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

Kalabhairavashtami

January 2, 2016

On January 2 2016, Kalabhairavashtami was observed at Sringeri with Lord Kalabhairava being worshipped by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. Sri Mahasannidhanam performed Abhisheka to Lord Kalabhairava with pure water, milk, and Panchamrita, and accompanied to the sonorous chanting of Sri Rudra and other mantras by the Panditas of the Math as well as students of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam was present during the Mahamangalarati. Later in the evening, Deepotsava was celebrated at the shrine in the august presence of Sri Sannidhanam. The event concluded with Mahamangalarati and Ashtavadhana Seva.

To that which is born, death is indeed certain; and to that which is dead, birth is certain. Therefore, knowing this, you ought not to grieve over (this) inevitable. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
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
Tendencies develop, regardless of the characteristic of the action performed. Hence, he who wishes to lead a proper life will do well to avoid evil deeds and to repeatedly perform virtuous deeds. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
To err is human. Accepting one’s error and correcting oneself is a mark of nobility. Humility is the primary path to achieving nobility. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names