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Through witnessing an abishek, contributing to the washing through prayer or singing, or partaking of the prasad, participants bring god’s healing vibrations into their body, mind, heart and soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5722ee1f09828d44cf2fb/1602558926780-2PYNX1H75NM9XULTI1P1/Shirdi%2BBaba%2BTexas%2BHoma%2BFire%2BCeremony Vijayadashami 2020 (Copy) - Homam - 4:00 pm Homam is a sacred fire puja that utilizes a dhuni, or ritual fire pit. During a homam, one or more people feed the fire with sacred offerings while chanting mantras and prayers. Participants use their eyes to connect to the god’s cosmic energy through the fire element. It is a time when the burning or transformation of personal, community, or global karmas is achieved through the offerings to the fire and the intentions (sankalpams) of those participating in this ancient sacred practice. Sri Siva Sathya Vinay Sharma ji will be performing the services for our Vijayadashami ceremonies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5722ee1f09828d44cf2fb/1602560918440-5AV7OYR5ZJUESW5O6UP7/Shirdi+Baba+Temple+Texas.jpg Vijayadashami 2020 (Copy) https://blancobaba.org/book-a-stay daily 0.75 2022-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5722ee1f09828d44cf2fb/d1b08220-4124-4354-a2ff-151a5f6dc64b/IMG_6013.jpg Book a Stay - Luxury Accomodations. These modern and peaceful safari tents are located a short walk from the Baba Temple with expansive views of the Texas Hill Country. The tents are uniquely appointed with treasures collected from around the world from Indian and Mexican blankets to Turkish rugs and Moroccan pillows. 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