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



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Dedication of South Gopuram at Rameswaram Kumbhabhisheka Celebrations

 

January 20, 2016

The Kumbhabhisheka of Sri Ramanathaswamy temple at Rameswaram was celebrated on 20th January 2016 with the Blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam. The South Gopuram of the temple complex constructed by the Sringeri Math was dedicated to Sri Ramanathaswamy on the occasion. As per the directions of Sri Mahasannidhanam, the Math was represented at the Kumbhabhisheka by its CEO & Administrator, Sri V.R. Gowrishankar. Sri Gowrishankar performed the ceremonial opening of the Mahadwara of the South Gopuram. He then handed over the keys of the Mahadwara of the five storied 91 foot Gopuram to the temple authorities on the evening of 19th January. Earlier, a ceremonial procession along the four main car streets took place with the CEO leading the procession, accompanied by the priests of the temple, who have all taken Deeksha from Sri Mahasannidhanam in accordance to the centuries old tradition. A granite Mandapam in front of the Garbha Griha of Goddess Parvata Vardhini was also constructed by the Math and dedicated on the occasion. As per the tradition of Sri Ramanatha Swamy Temple, the Mahabhishekam took place in the evening in both Sri Ramanatha Swamy and Goddess Parvata Vardhini shrine. It is worthy to recall that this Mahabhishekam was last time performed by Sri Mahasannidhanam Himself during the previous Kumbhabhisheka in 2001. This time on behalf of Sri Sringeri Math, CEO Gowrishankar took the Mahasankalpa for the welfare of humanity. Special Abhisheka and Poojas were offered at both the shrines. A silk dhothi with upper cloth and a beautiful Saree submitted by the Math adorned the God and the Goddess.

 
  • 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