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

Ratha Saptami

Elmagge February 18, 2021

Ratha Saptami was observed on February 18, 2021. A special Puja to Lord Suryanarayana seated on a sandalwood chariot was performed in the morning at Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.

Earlier, a Surya Homa was also performed. Sri Sannidhanam then proceeded to the temple of Sri Suryanarayana swamy at Elmagge, near Narasimha Vanam. Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the temple, set in a sylvan ambience at the banks of the river Tunga. The elaborate Puja was performed amidst chants of Vedic hymns to Lord Suryanarayanaswamy. The hymns included the Saura Suktam from the Rig Veda.

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