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



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Annadanam in Tanjavur district by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math

 

July 15, 2012


Annadanam at Annadana Thirupoonthuruthi by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math

Thirupoonthuruthi

During the Aradhana celebrations of Sri Narayana Tirtha, Annadanam was done for the pilgrims and the residents of the village on Thursday, 1st March 2012. (Shukla Ashtami, Maasi).

Thiruchotruthurai


Annadana seva at Thiruchotruthurai 1 Mar 2012

On the Same day, the Annadana Seva continued in the ancient temple at Thiruchotruthurai, which is located nearby.

The temple at Thiruchotruthurai is dedicated to Sri Odanavaneshwar (Odanavana = paddy fields) and Shri Annapoorneshwari. There is another temple dedicated to sri Kailaayanaathar (Kailasanatha) with 276 Lingams installed in its precincts.


276 Lingams installed at the temple of Sri Kailasanatha

Koonanchery


annadanam at koonanchery

Famed as Vakra-Nivritti-Puram in ancient times, this small hamlet near Swamimalai is known to have been the spot where Maharshi Ashtavakra, (who is known to have been a great Bhairava Upasaka) consecrated the Ashta-Bhairavas in eight Sivalingas and worshipped the eight lingas daily for the correction of eight deformities in his body. Devotees pray at this temple for progeny without congenital defects.

At this hallowed place, Prasada was distributed by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math after abhiseka and aradhana in the evening on the same day.

AshtaBhairava murthy lingas Koonanchery
AshtaBhairava murthy lingas Koonanchery

 
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