Navaratri Celebrations, October 19-21, 2007, Los Angeles
Navaratri Celebrations were held at LA from October 19 - 21, 2007 . Celebrations started off with SriVidya Pooja (Worship of mother energy) on October 19th followed by Saraswathi Pooja (Worship of mother energy as an expression of knowledge and wisdom). The Navaratri celebrations concluded with Mahalakshmi Pooja.
Navaratri began with SriVidya Pooja on October 19
Saraswathi Pooja started with Bhajan performance on October 20
Devotees getting ready for Saraswathi Pooja
Saraswathii Pooja (Worship of mother energy as expression of knowledge) commencing in the presence of the Master
Devotees enjoying Prasad (food) after Saraswathi Pooja
Devotees seated for Mahalakshmi Pooja, October 21
Mahalakshmi Pooja (Worship of mother energy as expression of prosperity) in progress
Participants for the worship program
MahaAarthi (worship with lights) in progress
On October 21, 2007 Ananda Venkateswara was decorated on his vehicle Garuda for a grand procession.