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

Sharadamba Maharathotsava

Ubhaya Jagadgurus in front of the Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharadamba on the Rathotsava day

Sringeri March 2, 2021

Sharadamba Maharathotsava took place on March 2, 2021. The Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharadamba was taken along the main streets of Sringeri in a decorated Ratha. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam led the procession amidst chants of the Vedas and bhajans.

Commencement of Sri Sharadamba Rathotsava in the presence of Sri Sannidhanam

The previous day, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharadamba. Teppotsava of Goddess Sharadamba took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam the following evening. As part of the Celebrations, a Shatachandi Yaga was conducted near the Sharadamba temple. The Poornahuti of the Shatachandi Yaga took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.

Just as in this body, the embodied one passes through boyhood, youth, and old age, so does one pass into another body. With reference to this (birth, aging and death), the wise man is not disturbed. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
An object continues to be dear as long as one derives pleasure from it and it is detested for the duration that it causes pain. The same object cannot be always liked or disliked. Sometimes, that which is not dear may become dear. Moreover, that which was loveable can turn unpleasant. The Atma, towards which affection never wanes, is always the most beloved. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Shatashloki
Blessings are the monopoly of God and we must all pray for his gracious blessings. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
It is pitiful that when many of us are asked, “who are you?”, The first thought that arises is “I am a Keralite”, or “I am a Punjabi”, etc. The thought that should immediately stem is “I am an Indian”. If people first feel that they are Indians and only then think of divisions, the nation will have great prosperity and the divisive forces will not be operative as they are today. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
Instead of using the tongue for speaking futile issues, use it to chant the names of God. God shall then guide you along the right and beneficial path. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names