Alpha To Omega Newsletter - September 2025

From the Editor's Desk

Hari Om Friend,

September brought abundant opportunities for Shraddhavans to immerse themselves in Bhakti, as the sacred Navaratri Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. Alongside these devotional festivities, volunteers of Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management (AADM) also embraced the chance to engage wholeheartedly in Seva, contributing their time and efforts with deep devotion and unwavering dedication.

Ashubhanashini Navaratri at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram

Mata Shivagangagauri Mangalsnanam
The compassionate Mata Shivagangagauri is worshipped on the very first day of Navratri, at the sacred hour of dawn, at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram with utmost devotion. Amid auspicious chanting of mantras, she is given a ceremonial holy bath and worshipped with complete ritual reverence. At this time, the Mata Shivagangagauri is anointed with turmeric, adorned in yellow garments, and offered a yellow garland, a yellow Gajra, and red bangles.


Aadimata Mahishasurmardini Todey (तोडे) Miravnuk
The first day of Navratri also marks the grand procession (Mirvanuk) of the nine sacred Todey ( Anklets) of Aadimata Mahishasuramardini at Shree Aniruddha Gurukshetram. Accompanied by the rythmic beats of Mangal Vaadya and triumphant chants the nine anklets—each symbolizing one of Maa’s divine manifestations—are reverently carried to the Gurukshetram Gabhaara. Throughout the Navratri, devotees receive the blessed opportunity not only to worship the divine forms of Aadimata, but also to behold her sacred Todey.

Lalitambika Poojan on Lalita Panchami during Navaratri
On the auspicious occasion of Lalita Panchami during the sacred Navratri Utsav, Shraddhavans gather at Shree Kshetra Gurukul, Juinagar, to witness the Lalitambika Pujan, performed under the divine guidance of Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu . This sacred poojan invokes the grace of Jagadamba Lalitambika, the supreme Mahishasurmardini and Manidweepanivasini, who blesses devotees by removing obstacles protecting them from adversities and fulfilling righteous desires.

During the recitation of the Lalitasahasranaam, devotees experience the compassionate and powerful presence of the Divine Mother enveloping the atmosphere in sanctity and bliss.

Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu’s Pitruvachan on Bhagwan Dhanvantari

Due to today’s fast-paced lifestyle and polluted environment, human health — physical, mental, and Praanic — is steadily deteriorating. In maintaining all aspects of human health, the ancient divine physician, Bhagwan Dhanvantari, plays a vital role. 

A few weeks ago, Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu had resolved to perform the Poojan of Bhagwan Dhanvantari, who plays a crucial role in human well-being. In the Pitruvachan delivered on Thursday, 25th September 2025, Sadguru Bapu, elaborated on the profound significance of the upcoming ‘Bhagwan Dhanvantari Poojan.’ This Poojan is scheduled on the auspicious day of Dhanatrayodashi during Diwali celebrations as part of the ‘Shree Dhanalakshmi-Shree Yantra Poojan and Dhanvantari Pujan’ Utsav. 

On this occasion, Sadguru Bapu narrated the extraordinary divine story of the manifestation of Bhagwan Dhanvantari- an incarnation of Shree Mahavishnu, and also displayed His idol before the devotees. Furthermore he expounded upon the mantras to be chanted during the worship and had the devotees recite them as well with devotion. 

Online AADM Basic Course

In September 2025, Aniruddha’s Academy of Disaster Management conducted the AADM Basic Courses. Details are as follows: 

Ganeshotsav :- Gauri Ganapati Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi

A total of 22 trainees participated in the Disaster Management Training program conducted by Sanyukt Prashikshan Kendra, Gargoti, Kolhapur on 11th August 2025. The training aimed to enhance the participants’ understanding and preparedness in managing emergencies effectively. 

Ganeshotsav was celebrated from 27th August 2025 to 6th September 2025. On this occasion, Aniruddha’s Academy of Disaster Management delivered Seva to various locations in Maharashtra. 

AADM rendered its Seva mainly on two days: 

• Gauri Ganapati Visarjan – 2nd September 2025
• Anant Chaturdashi – 6th September 2025

The participation of Disaster Management Volunteers was as follows: 

• Mumbai – 1203 DMVs on 2nd September and 3307 DMVs on 6th September rendered their seva for Ganesh Moorti Punarmilap. 
• Pune – 265 DMVs provided Crowd Control Seva in Pune City on 30th & 31st August and from 3rd to 5th September. 
• Kolhapur – 28 DMVs participated in Ganesh Moorti Punarmilap Seva on 2nd September. 
• Pune (Moshi) – 18 DMVs participated in Ganesh Moorti Punarmilap Seva on 6th September. 
• Miraj-Sangli – 85 DMVs participated in Ganesh Moorti Punarmilap Seva on 6th September. 
• Ratnagiri – 24 DMVs participated in Ganesh Moorti Punarmilap Seva on 6th September. 

On Anant Chaturdashi (6th September 2025), 136 DMVs from Nashik, Pune, Raigad, Satara, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Kolhapur Districts participated in Seva at Girgaon Beach, Mumbai. Details are as follows: 

AADM Crowd Management Seva

The details of the Disaster Management Training Program for the month of July 2025 are as under: