Tour Programme of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam - March - April 2026
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March 30, 2026
76th Vardhanti of Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam
The 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peethadheeshwara, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, was reverentially observed at Sringeri on March 24, 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Shashthi).
On this sacred occasion, a large number of devotees gathered at Sringeri to offer their pranams and seek the divine blessings of the Jagadgurus.
As part of the Vardhanti Mahotsava, several sacred Vedic rituals and yajnas were conducted. The celebrations commenced with the Sahasra Modaka Ganapati Homa along with the Mahasankalpa for Atirudra Purashcharana near the Sri Vidyashankara Temple. Simultaneously, the Mahasankalpa for Sahasrachandika Mahayaga was undertaken at the Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Sabha Bhavana.
The Rik Samhita Yaga Sankalpa was performed at Narasimha Vana, marking the beginning of important Vedic yajnas as part of the Mahotsava.
During the Mahotsava, Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji was observed with special puja performed by Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.
Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam also performed a special puja to Lord Sri Malahanikareshwara at Ishwaragiri and later offered special worship to Goddess Sri Sharadamba on the Vardhanti day.
On the Vardhanti day, Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam blessed devotees with Ahnika Darshanam at Guru Nivas in the early morning hours.
This was followed by the Poornahuti of Sahasrachandika Mahayaga. In the evening, devotees participated in Samoohika Vandanam offered to Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.
Sri Sannidhanam released the following publications and initiatives during the occasion:
In addition to the above publications, the following digital and outreach initiatives were also released/launched:
Further, as part of the occasion:
Thereafter, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam blessed the assembled devotees with His Anugraha Bhashanam.
As part of the Mahotsava, the Poornahuti of Sahasra Narikela Ganapati Homa was performed at the Jagadguru Sri Nrisimha Bharati Yaga Mandapa.
Subsequently, the Rik Samhita Yaga Poornahuti was conducted at Narasimha Vana, followed by the Poornahuti of Atirudra Mahayaga near the Sri Vidyashankara Temple, marking the ceremonial conclusion of the major yajnas.
The Vardhanti Mahotsava was conducted with great devotion and spiritual grandeur, reflecting the deep Guru Bhakti of the devotees. The occasion served as a reminder of the importance of devotion to the Guru, which, as stated in the Shastras, leads to ultimate welfare (Shreyas) through the grace of the Guru.
➡️ For videos of the 76th Vardhanti of Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam:, kindly click on the links below.
76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Mahasankalpa of Atirudra Purashcharana - Ugadi Vishesha Alaya Darshana
76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Mahasankalpa for Sahasrachandika Mahayaga for Loka Kalyana
76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Rik Samhita Yaga Sankalpa | Narasimha Vana - Sringeri
Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri
Ahnika Darshana - 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Vishesha Puja to Jaganmata Sri Sharadamba by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji
Guru Vandana Sabha and Anugraha Bhashanam - 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru
Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja for Loka Kalyana | Guru Nivasa Narasimha Vana Sringeri
March 30, 2026
March 27, 2026
Sri Rama Navami
On March 27, 2026, Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Rama Navami Puja. After the Mahamangalarati, Sri Mahasannidhanam recited the Rama Janana Sarga from the Bala Kaanda of Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam. Earlier in the day, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam performed a special Puja at Sri Kodanda Rama Swami temple inside the Math premises.
The following day, the Valmiki Ramayana Parayana that had commenced on the Yugadi day (Chaitra Shukla Pratipat) was completed with the recitation of Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Sarga by Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
Sri Rama Navami | Sringeri Sri Kodhandarama Swami Temple | Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sannidhanam
Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja & Sri Chakra Puja for Loka Kalyana | Guru Nivasa Narasimha Vana Sringeri
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March 27, 2026
March 20, 2026
Jayanti and Aradhana of the 33rd Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji
The Jayanti and Aradhana of the 33rd Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji, was observed at Sringeri on March 14 and March 20, 2026.
On the 168th Jayanti day (Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi), a special Jayanti Sabha was organised in front of the Adhishthanam shrine of the Acharya by Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala, with scholars and students speaking in Sanskrit and Kannada recounting the life and times of the revered Acharya.
Thereafter, Shatarudrabhisheka took place at the Adhishthanam shrine. The Mahamangalarati took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.
Subsequently, a special puja to the Padukas of the 33rd Acharya was performed, and Mangalarati was performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam at Sri Vidyaranya Veda Mahasabha, Tirupati.
In the evening, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam delivered an Anugraha Bhashanam, blessing all the assembled devotees and recounting the Jeevana Charitra of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji during the Jayanti Sabha at Tirupati.
At Sringeri, later that night, Sri Mahasannidhanam offered a special puja along with Rudra Krama Parayana at the Adhishthanam of His Parameshthi Guru.
On March 20, (Chaitra Shukla Dviteeya), commemorating the 114rd Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji, a special Aradhana Puja was performed by Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam. At night, Sri Mahasannidhanam offered a special worship with Rudra Kramarchana at the Adhishtanam of His Parameshthi Guru. Sri Sannidhanam also had Darshan and was present till the Mahamangalarati. Ashtavadhana Seva took place, following which Stotras composed by Sri Mahasannidhanam on the great Acharya were chanted.
➡️ For videos of the Jayanti and Aradhana of the 33rd Acharya, kindly click on the links below.
168th Jayanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji - Tirupati
168th Jayanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji - Tirupati
168th Jayanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji - Sringeri
168th Jayanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji - Sringeri
Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji
Rudra Krama Archana - Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji Aradhana
March 20, 2026
February 27, 2026
Sri Durgamba Rathotsava
The annual Durgamba Rathotsava, took place at Sringeri on February 26, 2026 at the temple of Goddess Durgamba. Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam led the Rathotsava. The event was witnessed by many devotees who had gathered at the temple for the event. Earlier, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed an elaborate Puja at noon amidst chanting of Veda Mantras by the Pandits of Sringeri Math. During the Arati time, Sri Sannidhanam also had Darshan. On February 27, Poornahuti of the Shata Chandi Yaga performed on the occasion, took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
➡️ For videos of the Sri Durgamba Rathotsava celebrations, kindly click on the links below.
Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Shatachandi Yaga Sankalpa | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Sringeri Durga Devasthana - Sri Vana Durgaparameshwari | Shankaracharya
Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Evening - Sringeri Durga Devasthana - Sri Vana Durgaparameshwari
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February 27, 2026
February 18, 2026
Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam on February 15, 2026. During the day, Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the ancient temple of Sri Malahanikareshwara at Ishwaragiri. Sri Mahasannidhanam first worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. Thereafter Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani. Later, Sri Sannidhanam worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. After that, Sri Sannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani.
Earlier in the morning, Shatarudra Abhisheka was performed at the temple of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the Avatara of Sri Parameshwara.
In the evening from 7:30 PM, Sri Mahasannidhanam performed the elaborate first Yaama Puja of the Chaturyaama Mahashivaratri Puja to Lord Chandramoulishwara in Gurunivas. Sri Sannidhanam then performed the Chandramoulishwara Puja during the subsequent Yaamas. The Chaturyaama Pujas concluded on the next day (February 16) by 6:00 AM.
This year, Dolotsava of the Utsava Murti of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami was conducted at Pravachana Mandira on February 13, 14 and 16 in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
On February 17, the Sringeri Jagadgurus witnessed Mahamangalarati at Sri Malahanikareshwara temple after Laksha Mallikarchana had been performed. Sri Malahanikareshwara Rathotsava then took place with Sri Sannidhanam leading the procession.
As part of the elaborate Rathotsava festivities that began on Magha Krishna Dashami (February 12), Parayana of the Vedas, Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavata and Ganesha Purana as well as Mantra Japa took place.
On February 18, in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam, the Poornahuti of the Maharudra Yaga, which commenced on February 14, took place in the morning while in the evening, Sandhana Utsava (conducted in the temple of Goddess Sharadamba) and Teppotsava took place.
➡️ You may watch all the videos of the Mahashivaratri celebrations by clicking on the links below.
Feb 13 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Feb 14 - Pradosha Puja - Beedi Utsava - Dolotsava | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sringeri Jagadguru
Feb 15 - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Sannidhi Ishwaragiri
Feb 15 (Part 1) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Feb 15 (Part 2) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Feb 16 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Feb 17 - Laksha Mallikarchana to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami & Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru
Feb 17 - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Feb 18 - Prabodhotsava, Sandhanotsava & Teppotsava - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami -Sringeri Jagadguru
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Auspicious Moments: Chaturyama Puja on Mahashivaratri at Guru Nivasa
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Sacred resonance of Vedic chanting - Dolotsava Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya | Mahashivratri
Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam
Mahashivaratri - Sri Sthambha Ganapati - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | Sringeri Jagadguru
Mahashivaratri - Chaturyama Puja - Guru Nivasa | Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Sacred Vedic Chants | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava | Sringeri Shankaracharya
Blessed Darshan | Ubhaya Jagadgurus at Ishwara Giri | Sringeri Shankaracharya | Ancient Shiva Temple
February 18, 2026