Nithyananda Purnima was celebrated in a grand way at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple on Sunday, June 7.

Nithyananda Purnima celebrates the anniversary of Paramahamsa Nithyananda’s first experience of enlightenment. On Nithyananda Purnima, Swamiji awakened to the realization that he was one with the whole of Existence and everything was him.

Celebrations included milk abishekam (sacred bath) and grand alankar (decoration) of Anandeshwara with fruits, a special guru puja, Maha Arati and Maha Prasad. The evening celebrations concluded with a screening of Swamji’s discourse on his first enlightenment experience. Over 300 people enjoyed the blissful celebrations at the temple on Nithyananda Purnima throughout the day.

Following are pictures from this special event on Sunday, June 7.

Click here to view the video discourse"First Samadhi Experience of Nithyananda.

Devotees and visitors gather for Nithyananda Purnima.

Abishekam (Sacred Bath) of Anandeshwara begins.

Milk Abishekam of Anandeshwara being performed.

Sandalwood abishekam being completed.

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Abishekam with vibhutti (holy ash) being completed.

Devotees and visitors assemble to offer abishekam with milk.

Milk abishekam being offered to Devi.

A young child offers milk to Shiva Mehru.

After abishekam, colorful fruit alankar is revealed.

Devotees listen to instructions for Life Bliss Meditation (Nithya Dhyan).

Devotees perform Nithya Dhyan.

Nithya Arathi begins.

Devotees blissfully enjoy the beautiful Nithya Arathi.

Devotees receive prasad after Arati.

Devotees enjoy Maha Prasad.