Dedication of Atlanta Center 


 

        Self-Realization Fellowship Monastics Dedicate

               Atlanta Center To Capacity Gathering

 

On November 10th-12th, services were held to celebrate the dedication of the new Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship.  On Friday, November 10th devotees attended a special Kirtan Service conducted by Brahmachari Kirk and the Atlanta Center Kirtan Group.  On Saturday, November 11th an Open House and a showing of the film "Glimpses of a Life Divine" for over 200 guests in attendance.

 

On Sunday, November 12th Brahmacharini Diana conducted a meditation service.  Following this meditation service, Brother Ishtananda and Sister Subrata conducted the formal dedication of the Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship for an audience of over 200 members and guests. This was followed by a specially prepared Indian buffet luncheon.

 

Last Smile Portrait of Paramahansa Yogananda

In Fellowship Hall

 

 

Pictures From Our Atlanta Center Dedication

 

Brother Ishtananda Lights Candles On Altar

 

Brother Ishtananda At Altar Placing Rose Petals

 

Altar With Rose Petals Offered With Devotion

 

Brother Ishtananda Delivers Dedication Talk

 

Gathering of Devotees At Dedication

with Brother Ishtananda and Sister Subrata

 

Sister Subrata Leads Chant At Dedication

 

Harvey Cheatham (On Right) Is Presented With A Portrait Of The Atlanta Center

As A Token Of Appreciation From The Atlanta Devotees

For His Tireless and Dedicated Work In Directing

The Construction Of The Atlanta Center

 

Formal Dedicaton Service Ends

 

Brother Ishtananda Greets Guests In Foyer After Dedication Service

 

Sister Subrata greets Atlanta Center Devotee After Dedication Service

 

Guests Enjoying Dedication Day Activities

 

Food Being Prepared For Indian Buffet Luncheon

 

Guests Being Served At Luncheon Buffet With Joy And Love

In Fellowship Hall

 

Atlanta Center Devotee Serves Guests

 

Guests Enjoying Their Lunch In Fellowship Hall After Dedication

 

Atlanta Journal Constitution Article

Saturday, November 11th

Faith and Values Section

 

 

 

Pictures From Mural In The Bookroom

Atlanta Devotee Scott McIntyre Applies Finishing Touches

On Mural Which Depicts Various SRF Sites in India and America

Emphasizing the Unity of East and West

(Mural Is The Creation of Atlanta Center Devotees and Artists

Scott McIntyre and Hubert Wackermann)

 

Closeup Views of Bookroom Mural

Scene Showing Himilayas and SRF Sites In India and California

 

Swami Sri Yukteswar's Mandir in India

 

Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, California

 

 

Mother Center on Mt. Washington near Los Angeles, California

 

 
 
"Everything else can wait, but your search for God cannot wait."
- Paramahansa Yogananda

 

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