July 7, 2009 was celebrated as Guru Purnima with great enthusiasm and participation by the devotees of Oklahoma at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple of Oklahoma City. The celebration started with great anticipation as devotees sang bhajans, watched Swamiji's discourses and videos and shared their experiences of the gift of the Guru in their lives. Swamiji was welcomed in procession and by Purnakumbha and garlanded as He was placed on the simhasana. Bhajans continued singing in praise of Swamiji and the air was filled with devotional outpourings from the devotees. The event started with an introduction to Swamiji's amazing Mission and then an explanation of the Guru and Guru Bhiksha in both English and Gujarathi. Everyone meditated and paid their sincerest gratitude in participating in the Guru Paduka Puja and Maha Arathi. Guru Bhiksha was a wonderful celebration of offering and the offerings and Maha Prasad were enjoyed while everyone blissfully partook in this wonderful event and celebrated the blessings of Swamiji and His teachings in inspiring us all to Live Enlightenment and be in eternal celebration.
Following are some of the pictures taken during the day.
Rangoli by a devotee welcoming everyone at the Temple entrance
Purnakumbha rangoli
Swamiji being welcomed with Purnakumbha into the Temple
Bhajans
Admiring the wonderful deities of the Nithyananda Vedic Temple of Oklahoma
Devotees playing instruments and singing about the Divine Guru
Welcoming everyone to Guru Purnima
Explanation of the Guru, Kalpataru and Guru Bhiksha in Gujarati and English
