On Friday, December 6, 2024, Ramakrishna Math, Madurai, hosted a Thiruvilakku Puja at the Sarada Vidyalaya premises. The sacred event began at 6:00 PM, bringing together parents, teachers, and students in a heartfelt act of worship.
Thiruvilakku Puja is a traditional method of worshiping the universal Mother by invoking her presence in a lamp and offering prayers to her as a symbol of light. This practice, cherished by women devotees across Tamil Nadu, is believed to bestow spiritual blessings and ensure the well-being of family members.
Event Highlights
- A grand lamp (Kuthu Vilakku) was beautifully decorated on stage to resemble the divine Mother, serving as the central focus of worship.
- Teachers demonstrated the ritual by guiding participants step by step, ensuring everyone could actively take part in the puja with understanding and reverence.
- Each participant had their own small lamp in front of them, following the teacher's instructions to perform the worship in unison, creating a mesmerizing and sacred ambiance.
The event witnessed enthusiastic involvement, with:
- 45 students from Sarada Vidyalaya.
- 65 parents of the students.
- 28 Teachers, making the total participation count 138 people.
The Thiruvilakku Puja was organized to inspire students and their families to connect with our rich spiritual and cultural traditions. It emphasized the importance of devotion, gratitude, and community worship while instilling a sense of pride in our heritage.
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