Pran Pratistha of Lord Sri Ganesh
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji applying tilak for Lord Sri Ganesh)The Madras Pinjrapole is an old organisation that shelters old and neglected cows. The Pran Pratistha of Lord Sri Ganesh was performed on the 25th of April 2002, under the assistance and guidance of Puj Dada Ratanchandji who presided over the function and blessed everyone present on the occasion. Many devotees of SufiDar Trust also took part in the function along with Puj Dadaji. They jointly bathed the Lord, decorated Him with chandan, tilak and garlands. The idol was then placed on the pedestal inside the temple. Aarti was performed in honour of Lord Sri Ganesh.
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji garlanding the idol of Lord Sri Ganesh)
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji performing the Aarti)
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji praying to Lord Sri Ganesh)
(Devotees taking part in the Havan)
(Devotees going around the sacred cow)
(The idol of Lord Sri Ganesh about to be placed in
the sanctum sanctorum)
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji being presented with a shawl)
(Puj Dadaji addressing the gathering)