SIVAGIRI: Sivagiri and its surrounding areas are filled with devotion, imbued with Gurudeva's mantras. Lakhs of devotees flock to this abode of transcendental spirituality. The Sivagiri Pilgrimage, which was initiated by Sree Narayana Guru Deva, has started today. Sivagiri Mutt has prepared all arrangements to welcome devotees from all over the world to the Mahasamadhi who come in search of Guru's blessings.

Ahead of the 92nd Sivagiri Pilgrimage, there was a large influx of Sree Narayaneeyars from all the districts of Kerala State and other states for the pilgrimage events which started on 15th December. With the pilgrimage days, Sivagiri is turning into an ocean of yellow. Pilgrimage groups from various centres have started reaching Sivagiri under the auspices of SNDP Yogam and various Sree Narayana movements. The official reception for the padayatras is this evening.

The ceremonies will begin with a special Guru Puja at the Mahasamadhi Peeth after the Shanti Havan at Parnashala at 4.30 am. Swami Satchidananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, will hoist the Dharma flag at 7.30 am. Minister MB Rajesh will inaugurate the conference at 10 am. Swami Satchidananda will preside. Dharma Sangham Trust General Secretary Swami Subhangananda will deliver the benediction address.

Minister V Sivankutty will inaugurate the education conference at 11 am. Minister GR Anil will preside. Sree Narayana Gurukulam President Swami Muni Narayana Prasad will be felicitated on the occasion. SNDP Yogam President MN Soman, Intelligence ADGP P Vijayan, Mons Joseph MLA and others and will deliver the keynote address.

Minister KN Balagopal will inaugurate the science and technology conference at 2 pm. Dr Anandharamakrishnan, Director, National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, will preside.

Kadakampally Surendran MLA will inaugurate the Sanitation Health and Higher Education Conference to be held at 5 pm.