(12/JAN/2018 - Chennai) Today is Ratha-yatra day. Somehow, devotees not able to get permission from police. And they rejected our request. Even though last 35+ years the Ratha-yatra festival is happening here. They didn't give permission. Finally, devotees got a permission to do Ratha-yatra around Kabalisvarar Temple.
Due to this unpredictable situation, our beloved Guru Maharaj also not able to decide whether to go for inauguration or there won't be Ratha-yatra festival at all? Finally, Guru Maharaj decided to come directly to Mandapal (hall) were normally there will be a evening cultural programs, and lectures.
So, Janakirama Candra Pr, Golokesvara Govinda Pr, Sarvamangala Harinam Pr, Tulasi Ramana Pr and I reached Ratham spot and Bhanu Maharaj and Sukadeva Maharaj did the inauguration of the Ratha-yatra and then Jagannatha's procession started. After that, we came to Mandapam and waited for Guru Maharaj.
Around 4:10pm Guru Maharaj reached Mandapam. While he was getting out from the car he saw Rupesh Pr and me and said, "Oh! Coimbatore and Tirupati is here!" Then Guru Maharaj said to Rupesh Pr, "Yesterday, you sent Tirupati Laddus and when I gave to Nurses in the Hospital, they were so happy. And they said, it is very difficult to get Tirupati Laddu. For this we have to wait for so.many hours in a queue." Then Guru Maharaj entered the hall, and Amarendra Gaura Pr welcomed Guru Maharaj with a simple welcoming - with fruits in a plate.
Then Guru Maharaj entered in his room, and was talking to Janakiram Candra Pr about Facebook "likes" and a discussion was about how to increase it - how to get all the disciple and well-wishers to like Guru Maharaj's page. So that in one place Guru maharaj can address all his disciples.
Then Tirupati devotees offered a "Mega Laddu" Prasadam. And Guru Maharaj asked, "Why they offer this big? Is this for wedding mahotsava?" And everyone started to laugh. And Guru Maharaj went to bed. And he will give evening lecture. (Personal Diary - Syama Rasika dasa)
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