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



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Historic Kumbhabhisheka Celebrations of Rajagopuram at Sringeri Commence

 

June 1, 2014

With the completion of the construction of the 127 feet tall majestic Rajagopuram, the grand Kumbhabhishekam is set to be performed by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji on Jaya Samvatsariya Jyeshtha Shuddha Dashami falling on June 08 2014.

A brief history …

  • February 28 2008 : Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji lays the foundation stone for the Rajagopuram at the entrance of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. As time passed and the Rajagopuram began taking shape, three more important ceremonies took place when significant milestones were reached.
  • December 12 2008 : The foundation is completed and Shilanyasa is performed.
  • November 12 2010 : The Jagadguru performes a special Puja when the frames were fitted at the entrance of the Rajagopuram.
  • September 26 2012 : Another Puja is performed when the granite base of the Rajagopuram was completed.
  • May 31 2014 : As per the age old tradition, devotees from various places come in a procession to offer their Kanika towards this grand event.

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The Celebrations take place from the 1st of June 2014 to the 13th of June 2014.

Today’s event at Sringeri

  • 8 am to 12:30 pm – Lakshamodaka Homa
  • 6:30 pm – Vadya Vrinda, an ensemble of 25 musicians performing under Vidwan Sri Kumaraswamy.

The event will be telecast on “Sri Shankara TV” 6:00 PM onwards. You can also watch the Shankara TV online.

 
  • 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