video credit: Iskcon Bangalore Group — The first day of the 15th Sri Brahmhotsava festival at ISKCON Bangalore commenced with an abhisheka to Garudadeva, the eternal carrier of Lord Vishnu. A flag bearing the picture of Garudadeva was hoisted during the Dhvaja arohana ceremony which marks the commencement of the grand twelve-day festival. Important devatas such as Brahma were invited with their invocation mantra as set to particular ragas and accompanied by nadaswaram. The pre-dominating deity for the eight directions Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirrti, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera and Siva were also invited. Read More at https://www.iskconbangalore.org/sri-brahmotsava-2012-day-01
