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



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63rd Vardhanti Celebrations

 

April 16, 2013

Anhika Darshanam of the Jagadguru on 63rd Vardhanti day
Anhika Darshanam of the Jagadguru on 63rd Vardhanti day

The 63rd Vardhanti of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji was celebrated on 16th April 2013.

A day earlier, the Jagadguru offered special worship at the shrines of Lord Stambha Ganapati, Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani at the hillock where the Malahanikareshwara temple is situated.
On Vardhanti, thousands of devotees had the fortune of having the early morning Anhika Darshan of the Jagadguru and performing Bhiksha Vandanam. The Jagadguru then paid His obeisances at the Adhishtanams of His Guru, Parmaguru and Parameshthi Guru and came over to the northen bank of the Tunga. The Jagadguru then had Darshan at all the temples and performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharada.
As part of the Celebrations, Laksha Modaka Ganapati Homa, Maharudra Yaga and Sahasrachandi Mahayaga were performed for the welfare of humanity. The Poornahutis of the Maharudra and Sahasrachandri Mahayaga took place in the Jagadguru’s presence on Vardhanti day and on April 18th respectively.

At night, the Jagadguru performed an elaborate Sharada Chandramoulishwara Puja with Panchamrita Abhisheka. Sri Rudram, Purusha Suktam, Narayana Suktam were chanted. The Jagadguru blessed all after the Mahamangalarati took place.

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  • 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