On the 10th of August, we had the rare and blessed fortune of welcoming Haṁsavāhana Śiva to Śrī Māyāpur Dham. The day was filled with devotion, color, and transcendental joy.
The Deity of Lord Śiva was brought from His temple in a beautiful and unique procession. Upon arrival, Haṁsavāhana Śiva took darśana of all the Deities of Māyāpur, received mahā-garlands, and then a grand abhiṣeka was offered in the Pañca-tattva courtyard.
As told by HH Jayapataka Swami - “As told by HH Jayapataka Swami “Haṁsavāhana Śiva came to Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandir today. The temple is situated in Madhyadvīpa, which is non-different from Naimiṣāraṇya. There, Śukadeva Gosvāmī spoke Bhāgavatam. And Lord Śiva wanted to come to hear the discourse. But His Nandī was going very slowly, so He borrowed the Haṁsa (swan), the carrier of Lord Brahmā, and came very fast to hear Bhāgavatam. So Lord Śiva here is known as Haṁsavāhana Śiva. Today, we are very fortunate to have Lord Śiva visiting us here. I couldn’t go because I am having dialysis today. I watched the live broadcast on Māyāpur TV from my dialysis room. And, I sent bilva leaves for offering and honey for abhiṣeka.
The Deity was brought in a procession. They were carrying Him in a unique way — they go forward a few steps, then they go back, and then again go forward. Towards the end, they were running! He was brought to the temple, He took darśana of all the Deities, and He was offered mahā-garlands. After darśana, there was a special abhiṣeka performed on a stage set up in the Pañca-tattva courtyard.
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