Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Balaji Athavale (Founder of Sanatan Sanstha) was honoured for His contribution to religious, cultural and social fields and for the social service in different forms rendered through Sanatan Sanstha. On His behalf, a memento, a shawl, a coconut and a pearl necklace were accepted by Sadguru Swati Khadaye (Sanatan Sanstha’s Dharmapracharak).
Many Saints and Seers have shown the path of righteousness to people in India. The programme was held to honour these Saints and seek their blessings.
Devotees have expressed deep sorrow, stating that with his passing, a great Datta devotee has departed from among them.
The incident has created an atmosphere of anger in the city. The Police are searching for the accused.
The Shakti generated by chanting the Name of Deity Dattatreya creates a protective sheath around the individual who chants !
Whenever the mantra ‘Digambara Digambara Shripad Vallabha Digambara’ is chanted, Sri Kshetra Kuruvapur comes to mind !
Dattatattva being active in this temple : Since ancient times, Deity Dattatreya has existed in the subtle on Girnar mountain where He performed penance and meditation. While in the meditative state, Deity Dattatreya would be in communion with Deity Brahma, Deity Vishnu and Deity Shiva.
The distress increases during Pitrupaksha (8th to 21st September 2025), chant ‘Om Om Shri Gurudev Datta Om’ daily for at least 1 hour.
One should perform Mahalaya Shraddha during Pitrupaksha to satisfy one’s departed ancestors and seek their blessings.
Seekers should pray to Deity Datta and seek protection against distress caused by departed ancestors during the Pitrupaksha !