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Inauguration of the new 'NNO2' acquisition antenna at ESA's deep-space tracking station, New Norcia, Western Australia, 11 February 2016.
Over a 5-day period, Paramahamsa Vishwananda inaugurated a grand temple in Kircheim, Germany, dedicated to Vitthala and Rukmini - the Sri Vitthala Rukmini Shipivishta temple - making it the largest Vitthala temple outside of India.
With 2,000 people coming from all over the world to attend, the majestic celebrations were appreciated by everyone. The local pujari team was kept busy every moment, and one could sense the great dedication they had for their new service.
Guests were immersed in the reverent ceremonies of yajna (Vedic fire rituals) happening in multiple locations, abhishekam (Vedic bathing rituals), and mantra chanting, as well as joyful kirtan (singing), traditional Indian dance, tasty vegan food, and a deep sense of connection to the Divine that was felt throughout the festivities. Near the end, the stunning fireworks display over the lake seemed to express all the excitement, beauty, and awe this unforgettable event contained.
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One last look back at the Washington Monument. I think that our Founders would be proud on this day!
Inauguration of the new 'NNO2' acquisition antenna at ESA's deep-space tracking station, New Norcia, Western Australia, 11 February 2016. Credit: ESA
We had a police tower nearby. At night they'd shine a bright spot light on random sections of the crowd. Kind of felt like War of the Worlds. Oh, and it leans because it folds down for transportation...
Inauguration of the new 'NNO2' acquisition antenna at ESA's deep-space tracking station, New Norcia, Western Australia, 11 February 2016.
National Guardsmen from around the country line the floors of the Joint Base Andrews, Md., fitness center after a night of rest while awaiting assignment around the National Capital Region in support of the upcoming 57th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 18, 2013. More than 6,000 guardsmen from 26 states and territories are in the area to work for the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia providing traffic control, crowd management, transportation, communication, medical, logistical, and food services for the inauguration. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons/Released)
MPD Mounted Unit parading down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in a motor-V as part of the Inaugural Parade.
Washington, DC / January 21, 2013
Kay Ivey is inaugurated as Alabama’s 54th Governor during the 2023 Inauguration events Monday January 16, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala.(Inaugural Committee/Mark Wallheiser)
The gala for Kay Ivey after her inauguration as Alabama’s 54th Governor Monday January 16, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala.(Inaugural Committee/Mark Wallheiser)
Washington D.C. Jan. 20, 2021. In the hours leading up to the Presidential Chief Deputy Lamont Ruffin from D.C. District Court sore in multiple groups of army national guardsmen as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals Deputation gives the guardsmen temporary, limited, law enforcement authority pertaining specifically to the safety and protection of the inauguration and related events.
Mass swearing-ins like this take place before every presidential inauguration to increase the law enforcement presence in the capital for the safety of all involved as well as spectators.
Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals
The Hall of Presidents is closed for preparation for our 45th President. Regardless of vote or politics, my prayer is for a peaceful transfer of power and a united, growing population.
I've always appreciated the words of Abraham Lincoln which were included in the Hall of Presidents for many years. I hope it will be added back to the narration.
"At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it?-- Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant, to step the Ocean, and crush us at a blow? Never!--All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years.
At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.
A. Lincoln Jan 27, 1838