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GURUPAVANAPURA

 
VAAKA CHAARTHU 

It is one of the rituals observed everyday with utmost reverence. It is the ceremonial bathing of the Bhagawan's idol before attending to Alankara ritual. It is done by the devout priests with such care and attention that is surpasses mother's care for children. 

Is not Balakrishna their pet child? Who else could bathe him in the absence of Yasoda ma? Their affectionate attention is great and the Lord's anugraha on them is equally great. There are some fine songs associated with it and they are melodious. Ardent devotees not only delight at hearing but also commit them to memory for daily singing. 

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