Topic: Mahalaya
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Shyama Khyapa Announces Temple Closure: Mahalaya Puja Moved and Municipal Renovation Begins
Guru Shyama Khyapa explains why the annual Mahalaya puja is being moved to Friday due to an unfavorable Saturday with Solar Eclipse and Amavasya, and announces indefinite closure of public visits due to municipal beautification work at the temple.
Mahalaya at Shantikunj: The Amavasya Puja, Guruma's Visit, and the Goddess Growing Younger
Guru Shyama Khyapa celebrates Mahalaya at Shantikunj with a night-long Homa ritual timed to the Amavasya, while Guruma visits after a long absence and confirms what they all feel — the Goddess appears younger.
The Legacy of Mahalaya Puja at Shantikunj: A 30-Year Spiritual Journey
Guru Shyama Khyapa recounts the three-decade history of the grand Mahalaya Puja at Shantikunj Ashram, detailing the evolution from open-air cremation ground rituals to organized spiritual gatherings.
Can You Recognize Him? Guru Shyama Khyapa on an Old Mahalaya Cremation-Ground Photo
A viewer-submitted photo leads to a conversation where Guru Shyama Khyapa describes his appearance decades ago, his all-night Mahalaya puja at the cremation ground, and how his name and life changed over time.
Mahalaya Festival 2023: Thirty-Two Years of Divine Mother Worship and Temple Celebration
Guru Shyama Khyapa announces the 2023 Mahalaya festival celebration of Divine Mother, explaining the sacred rituals, temple traditions spanning 32 years, and inviting devotees to join in worship and community.
Mahalaya Full Moon Worship: The Sacred Fire Ritual and Divine Mother's Eternal Blessings
A sacred Mahalaya full moon ceremony featuring hymns honoring the Divine Mother in all her forms across sacred sites, with powerful fire rituals invoking Dakshina Kali and blessings for world peace by Guru Shyama Khyapa.
Mother's Cosmetics and the Divine Child: Guru Shyama Khyapa's Sacred Bond with the Goddess
Guru Shyama Khyapa shares intimate moments preparing the Divine Mother in her child-like form during Mahalaya, revealing the depth of devotion between a Guru and the Goddess he reveres as his daughter.
Special Puja at Rajpur Cremation Ground: Gurudev Explains the Ritual
Guru Shyama Khyapa explains the special ritual performed at the cremation ground during Mahalaya. He describes why the corpse and pyre must be worshipped before invoking Goddess Kali, the significance of honoring spirits, and the Avadhuta tradition.
Kali Puja Performed on Mahalaya Full Moon Day
Guru Shyama Khyapa discusses the traditional Kali Puja performed on the Mahalaya full moon day at Rajpur cremation ground, sharing stories of his 40 years of spiritual practice in this sacred place.
Mother's Makeup: Guru Shyama Khyapa on Pran Pratishtha and the Three Tattvas
Guru Shyama Khyapa reveals the secret rituals of Pran Pratishtha, how the three Tattvas awaken the Mother, and why her protruding tongue represents modesty, not mystery.
Preparations for Mahalaya and Ominous Signs for Durga Puja: Guru Shyama Khyapa
Guru Shyama Khyapa discusses the upcoming Mahalaya festival, his severe illness from taking on a devotee's karma, and ominous signs for the upcoming Durga Puja and the final months of the year.
Clothing Distribution on Mahalaya: Community Service and Sacred Worship
Guru Shyama Khyapa and the community organize clothing distribution during Mahalaya at Shantikunj. Municipal councillor Mrs. Shibani Ghosh honors the event, celebrating the sacred worship of Mother Kali and communal service.