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SHIRDI SAI TEMPLE IN INVERNESS TO CELEBRATE MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM JULY 5-9
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After almost eight months of closure due to lightning damage, Shirdi Sai Florida Center (temple) in Inverness will reopen in July. During the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbhabhishekam set July 5-9, the temple will offer several poojas:
Sahasra Modaka homa: Offering Lord Ganesha 1,000 modaks to remove all obstacles from a person’s life.
Navagraha Homa: To receive the blessings of nine planets.
Vastu Homa: To purify the place for removing negativizes from earth.
Sai Paduka pooja: The Paduka pooja demonstrates devotees’ gratitude toward Guru.
Laksharchana: Devotees will be reciting Baba’s 1,000 names.
Rudra Homa: Worshiping Lord Siva with Rudra hymns.
Shanichara tila shanti homa: Planet Shani’s blessings are important to remove all Shani dhoshas.
Shikhara Kumbhabhishekha: The Gopura Kalasha will be energized with hymns and holy water on the top of main temple on the last day.
The many benefits of performing special poojas include:
- Experience spiritual upliftment: Poojas are a means to connect with the divine and experience a sense of spirituality.
- Seek blessings and divine grace: Through sincere worship and offerings, devotees can receive the blessings and favor of the Gods
- Removal of obstacles and negative energies: Certain poojas are specifically performed to remove negative energies from one's life.
- Promote health and well-being: Many poojas involve chanting of mantras, offering of herbs, and invoking divine healing energy.
- Gain inner peace and harmony: By providing a space for introspection, surrender, and letting go.
- Invoke protection: There poojas invoke protection around individuals, their homes and families.
‘MUGHAL-E-AZAM’ WILL MESMERIZE FLORIDIANS JUNE 16-18 IN LAKELAND
After more than 200 performances across six Asian countries, the musical play “Mughal-e-Azam” premieres in North America, with the only Florida show June 16-18 at RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Based on K. Asif’s 1960 classic film of the same name, the play showcases India’s rich culture of Kathak dances and classical music intertwined in a legendary love story. The 13-city tour kicked off in Atlanta with stops set for New York, Chicago, Toronto, etc.
India’s first Broadway-style musical, with a cast and crew of more than 150 people, has been met with all-around accolades following its 2016 premiere in Mumbai.
“Mughal-e-Azam” centers on the love story between Prince Salim and court dancer Anarkali. Upon learning of this forbidden relationship, Emperor Akbar vehemently disapproves and must choose between his responsibility toward his empire and his duty as father of a beloved son. The play is in Hindi/Urdu or Hindustani, with LED screens displaying English subtitles.
“This production is a tribute to K. Asif’s masterpiece, which has enthralled the audiences for over six decades,” says director Feroz Abbas Khan. “A love story that threatened an empire and the sheer audacity of a courtesan to challenge an emperor by declaring ‘Pyaar kiya toh darna kya’ is simply breathtaking. A musical of unprecedented scale, intensity and grace, this is perhaps the finest moment in Indian theatre. Come celebrate with us.”
India’s most expensive theatre production comprises mesmerizing dance sequences, spectacular lighting, extravagant costumes and live signing. Produced by Shapoorji Pallonji Group and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, it will be presented in North America by Cinema on Stage. To date, it has performed in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat and Doha.
Tickets starting at $79 are available at rpfundingcenter.com. RP Funding Center (Youkey Theatre) is at 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland.
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