Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

for the new Brahmeshvara Jyotirshivalinga Temple in Kayavarohan • May 3-4, 1974

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Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Twenty-five thousand attend the 1974 Prana Pratishtha ceremony on May 3, and Swami Kripalvananda's (Swami Kripalu's) 60th birthday celebration on May 4. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Twenty-five thousand attend the 1974 Prana Pratishtha ceremony on May 3, and Swami Kripalvananda's 60th birthday celebration on May 4.

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha Ceremony. (Left) Jagadguru Shankarcharya of Dwarka and (Right) Swami Kripalvananda. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

(Left) Jagadguru Shankarcharya of Dwarka and (Right) Swami Kripalvananda.

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. (Left) Nanubhai Amin, speaking. Chairman – Shri Kayavarohan, Tirtha Seva Samaj. (Center) Swami Kripalvananda, and (Right) Jagadguru Shankarcharya of Dwarka. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

(Left) Nanubhai Amin, speaking. Chairman – Shri Kayavarohan, Tirtha Seva Samaj. (Center) Swami Kripalvananda, and (Right) Jagadguru Shankarcharya of Dwarka.

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Bhagavan Lakulisha transported from a small temple in Kayavarohan to the Brahmeshvara Jyotirshivalinga Temple for Prana Pratishtha Ceremony. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Bhagavan Lakulisha transported from a small temple in Kayavarohan to the Brahmeshvara Jyotirshivalinga Temple for Prana Pratishtha Ceremony.

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha before installation within the Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Bhagavan Lakulisha before installation within the temple.

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary.

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974.

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974.

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony. Bhagavan Lakulisha lowered through the dome of the temple into the Garbhagriha, the inner-most sanctuary. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

Swami Kripalvananda (Swami Kripalu) at the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the new Brahmeshvar Jyotirshivlang Temple in Kayavarohan—May 3, 1974. — Prana Pratishtha Ceremony

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