Laksha Deepotsava
Lamps lit during the Lakshodeepotsava in the presence of Jagadguru
Kartika Deepotsava, celebrated as Laksha deepotsava took place on the Poornima of Kartika month on 21st November 2010. After the Chandramoulishwara Puja, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji arrived at Lord Malahanikareshwara Temple. The Laksha Deepotsava then began with the Jagadguru lighting a lamp. The Utsava Moorti of Lord Bhavani Malahanikareshwara was carried along the main streets of Sringeri in the presence of the Jagadguru. A golden chariot Utsava of Goddess Sharada and Teppotsava took place immediately afterwards. As part of the 60th year of the Jagadguru, Maharudra yaga was conducted at Malahanikareshwara temple on the occasion. Deepotsavas were also held in the temples of Kalikamba, Durgamba and Anjaneya on subsequent days.