Radio Sai Global HarmonyThe Ayudha Pooja (Worship of Instruments) is an integral part of the Devi Navarathri and Dassahera celebrations.
Radio Sai Global HarmonyThe
Bharatiya (Indian) tradition considers everything as God, especially
the tools and implements that one uses for a livelihood and for life.
Radio Sai Global HarmonyLegend
has it that in the bygone age, after slaying the demon Mahishasura, the
Divine Mother Chamundeshwari lay her weapons down.
Radio Sai Global HarmonyThey
were worshipped for being instrumental in the redemption of the
Universe. From then on, the tradition of Ayudha Pooja has come alive.
Radio Sai Global HarmonyIn
Puttaparthi, this has a unique significance along with multiple
dimensions. Swami Himself presided over the worship of the
"instruments"!
