Tungabhadra Antya Pushkara Mahotsava
With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, the Tungabhadra Antya Puskara Mahotsava marking the end of the year long Pushkara was celebrated in Sringeri from November 15, 2021 (Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Kartika Masa) to November 19, 2021 (Kartika Poornima).
Every evening, during the Mahotsava, Teppotsavas of the major deities in the precincts of the Sringeri Math took place. Prior to the commencement of the Teppotsava, 7 Ritwiks performed Puja on the northern banks to the river Goddess with Dhoopa, Deep and Naivedya. At 7 pm, the Jagadgurus arrived and offered Pushparchana and Mangalarati to the beautiful Murtis of Goddess Sharadamba, Goddess Tungabhadra and Sri Varaha Swamy placed on the southern bank of the river in Narasimha Vanam.
Immediately afterward, the Teppotsava commenced with the decorated boat carrying the deity. With the boat in front of the Jagadguru, Mangalarati was performed to the deity. As the Teppotsava continued, the Tungabhadra Arati comprising a number of special Aratis by the 7 Ritwiks took place with the Jagadgurus witnessing from the southern bank.
On the first evening of the Mahotsava (Nov 15, Ekadashi), Teppotsava of Sri Janardana Swamy took place in the divine presence of the Jagadgurus. Earlier in the day, a special Puja was performed at the Janardana Swamy temple that included Laksha Tulasi Archana with Mangalarati taking place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.
On November 16, the day before Pradosha, special Pujas were offered at the shrines of Sri Shakti Ganapati and Sri Balasubrahmanya Swamy. Teppotsava of Lord Paramashiva, Goddess Bhavani, Sri Ganapati and Sri Balasubrahmanya took place in the divine presence of the Jagadgurus.
On November 17, special Puja was performed in the forenoon at the temple of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Puja included Shata Rudra Abhisheka and Archana with chanting of the Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanamavali done 50 times by 20 Ritwiks for a count of a hundred thousand naamaas. In the evening, Teppotsava of Sri Adi Shankaracharya took place in the divine presence of the Jagadgurus.
On November 18, Laksha Mallika Pushpa Archana was performed to Goddess Sharadamba. In the evening, Teppotsava of Goddess Sharadamba took place in the divine presence of the Ubhaya Jagadgurus.
