Uppala : Shree Nityananda Yogashrama Jagadguru Shree Nityananda Mahapeetham, Kondevoor at Uppala is  organizing a Sahasra Chandika Mahayaga beginning from February 27. The rituals will be held upto March 6.

The rituals  commenced on February 28 at 5 am. Various religious programmes like Ushakala Pooja,  Nandi Samaradhane, Durga Shaptasathi Parayana  were held.

Atharva Sheersha Ganayaga was held along with Navakshari Japahoma. This was followed by Devi Bhagavatha Pravachana and Sarvajanika Anna Santharpane.

In the evening, a Hore Kanike procession was held from  Aila Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple.

A religious meet will be held from 7 pm onwards. Various cultural programmes will also be inaugurated. Sri Mohandasa Paramahamsa Swamji of Maanila. Yogananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Kondevoor and Sri  Muktananda Swamiji of Karinje, Moodbidri will bless the occasion.

 Brahmashree Kamaladevi Prasada Asranna, Anantha Padmanabha Ashranna, Hereditary Chief Priests of Kateel Temple will also be present.

Ajith Kumar Rai Maladi, Honorary President of Sahasra Chandika Yaga Samithi,  will preside.

A dance recital ‘Natya Vaibhavam’ will be held from 9 pm onwards.