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



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Ardrotsava celebrations at Sringeri

Sringeri January 10, 2020

On January 9, 2020, Andhakasura Vadha was performed near the Rajagopuram at night in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam.

Ardrotsava took place early the following morning on January 10, 2020 with the event commencing with Mahamangalarati to Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani being performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam . After the Maha-mangala-arati at the Malahanikareshwara temple, Ashtavadhana Seva comprising of Chaturveda Seva, took place. A large number of devotees were present for the Mahamangalaarti and the grand procession of the Utsava Murtis of Lord Malahanikareshwara (as Nataraja) and Goddess Bhavani. The procession included three circumambulations around the sanctum sanctorum, with each Pradakshina getting longer and descending down the hillock. The procession continued along the main streets of Sringeri and after upacharas and seva at the Panchayat office building, the Utsava murtis were taken back to the Malahanikareshwara temple amidst the chantings of Sri Shivanandalahari and Sri Soundaryalahari (composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya).

 
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