May-25 Diksha
Setups
- Stage
- Vyasasan for Maharaj
- ONE Assistant can sit down besides to give BEADS to Maharaj and ONE Assistant to give Name chit the devotee after Maharaj gives initiation
- Photo of HHGKGM, SP(?), Deities(?) [This will vary as per temple e.g. in Uttam Nagar Diksha will be in temple hall itself, so Deities are right there and SP Deity is also there]
- Cooler for cold air for Maharaj
- Cooler for cold air for Devotees (Peak temp in May)
- Special Garlands for Maharaj, HHGKGM Photo
- TEN Good Garlands for Senior Vaishnavas
- ? Garlands for all Harinam and Brahmin Diksha candidates
- One devotee near Kirtan Party who will repeat name loudly
- Kirtan Party
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Live Streaming
- Yajna Kunda
- Yajna Setups for all Candidates
BEFORE Coming to Maharaj
In front of Senior Devotees (Decide 2 for Males and 2 for Females), Diksha candidate will tell:
1- HHBAVSM Pranati Mantra
2- Four Regulative Principles
3- I will chant 16 rounds daily, 25 on Ekadashi and Festival days and I will read Prabhupada books regularly.
IN FRONT OF Maharaj
1- Do full Dandavats (Prs) and half (Mtjs) : Ensure your feet are not facing the Lord
2- Take beads from Maharaj and name chit
3- Go back to seat and on the way you can offer Full Dandavats again (in a designated place)