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

Girija Kalyanotsava

May 16, 2019

Girija Kalyanam was celebrated at the Malahanikareshwara temple in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam on Vaishakha Shukla Dwadashi (May 16, 2019). Pandits from Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala chanted verses pertaining to the wedding ceremonies of Lord Shiva and Goddess Girija. Earlier, Vara Puja was performed in Pravachana mandira in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam. The ceremonies for the night, connected with the Utsava, concluded with a Mangala Aarati at around midnight.

As part of the Utsava, Ashta Dravya Ganapati Homa was conducted on May 13. A Maharudra Yaga was conducted in the temple premises from May 14 to 18 with the Poornahuti being offered in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.

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