Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2016
Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performs special puja at the temple of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya; Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam has darshan.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam will celebrate the Shankara Jayanti of the current Durmukha Nama Samvatsara at the Sri Adi Shankaracharya Sannidhi in Sringeri from May 7, 2016.
Vedic scholars will congregate at Sringeri and perform Veda Parayana for the extant shakhas four Veda during Celebrations. Special pujas will be performed at the shrine of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the mornings, followed by pravachanas in the august presence of the Jagadgurus in the evenings. On Shankara Jayanti day – Vaishakha Shuddha Panchami corresponding to May 11, 2016, the Jagadguru will perform special puja to Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the morning.
Rathotsava of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya will be conducted on the sixth day viz. Vaishakha Shuddha Shashthi corresponding to May 12, 2016, in the presence of the Acharyas.
Details of the festivities, special functions etc. are provided in the invitation brochure which can be downloaded below.
Download Invitation (PDF – 988KB)
All devotees are welcome to attend the function and be the recipients of the grace of Jagadguru Shankaracharya and Goddess Sri Sharadamba.
Veda Poshaka Sabha Examinations
As part of the Shankara Jayanti Celebrations at Sringeri this year, the Annual Vedaposhaka Sabha Examinations will be held from May 7, 2016 to May 11, 2016.
Advanced Students of Vedas are welcome to participate in the Vedic Examinations to be conducted during this time. The document containing the details and the application form can be downloaded below.
Download Application Form (PDF – 250KB)
Significance of Sri Shankara Jayanti
Anugraha Bhashanam of Sri Mahasannidhanam explaining the significance of the event can be watched here.
Kalady – The birthplace of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Watch the documentary film on the birth and childhood of Sri Adi Shankaracharya and the fascinating story of the rediscovery of his birthplace, Kalady, by the 33rd Acharya of Sringeri, Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji.
Learn the 108 names of Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Those desirous of learning to recite the 108 names of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya can do so by making use of the online learning app at http://stotra.sringeri.net/stotras/adi-shankaracharya-ashtottara-shata-namavali/
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