Installation Puja for Iraivan Temple's Entry Stairway Yalis

Yesterday we observed a small puja for the installation of the handrails on either side of Iraivan Temple's main entry stairway. These yalis have been in the works for years and, as you've probably seen here on TAKA, the siplis have been adding extra ornate details to them over this past year. For the event Satguru placed gems below the yali and the siplis moved the massive stone into place. Yoginathaswami performed an arati and Satguru then gave small gifts of appreciation to honor each sipli. Aum Namah Sivaya.

Satguru, the siplis and several monks attend the morning blessing

Gold, silver and gems are placed beneath the yali

Satguru is then the first to add some mortar

The large stone is rhythmically moved into place

After just a few minutes it is in place and perfectly level

A short arati

Satguru then presents a small gift to each sipli

Aum Namah Sivaya

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