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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Laksha Deepotsava

 

November 10, 2011


Jagadguru proceeding to Goddess Sharada temple on Laksha Deepotsava

Kartika Deepotsava, celebrated as Laksha deepotsava took place on the Poornima of Kartika month on 10th November 2011. After the Chandramoulishwara Puja, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji arrived at Lord Malahanikareshwara Temple. The Laksha Deepotsava then began with the Jagadguru lighting a lamp. The Utsava Moorti of Lord Bhavani Malahanikareshwara was carried along the main streets of Sringeri in the presence of the Jagadguru. A golden chariot Utsava of Goddess Sharada and Teppotsava took place immediately afterwards.

The Teppotsava contained five Utsava Murtis for the first time – the Utsava Murti of Adi Shankaracharya was also carried in the Teppam along with the Utsava Murtis of Goddess Sharada, Bhavani, Malahanikareshwara, and Vidyashankara. Earlier that morning, the Jagadguru graced the Poornahuti of the Maharudra yaga conducted at Malahanikareshwara temple on the occasion.


Jagadguru at the temple of Sri Anjaneya Swamy temple during Deepotsava

Over the subsequent days, the Jagadguru graced deepotsavas held in the temples of Kalikamba, Durgamba and Anjaneya.

 
  • 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