Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamanaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Festivals at Sringeri celebrated with renewed vigour

 

December 30, 2007

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The early morning Ardrotsava procession
inside the Malahanikareshwara temple at Sringeri

Following the Jagadguru’s return to Sringeri, devotees once again experienced the joy of being in Sringeri and witnessing various Pujas performed by the Jagadguru. The Jagadguru performed Kartika Somavara Puja on 26th November and 3rd December. Mahapradosha with special Homas and Puja to Lord Shakti Ganapati (inside Goddess Sharada’s temple) was reverently observed on 6th December while Subrahmanya Shashti was celebrated on 15th December.

The Jagadguru offered special worship to Goddess Kalikamba on December 21st. During this occasion, Shatachandi Yaga was performed from 19th December at the Kalikamba temple. The Jagadguru graced the Poornahuti of the Shatachandi Yaga on December 23rd.

Ardrotsava took place on December 24th with Mahamangalarati to Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani being performed early morning in the Jagadguru’s presence. A procession of the Utsava Murtis then took place in the presence of the Jagadguru. The procession included three circumambulations of the hillock and continued along the main streets of Sringeri.

 
  • Just as in this body, the embodied one passes through boyhood, youth, and old age, so does one pass into another body. With reference to this (birth, aging and death), the wise man is not disturbed. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
  • An object continues to be dear as long as one derives pleasure from it and it is detested for the duration that it causes pain. The same object cannot be always liked or disliked. Sometimes, that which is not dear may become dear. Moreover, that which was loveable can turn unpleasant. The Atma, towards which affection never wanes, is always the most beloved. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Shatashloki
  • Blessings are the monopoly of God and we must all pray for his gracious blessings. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • It is pitiful that when many of us are asked, “who are you?”, The first thought that arises is “I am a Keralite”, or “I am a Punjabi”, etc. The thought that should immediately stem is “I am an Indian”. If people first feel that they are Indians and only then think of divisions, the nation will have great prosperity and the divisive forces will not be operative as they are today. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • Instead of using the tongue for speaking futile issues, use it to chant the names of God. God shall then guide you along the right and beneficial path. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names