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

 
  • 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