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- Hindu philosophy divides life into four stages (ashramas). The 60th birthday marks the transition from the householder phase (Grihastha Ashrama) to the hermitage phase (Vanaprastha Ashrama), where one focuses more on spiritual pursuits.
- The ceremony is seen as a symbolic rebirth, offering an opportunity to reflect on life's journey and set intentions for the future.
- It's a time to express gratitude to deities for blessings received and to seek continued good health, longevity, and well-being for the years ahead.
- The celebration brings together family and friends, strengthening bonds and celebrating cultural heritage.
- Certain astrological alignments, like Jupiter and Saturn returning to the same zodiac sign after 60 years, are considered auspicious and add to the significance of this milestone.
- The celebration includes various rituals like puja, homam, and abhishekam, performed by a priest to invoke blessings and seek divine grace.
- In some traditions, the ceremony involves a re-enactment of the wedding vows, symbolizing a renewal of the marital bond and a reaffirmation of commitment.
Surya and Krishna are both meant for each other and such couples are a very rare combination of at most Love, respect, compassion and kindness above and beyond the call of humanity. Their entire family on both sides are all extremely simple, noble, pious and pure hearted.
The celebration dates were all planned well in advance and greetings, invitation was sent out to family, friends, Sai fraternity to celebrate this memorable event.
Even though invitations are sent… it’s the Lord who decides who is going to be present to be a part of this ceremony.
I had replied to Surya that I will try my level best to attend some part of the festivities all depending upon my health situation. For the past 4 months I’ve had innumerable challenges especially with my legs and unable to stand up, or walk.
Many tests, examination, X-ray, MRI, EMG and as couldn’t figure out I was advised to consult a specialist Neurologist.
The event was going to be a 3 day long.
June 28,2025 8:30-2:30 Sai Bhajans (60)
3pm-7:30pm Nama Sankeerthanam and Radha Kalyanam.
June 29th Rituals, sacred Abhishekam 7:30-2pm
June 30th Monday morning 8am-2 pm Homam and Sacred Snanam.
On June 28th Saturday I couldn’t move around and decided to watch the live stream and write AUm Sri Sai Ram. Swami directed me to attend the function at the end of the Bhajans session and stay to the end of Radha Kalyanam.
When I was going to take a shower got a phone call as the devotee didn’t have the correct Venue. I was actually listening to the Bhajans and when it stopped abruptly I knew that some one was trying to reach me. I could have ignored and gone with my task. All these are Swami’s signature to keep you on the track for the job that you’re given.
I didn’t know as to what time I would arrive at the event. I missed my direction and circled around twice before parking. When I walked in the hall it was the last song #60 Vel, Vel Muruga, Vetri Vel Murugan. He is our family deity Lord Subramaniya!!!
Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the Radha Kalyanam.
Those who stayed behind for the Radha Kalyanam had a special event not announced prior to the event that it was Krishna Ji’s mother’s 90 th birthday and all the 4 brothers and sister performed Pada Pooja to culminate the event on Saturday night.
Sunday morning June 29th attended the event from 8am to 2pm.
Monday June 30th……. I had informed Surya well in advance that I will not be able to attend due to my Civic Duty as a citizen of the United States I have been informed that I will be a Juror for one week trial.
My heart was at the event but I had to go to the court.
Sairam, Today was the Final wedding Day ( 60th birthday celebration). I attended the Bhajans/ Nama Sankeerthanam on Saturday, Sunday morning rituals and Monday I had Jury Duty which needs Mandatory Service as a citizen of the country. I had mentioned to Krishna and Surya that I will not be able to attend due to the circumstances. In the morning I reported to the Court as specified by 8:30am
. The court clerk came at 9:15am and made a statement saying the rules were…… no one is allowed to leave the premises till 4.15pm. One hour for lunch 12:30-1:30pm. Today we have 2 trials and the attorneys will be picking the prospective jurors for each case, if you are excused from one trial you need to return back to the jury room and await to be called back for the next trial.
I was doing my job of writing Aum Sri Sai Ram, and chanting Sai Gayatri and Gayatri japa. Many times the court will excuse the prospective jurors on basis of health or hardship. I was told by my spouse tell them about your health condition, my daughter don’t sit in one place keep moving around so you’re leg doesn’t become numb. All are valid reasons.
I said I am not going to say anything but the truth as the lord will decide what is best for me. If he wants me to stand up for righteous action against the law then I will follow.
At 10:15am the clerk came to the podium and made an announcement “ We have never had a situation like this before in the court “.
The judge has released the entire group of 300 prospective jurors from their services and will not be called up for the next 3 years.
I was excited and went home quickly changed into the traditional clothes Dhoti, Angostram and walked in at 10:45am.
Every single person was extremely surprised to see me especially Surya. She later said “ In my heart I knew that you will not miss this function and Swami is going to come in your form to bless us on this special occasion “.
When the Sacred Kalasam water Abhishekam was to take place originally the priest requested all immediate family members ( large group). Then the assistant to the Priest, Hari called….Koushik ji please come forward and offer your prayers to the couple. Showers of love ❤️.
The sequence of events which happened in the past 3 days couldn’t have been planned so perfectly by any human.
Surrender unconditionally at the feet of the Beloved Lord and he will give you the best outcome.
Wishing Surya and Krishna a wonderful, healthy, happy and loving life together ahead to spread the glory of our Lord SATHYA SAI BABA.