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Songs of Eternity

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

Duarte, Los Angeles, USA

Traditional rituals during the Los Angeles ashram inauguration.

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.

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.

The first set of ashramites offer obeisance to the Master.

Feet of the Master with flowers and offerings
Group photo with the ashramites.

Group photo with the ashramites.

A few of the Los Angeles ashramites in the year 2007.

A few of the Los Angeles ashramites in the year 2007.

Los Angeles ashramites celebrate Paramahamsa's 30ᵗʰ Jayanti in the Los Angeles ashram.

Los Angeles ashramites celebrate Paramahamsa's 30th Jayanti in the Los Angeles ashram
Ashramites' quarters, Los Angeles ashram

Ashramites' quarters, Los Angeles ashram.

Child and woman cutting birthday cake
Anandeshwari deity

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.
A priest performing abishekam ritual with a conch shell
Paramahamsa Nithyananda sitting on a wooden chair during the celebration
Sri Vidya Puja, Los Angeles, USA.

Sri Vidya Puja, Los Angeles, USA.

Audience gathered for puja
Abhisheka to Sri Meru and Deities
Sri Anandeshwara and Anandeshwari

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