeshwari, presiding deities of the Los Angeles ashram altar, 2007.