Grand Vinayaka Chavithi Celebrations were held at Amma Nanna Orphanage with great devotion and enthusiasm. On this occasion, a clay idol of Lord Vinayaka was installed at the ashram, followed by special prayers and rituals with sacred Durva grass. The devotees offered naivedyam and performed traditional aarti with devotion.

As part of the Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja, the founder of the ashram, Sri Shankar Guruji, participated in the special prayers. The residents of the ashram also took part in the celebrations and received the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

The devotees performed traditional devotional rituals before Lord Vinayaka and later received the prasadam. The ashram came alive with spiritual fervour as the residents sang devotional bhajans and songs in praise of Lord Ganesha.

“Vinayaka Namostute... You are our refuge,
Guide us towards righteousness when we offer the first prayer.
O son of Goddess Parvati, O Shankara, bless us with your divine grace...”

The devotees sang devotional songs with great devotion and spiritual fervour.

“Salutations to Ekakshara and Vakratunda,
May you receive the foremost worship and bless us with prosperity always.
Salutations to Ekadanta, Ekakshara and Vakratunda...”

The devotees joyfully praised Lord Ganesha and celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm. The Vinayaka Chavithi Celebrations in Orphanage created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere throughout the ashram, filling the premises with devotion, happiness and festive spirit.