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



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Mahashivaratri

 

March 1, 2014


Mahashivaratri puja to Sri Chandramoulishwara

Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji on the 27th of February 2014. In the afternoon, the Jagadguru arrived at the ancient shrine of Sri Malahanikareshwara at around 11:30 AM and commenced special Puja to Sri Malahanikareshwara at around 12:30 PM after worshipping Stambha Ganapati. Lord Malahanikareshwara was worshipped with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. The special Puja concluded with Puja and Maha-mangalarati to Goddess Bhavani at around 3:00 PM.

In the evening, the Jagadguru commenced the Mahashivaratri Puja of Lord Chandramoulishwara at around 7:30 PM in Gurunivas that was overflowing with devotees from various parts of the country, and from abroad. The Jagadguru performed the Chaturyama Puja to Lord Chandramoulishwara. The Puja concluded by 7:00 AM the next day (28th February).

The Poornahuti of the Maharudra Yaga, that had commenced on 25th Feb 2014 , took place at noon in the divine presence of Jagadguru Mahaswamiji. This yaga was performed for the welfare of the humanity on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.

At approximately 10:30 am on 1st March 2014, Malahanikareshwara Rathotsava was conducted in the benign presence of the Jagadguru. The following day, Teppotsava took place.

 
  • 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