His holiness Vasanth Gurudev's Vasantha Vizha 2009 starts off with Sand sculptures in marina beach
Sri Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipitha, Krishnagiri, founder His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev's Vasanth Vizha (Spring Festival) in Chennai.It is jointly organised by Kumaran Silks
Tweet-- Internationally acclaimed sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik will bring to life images of world peace and counter terrorism at the equally renowned Marina Beach to commemorate the inauguration of Vasantha Vizha 2009 organised by Sri Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipitha, Krishnagiri, founder His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev’s Vasanth Vizha (Spring Festival) in Chennai. Sculptures were unveiled by Ms.Kanimozhi M.P.
The elite of the city including several film celebrities participated in this mega event, held under flood lights behind the Mahatma Gandhi Statue on the Marina. His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev is one of India’s foremost peace ambassadors and his Vasanth Vizha will be a mega affair with more than 20,000 corporation school students participating in a mammoth painting and cultural competition at the St George’s School Grounds, Poonamalle High Road, on March 15.
“I am proud to be associated with such an initiative of His Holiness Vasanth Gurudevji,” said
Mr.Sudarshan Patnaik. “Especially after the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the more recent attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, awareness on the importance of world peace is all the more relevant,” the noted sand artist, who has performed at the Marina before, said.
Notes to Editor
About Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Seva Mandal:
The founder of Sri Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipitha in the holy land of Krishnagiri, in Tamil Nadu is the legendary saint and visionary His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev. Vasant means spring in Hindi and this great Guru practically brings spring in the loves of his devotees worldwide in the form of transforming them spiritually.
Born to Sri Kevalchandji Chajjed and Smt. Ugmabai Chajjed on March 5, 1970 in Krishnagiri, he became at the tender age of eight, desperate to discover the truths of life. He wanted to know why somebody is subject to suffering and misery while someone else has access to all the comforts and luxuries in live. He saw his sister suffering, his brother dying and his mother grieving and the little boy Vasanth became restless to know the root of all suffering. He wanted to know why people are conditioned by ignorance, delusion, deprivation and suffering. The voice cried in the wilderness and searched answers in the service of enlightened masters and devotion.
He then met the then Shankaracharya who inspired him to follow the tradition in which he was born. Subsequently, Jainacharya Sri Bhuvanbhanusuriji Maharaj blessed him with a beautiful picture of Sri Shankheshwara Parshwanatha which the Acharya used to keep with him always.
When the boy got the same he remained engrossed in deep contemplation and devotion and thus began the journey of an inspiring devotee of Parshwanatha.
In an attempt to alleviate the growing environmental problems, conflicts and tensions, and to reinstate peace in this world, several pujas were conducted under the guidance of His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev for 10 days from September 30, 2008, at Leicester Tiger Ground, Leicester, and London. At this event many dignitaries and saints from around the globe were present. The sole aim of His Holiness Sri Vasanth Gurudev was to spread the world of love and echo the message of non-violence around the world.
To achieve this, a mega sized candle weighing thousand of grams was rekindled. Apart from this prayers were chanted for the welfare of millions of people who make up this world and 66,840 candles were lit with the name of 195 different countries engraved on them to inspire a feeling of peace and communal harmony.
EPOCH MAKING ACHIEVEMENTS OF SRI PARSHWA PADMAVATHI SAKTHI PEET, KRISHNAGIRI
- This is the biggest glass temple in India.
- To educate people on the values of vegetarian food, 1532 dishes were prepared and offered to Ambal. This is a Guinness World Record.
- A sari of 2007 feet length was presented to Ambal. This is a Guinness World Record.
- In 2007, 2007 sweet dishes were prepared and offered to Lord Bairava. This is also a Guinness World Record.
- Ambal with 108 arms is installed in the idol form. This is the only kind of idol in India.
- In favour of world peace, 1, 31,000 candles were lit at Varanasi. This is a Guinness World Record.