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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Ardrotsava

 

January 12, 2009

Ardrotsava was celebrated on 10th January. Abhishekha to Lord Malahanikareshwara in the hilltop shrine took place during the Brahmi Muhurta. The Mahamangalarati took place at 5:30 AM in the presence of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. The Utsava Murtis of Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani were taken in a procession led by the Jagadguru. Following three circumambulations in the hillock, the procession continued along the main streets of Sringeri. Devotees including residents of Sringeri made offerings and received the Jagadguru’s Blessings. The procession proceeded to the Sringeri Municipal Office Building, where a Puja was performed to the Utsava Murtis by the Purohit of the Peetham. Ashtavadhana Seva was performed. The procession then returned to the temple amidst chants of devote hymns of Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s Shivananda Lahari chanted by the Vidyarthis of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Maha Pathashala. The previous night, Andhakasura Vadha was celebrated.

 
  • 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