PRESS RELEASE – NITHYANANDA DHYANAPEETAM – JUNE 5th 2010

Nirahara Prarthana (Fasting Prayer) at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Ashram on 5th & 6th June

Ashramites and devotees of Paramahamsa Nithyananda come together on June 5th and 6th for a Nirahara Prarthana (Fasting Prayer) for the release of their beloved guru. The Nirahara Prarthana is being observed at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam’s ashram at Bidadi near Bangalore.

While ashramites have been observing regular fasting and chanting for Nithyananda’s early release on bail, selected devotees from Bangalore and other places join them in the prayer over the weekend. Other devotees join in the prayer at various satsang centers in their own areas.

On 5th June, the Nirahara Prarthana started at 7 a.m. with Nithya Dhyaan meditation and Guru Pooja, followed by worship at the ancient sacred banyan tree. Day-long purascharana (chanting), meditation and aarati are also being performed in the Anandeshwara temple in the ashram.

The Nirahara Prarthana is also being observed at Nithyananda’s Vedic Temples in the USA, and by followers in Malaysia, Singapore and other places worldwide. Devotees who do not have access to a satsang center will join in the prayer from their homes.

The bail hearing of Nithyananda, who has been in custody since April 21st this year, is scheduled for June 8th. Nithyananda’s followers are convinced of their guru’s innocence and are hoping for a favorable verdict

Following are some of the pictures of Ashramites and Devotees observing Fasting Prayer (Nirahara Prarthana).