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Vishwabrahmana Okkoota Muscat celebrated 5th Year Vishwakarma Pooja at Al Maasa Hall

Muscat: Vishwabrahmana Okkoota Muscat celebrated its 5th Vishwakarma Pooja Mahotsawa ably conducted by Veda Brahmashri Purohit Shreekanta H.R, Astrologer and Chief Priest of Shree Kaalikamba Dathatreya Temple, N.R. Pura, Chikkamagaluru who flew all the way from Chikkamagaluru to perform this puja ceremony. Vishwakarma community members in vast numbers witnessed the programme which was held Friday 17th October at Al Maasa Hall, Ruwi.  The puja mantap was well decorated with flowers and colorful lights.

 The programme started at around 10:00 am with Maha Sankalpa, Kalasha Prathishte, Guru Ganapathi Puja, Swasti Punya Avachana, Vishwakarma Kalpokta and continued with Bhajans from 11.00 am onwards.  The entire devotees felt the positive vibration surrounding them with the sounds of tabla, harmony and tala.  Soon after the bhajan was mangalaarthi and distribution of Theertha prasada.  All devotees queued and accepted the prasada attaining darshan of Lord Vishwakarma.

 After the mangalaarthi was ‘Anna Santharpane’ mahaprasada distribution in tradition way of banana leaves served by youth with traditional uniform dress.  All those who witnessed the programme happily received this prasada and waited eagerly for the cultural programme scheduled for afternoon.

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Shri Vasudeva Acharya welcomed the gathering and given brief description about Veda Brahmashri Purohit Shreekanta H.R.  He was honoured with shawl, fruits, flowers, memento etc by Shri Ganesh Acharya Kaup, President.  He spoke on this occasion and appreciated the work being done by the community members in Oman. The chief priest showered his blessings on the community members and praised the activities the community members were involved in.

 Harishchandra Acharya Kenja hosted the programme in a lively manner and the cultutal programme started with a semi classical dance by women Mallika, Archana, Purnima, Rashmita, Reshma, Varija and Prema. Followed by a small skit “Sita Swayamar” by our members including children. After this dance performance by little girls Avani, Sameeksha, Pratik, Sharan for the song “Murali Manohar Mohan Murari.”   Then big children Yashas, Samrath, Abhinav, Manisha Sinchana, Varshini and Sharan paid tribute to Legendary Artist Michael Jackson through their dance performance.  At the end our youth performed one comedy Tulu drama “Erla Yennayer”. All these dances were choreographed by Mallika Ravindra and Suresh Udupi.

 The programme went on well with the able leadership of President Ganesh Acharya, Vice President Sheetharam Acharya, Secretary Jayaram Acharya, Jt. Secretary Harishchandra Acharya and Treasurer Sadanand Acharya.  Harsh Belman and Prema were the head couple who conducted the pooja ceremonies on behalf of the Community.  The consecrated cloths set was presented to one of our community senior member - couple Seetarama Acharya and Rohini by Veda Brahmashri Purohit Shreekanta H.R.

 At the end VOM Jt.Secretary Harishchandra Acharya Kenja delivered a vote of thanks.

Report: Shodhan Prasad

Photos: Prasad Acharya & Ratan Acharya

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