Vedic Recitation - July 2006

In July we assembled a small group of experts in Vedic Recitation to chant the entire Samhita text of the Rig, Yajur, and Sama Vedas. Over a 5 day period the priests chanted for 4-5 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours each evening. All the mantras were recited in the precise traditional style.



On the left, in the photo above, our Rig Veda expert reaches the last page in the Rig Veda text. On the right is Sri Sampath Giri, the supervising priest for our facility and a widely recognized expert in Yajur Veda.



In appreciation for their hard work, we have given each priest a new dhoti (a traditional gift) and an envelope with dakshina (payment offering). They were delighted to have this opportunity, and honored by our interest and enthusiasm for the preservation of their vedic traditions.