Ratha Saptami
Ratha Saptami was observed on February 18, 2021. A special Puja to Lord Suryanarayana seated on a sandalwood chariot was performed in the morning at Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
Earlier, a Surya Homa was also performed. Sri Sannidhanam then proceeded to the temple of Sri Suryanarayana swamy at Elmagge, near Narasimha Vanam. Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the temple, set in a sylvan ambience at the banks of the river Tunga. The elaborate Puja was performed amidst chants of Vedic hymns to Lord Suryanarayanaswamy. The hymns included the Saura Suktam from the Rig Veda.