Guest guest Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Slideshow | Print at Home | Order Prints | Save to: My Photos or My Computer Click a photo to view a larger version on Photos. See links above for more options. Saligramam garland. SAI IN ANANDA NILAYAM Swami blessed the vast gathering of devotees in " Ananda Nilayam " , Madurai, on 26th April 2007, while on HIS way to Kodaikanal. Some of the snap shots had been posted by me in this group. I will continue to post photos and messages covering the Divine Visit to Ananda Nilayam. Please view the thumbnail duly enlarged. Now the wonderful story concerning this Divine event. All devotees are aware of the Shiva Lingams. Likewise, for the deity of Lord Vishnu, there is one " Saligramam " . These saligrmams may sometimes have a small hole. But the distinct feature is that the symbols of " Sanghu " and " Chakra " , both the symbols of Lord Vishnu are embedded inside the saligramam. Many of the saligramams are sold in the split condition and anybody can see the Lord Vishnu's symbols very clearly. The " Saligramams " are a very rare product. These are called " Swayambu " , i.e. naturally formed. Though the " Saligramams " are very rare to obtain, Sri Srinivasan Chettiar meticulously collected a large number of " Saligramams " . So far he could get 54 in numbers. This works out to half of theDivine quantity of 108 Nos. Sri Chettiar had made a very beautiful garland using all these 54 saligramams. He had got made tiny cages in gold, and had kept the saligramams within those golden cages. And then these items are woven into a beautiful garland. You can see in this attached photograph, Sri Chettiar offering this Garland to Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Varu. Swami lifted the garland of " Saligrams " in His Divine Hands, and blessed the same. Swami also permitted to place this blessed garland across the neck of Shiridi Sai Baba's idol. I shall post the photo of this action very shortly in my next mail. Love & Regards V.Srinivasan (Bombay Srinivasan) 302, Khyati Deep, Sathya Sai Complex, Chickuwadi, Borivali west, Mumbai 400092 The larger versions of these photos will be available until July 30, 2007 (90 days) Share your pictures with PhotoMail from Mail. Learn More Go to Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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