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

Lalita Panchami, Ratha Saptami and Sharadamba Maharathotsava

February 10, 2012

Lalita Panchami was celebrated on 28th January. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji offered special worship to Goddess Sharada on the occasion. Ratha Saptami was observed on 30th January. The Jagadguru performed a Puja to Lord Suryanarayana at Elmagge. Sharadamba Maharathotsava took place on 10th February 2012. The Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharada was taken along the main streets of Sringeri. The Jagadguru led the procession amidst chants of the Vedas and bhajans. As part of the Celebrations, a Shatachandi Yaga was conducted in the premises of the Peetham. The Jagadguru performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharada the previous day. Teppotsava took place the following day evening.

For the protection of the righteous ones (committed to dharma), for the destruction of the unrighteous ones (follow adharma), and for the establishment of dharma I take birth in every age. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
O devotee, (with the mind) fixed upon the lotus feet of the Guru! May you soon be free from Samsara. Through the control of the senses and the mind, you shall behold the Lord indwelling in your heart! Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Have firm faith in God, his words and his servants. Have staunch belief in your religion and in dharma. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
An ideal disciple will indeed act as per the Guru’s instructions and not give place to thoughts as “Is it possible for me to do as he says? Shall I try something else?” If we follow our Guru’s instructions, it does not mean that we are unintelligent. It only implies that we have surrendered for our own good to a power superior to us. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names