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

Ardrotsava

January 5, 2015

Ardrotsava took place on 5th January 2015 with the Mahamangalarati to Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani being performed at around 5’O clock in the morning in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankarcharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. Devotees were present for the Mahamangalarati and the grand procession took place of the Utsava Murtis in the chill morning of the Dhanur Maasa. The procession of the Utsava Murtis of Lord Nataraja and Goddess Bhavani included three circumambulations of the hillock. The Jagadguru led the procession along the main streets of Sringeri till the municipality building. The function concluded with the Ashtavadhana Seva. The Utsavamurtis were then taken back to the Malahanikareshwara temple amidst chantings of Shivanandalahari composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The previous night, Andhakasura Vadha was performed inside the precincts of the Peetham near the Pravachana Mandiram.

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Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays and life ebbs away. But the current of desire never leaves. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Once you begin to feel the presence of God, a joy unknown to you ever before will begin to be felt. The thought of his ever- living presence with you will be a great solace to you. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
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