Gurupoojai, Chennai

Guru poojai, Chennai - 2022

October 3, 2022, 28th-year Guru Poojai Day celebrations at Thabovanam, Perungudi, Chennai

Gho Pooja / Yagna / Mulaipaari Procession / Kodi Swamigal Oorvalam / Abishekam / Annaprasadham

Kodi Swamigal's divine instructions for this year Guru poojai

Every act carried out by our trust is directed by the divine presence of Kodi Swamigal. The What, When, Where and How of every function is given by Kodi Swamigal himself. Every year Guru Poojai's key components are said well in advance, and we strive to implement them.

Mulaipaari Procession

After taking 115 Mulaipaaris at Dhanushkodi, Kodi Swamigal instructed us to take 151 Mulaipaaris this time in Chennai for this year's Guru Poojai and the procession to begin from Palavakkam Beach, and it covered a distance of 6 km before reaching the temple venue at Perungudi. The Volunteers planned every aspect of covering this distance, which crossed many key intersections that would have an influx of heavy traffic. With unflinching support from Police personnel, the procession was a smooth proceedings.

Gho Poojai

In every celebration honoring Kodi Swamigal, the Gho Poojai holds a cherished place. This year’s Guru Poojai carried a unique significance, as Kodi Swamigal had given specific instructions regarding a particular ghomata and her calf. This divine pair had been offered as Gho-Dhaan, a sacred gift from a devoted follower, and for six months, they were cared for without names, waiting for this special occasion. As per Kodi Swamigal’s divine wish, the mother and calf would receive their names only during the Guru Poojai.

Sacred waters across India

The Ghata (Kalasam) which is the central part of the gurupoojai, will be filled with the materials to symbolise pancha bhutam ( Five elements of nature). One of the important element is water. The water filled in the kalasam is finally offered to Kodi Swamigal as special abhishekam before purnahudhi on Guru Poojai. This year, The water filled in the Ghata is the culmination of waters from the Ganges & Lake Mansarovar.

Colour-coded dress

For the 28th year of Guru Poojai, The colour theme was - Ocean Blue. The core team of 18 members were instructed to wear the ocean blue colour. The Men and Women matched the colour. The reason for Kodi Swamigal choosing a single colour for the members is to bring unison in the thinking process to ensure we move as a collective unit.

HIGHLIGHTS OF GURU POOJAI 2022, THABOVANAM, CHENNAI-96

INFORMATION ON GHO POOJAI CEREMONY AS PER KODI SWAMIGAL INSTRUCTIONS

Gho poojai by a Kanya

According to Kodi Swamigal’s instructions, an unmarried girl, a Kanya, was chosen to perform the pooja. Her hands moved gracefully, offering prayers and garlands to the gentle ghomata and her calf, each gesture carrying a silent prayer and gratitude.

Naming of the Ghomata & calf

A Sumangali (A married woman), stepped forward to name the mother and her calf. Her voice, steady and warm, resonated with a timeless reverence as she bestowed names upon the sacred pair, a moment that seemed to bridge the earthly and divine.

Surabhi & Mahaveera

The Name of the mother & her boy calf

This divine pair had been offered as Gho-Dhaan, a sacred gift from a devoted follower, and for six months, they were cared for without names, waiting for this special occasion during Guru Poojai 2022 at Thabovanam, Chennai

Kodi Swamigal in Mulaipaari form

Kodi Swamigal in all divine forms

Ghomata arriving for Gho poojai

The mother & calf

Offering of naievedhiyam

Vinayagar Poojai

Sankalpam on Day 1

Purnahudhi & Homam on Day 1

Vinayagar Poojai on Guru poojai day

Assorted elements for Purnahudhi

The Divine sounds of Shiva

Invoking the divine presence into Ghata