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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Jagadguru performs Ganga Puja on the occasion of Dakshinayana Punya Kala

 

July 16, 2013

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji observed the Dakshinayana Punyakala here at Sringeri on the 16th of July 2013.

The Hindu Vedic year comprises of Uttarayana and Dakshinayana, each lasting for about six months. Uttarayana is considered as the brighter half and Dakshinayana the darker half. As a general rule auspicious functions like Upanayana, Devata-Pratishtha etc. are generally conducted in  Uttarayana. Dakshinayana occurs when the Sun moves from Gemini (Mithuna Rashi) to Cancer (Karkataka Rashi).

The Dharma Shastras proclaim the last twelve hours preceeding this change of zodiac to be auspicious and hence the term Dakshinayana Punya Kaala. Bathing, performing dana etc. are considered to be meritorious and in some cases doing so is ordained as compulsory.

In continuation with the age-old tradition of the Sringeri Math, the Jagadguru performed Snana and Ganga Puja during the Dakshinayana Punya Kala on the Northern Banks of the Tunga River. Many devotees gathered to have darshan of the Jagadguru performing Ganga Puja.

After Mahamangalarati, the Jagadguru proceeded to have Darshan of Sri Sharadamba.

Photos taken during the event are given below.

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