25th Mar, 2009, Pratishtha Mahotsav
As the devotees may recall the Prana Pratishtha of an unique Brahmasthanam Temple in Kolkata was performed by Her Holiness Mata Amritanandamayi Devi on 19th March 2008 in a grand manner. To commemorate the 1st anniversary of this Brahmasthanam Pratishtha Mahotsav, Poojya Swamiji Amritaswarupananda Puri visited Kolkata on 25th March 2009. He led the dawn to dusk celebrations.

Amidst chanting of Lalita Sahasranamavali, Meditation, Satsang and Bhajans led by Poojya Swamiji, the ashram reverberated with a spiritual and festive fervour. The celebrations were attended by more than a thousand devotees who were also served Prasad, three times in the day. Poojya Swamiji gave an inspiring talk on ‘Acceptance & Attitude’ and led melodious Bhajan sessions at noon and in the evening. He also served Maha Prasad after the noon session and distributed Prasad after the evening one.

24th Feb, 2009

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated in the Bramasthanam Temple at the Ashram premises, in a very grand manner. The programs started from early morning of 23rd February and was evenly distributed throughout the day with Special Rudra Abhishekam, Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, Satsang on Shiva Mahima , Shiva Manasa Pooja at different pre-selected hours and finally ended with 108 Kalasha Abhishekam followed by Aarati and Prasad on the early morning of 24th February.

Local devotees had gathered in large numbers at the temple premises to offer puja on this auspicious day to Lord Shiva. This unique occasion enabled them to individually offer pujas particularly during Kalasha Abhisekham.

Brahmachari gave a talk on the Mahima of Maha Shivaratri The programs also included recitation of Guru strotram, Bhajan, Arati, and distribution of Prasad to all.