A grand yagna for Sri Ashtalakshmi Samedha Sri Lakshmi Narayana would be performed on February 7, Sunday at Sri Danvantri Peedam, Kilpudupet village, Walaja, by using more than 21 lakhs of lotus seeds. The yagna is to be held as part of the Mandala Pooja for Sri Kubera Lakshmi consecration which took place on January 29th..

In order to conduct the yagna, preliminary poojas at the Peedam would be started from February 5, Murali Swamigal said.

According to Sri Murali Swamigal, the yagna had been performed for the global welfare and peace. Besides the yagna,108 women would perform in Thiruvilakku pooja and also another 16 women performing Sri Shodasha Lakshmi pooja.

More than 300 devotees of the Peedam from Pudhucherry would be participating in all the poojas, said the Swamigal. On Feb.8, Monday, due to Thai Ammavasai ( New Moon Day), an yagna for Maha Prathyankara followed by abhishekam would be taking place in the Peedam, said the Swamigal.