It was a beautiful June, Saturday evening. People were out on the roads to celebrate the week-end. Vehicles soared to holiday destinations. The weather turned pleasant as though it was waiting for this week-end to arrive.
I, along with my family visited the Anjaneya temple at Peelamedu. I was going to that temple after quite a long time and this time it was after a puja that was performed at home. It was around 6:00 pm and the sky was turning orange with a tinge of pink.
Lord Anjaneya was dressed in “Raja Alangaaram’ (like a King). The green stone from his necklace stood out and indeed seemed to vibrate with radiance. He looked every bit royal but still retained that look of innocence on his face. The crowd at the temple were rejoicing the occasion and relishing the puja that was done meticulously with grace. It was indeed a pleasure to sit down with everyone and keep looking at the flowers being decorated, aarathi being shown, and mantras being chanted.
The pujari asked all of us to pray for world peace and chantings started.
Lord Rama and Goddess Seetha were offered respects and then Lord Anjaneya. It was a treat to the eyes to watch the rituals being conducted with precision and devotion.
This is indeed one of the pleasures of life – to sit in a temple, listen to bhajans, the aroma of vibhuthi and tulsi lingering in the air, prasadam being distributed, the mind at ease with no qualms and worries.
The most beautiful sight was when the pujari started throwing flowers in the air that presented all of us with a sight of flowers raining on the Lord.
It was bliss!
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