Jagadguru graces Ankola
Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji Reached Ankola in the evening of 4th, December 2014 the Jagadguru was received with traditional Poornakumbha Swagatam. Then Jagadguru then had the Darshan of Sri Arya Durgamba. After the Dhuli Padapuja, the Swagata patrika was read and offered at the Lotus Feet of the Jagadguru. The Jagdguru released an Audio CD “Amritavani” containing Anugraha Bhashanams of the Jagadguru and a few Bhajans. Giving an Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru mentioned that it is the grace of Sri Durgamba that during this Yatra to Ankola, that the Jagadguru is performing Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja at Arya Durgamba temple in Ankola. The Mahila Bhajan Mandali sang devotional songs after the Sabha programme and during the Chandramoulishwara Puja.
Devotees at Ankola offering their pranams in the Guruvandana Sabha
In the morning of 5th December 2014, the Jagadguru had Darshan at Sri Mahasati temple and blessed the Uttara Kannada Banta Samaja at Keni (केणी) in Ankolaa. The Jagadguru in His Anugraha Bhashanam to the huge gathering of devotees, mentioned that everybody needs happiness and peace, which can be obtained only through devotion and service to Guru and God. The Jagadguru blessed the members of the Samaja mentioning that it has become customary for the Sringeri Jagadguru to grace the Samaja whenever there is a Vijaya Yatra to Ankola. The extensive arrangements and the discipline of the devotees in receiving the blessings of the Jagadguru were highly appreciated.
Poornahuti of Ganapati Homa at Ankola
From Keni, the Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji reached Sri Vitthala Sadashiva Temple and graced the Poornahuti of Sahasra Modaka Mahaganapati Homa, had Darshan at the Shrine. The Jagadguru blessed one and all assembled with an Anugraha Bhashanam and had made special mention of the devotion of the members of the Kannada Vaishya Samaja. The Jagadguru kept giving Darshan to the large gathering of devotees until 2 pm.
In the evening, the Jagadguru laid the foundation stone for the Ganapati and Anjaneya temple of the Konkana Karvi Samaja at Belakeri. The Jagadguru then blessed the Samaja with an Anugraha bhashnam and Mantrakshata. After the night Chandramoulishwara Puja at Arya Durgamba temple, the Jagadguru performed Puja to Arya Durgamba.
Jagadguru performing Puja to Sri Durga Parameshwari in Ankola
On the morning of 6th December 2014, the Jagadguru visited various temples like Shanta Durgamba in Ankola town and lit a traditional lamp to mark the commencement of Ankola Urban Co.op. Bank Centenary Celebrations.
Jagadguru blessing Sri Raamaananda Saraswati Swamiji on the way to Idagunji
In the evening, the Jagadguru visited the Ashram of Divige Sri Raamaananda Saraswati Swamiji and blessed him wholeheartedly, and mentioned that the Swamiji was a recipient of the abundant blessings of His Guru, Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji.
The Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji also graced Kumta and blessed various communities including the Desha Bhandari Samaja, Harikanta Samaja, Kshatriya Kumara Pantha Samaja. In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru asked all the communities to celebrate the Shankara Jayanti festival as a token of paying gratitude towards the great philosopher saint, Sri Adi Shankaracharya, who had worked for the upliftment of our Sanatana Dharma. The Jagadguru added that ardent devotee, Sri Patanjali Veenakara Rao would guide them all in the conduct of the Shankara Jayanti Celebrations.