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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Ardrotsava

January 13, 2025

Ardrotsava was celebrated in the early hours of January 13, 2025, at Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. Special Abhishekas to Sri Malahanikareshwara Swami and Utsava Murthy Sri Nataraja Swamy were performed amidst the chanting of Veda Mantras by Vidyarthis of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala, Sringeri.

Sri Malahanikareshwara Swamy the Aaraadhya Devata of Maharshi Vibhandaka (father of Maharshi Rishyashringa, after whom Shringagiri or Sringeri derives its name).

Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam graced the temple of Sri Malahanikareshwara Swami, the Aaradhya Devata of Maharshi Vibhandaka (father of Maharshi Rishyashringa), situated at Ishwara Giri, Sringeri, near Sri Sharadamba Temple, around 5:30 AM. After having Darshan and witnessing the Mahamangalarati at the shrines of Sri Stambha Ganapati, Sri Malahanikareshwara Swami, and Sri Bhavani Amba, a grand procession of the idols of Lord Nataraja along with Devi Shivakamasundari (Bhavani), followed by Veda Gosha and Mangala Vaadya, was carried from the temple to Sri Chandramoulishwara Thotti, where Puja was performed to Lord Nataraja and Shivakamasundari Devi in the presence of the Jagadguru. The Utsava ended at around 8:00 AM, and the idols were brought back to the hill temple to the resonating chant of Sri Shivananda Lahari.

The previous evening, Andhakasura Vadha, marking the vanquishing of the demon Andhaka by the Lord, was celebrated in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam in the precincts of the Sri Math, near the Raja Gopuram.

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  • 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
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