His Holiness commenced the Deepavali Utsav at Varanasi by blessing Annapurna Japam & Havan starting from today and inaugurating the Annapurna Utsav Mantapam in Shankar Math, Hanumanghat, Varanasi.
The Annapurna Japam & Havan is being performed in the presicnts of Annapurna temple. In the Deepavali Annapurna Utsav in Shankar Math, Kamakshi, Meenakshi & Vishalakshi Aavahanam was performed and special Harathi conducted.
The Varanasi city is glittering in lights and brimming with festive fervour. His Holiness arrived yesterday night here from Lucknow via Sultanpur & Lambua where His Holiness addressed devotees. Starting about 1:30PM at Lucknow, His Holiness reached at 9:30 PM at Shankar Math, Hanumanghat, Varanasi.
