Jeevan Mukti Vrata 12th Dec'09 - 1st Jan'10 at Nithyananda Vedic Temple , Redmond

Popularly known as ‘Guru Mudi’ the Jeevan Mukti Vrata (i.e. translated into Practising Living Enlightenment) is a set of simple techniques that is followed for 21 days. These austerities purifiy one's energy at all levels and prepares one to meet with an Enlightened Master's energy.

The Jeevan Mukti Vrata began on Dec 12th at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Redmond. A group of Swamiji's disciple chose to observe the auterities for the coming 21 days and experience and live the truths of Living Enlightenment. The Jeevan Mukti Vrata ends on 1st Januaray 2010, Jayanthi day, when a coconut and rice tied in a cloth, symbolically representing one's the Ego and Karma will be offered at the Master's feet. To mark the start of the Vrata the group practiced Nithya Dhyaan, performed Guru Puja, made the Sankalpam and tied the Kankanam.

Following are some of the pictures taken on this auspicious occassion.