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



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Sri Anjaneya and Sri Garuda


Sri Anjaneya Sri Garuda

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शिरसा नमामि ॥

नमः पन्नगनद्धाय वैकुण्ठवशवर्तिने ।
श्रुतिसिन्धुसुधोत्पाद मन्दरायगरुत्मते ॥

Outside the Shrine of Sri Janardana Temple, attached to the navaranga are the shrines of Sri Hanuman and Sri Garuda. Garuda, the vahana or vehicle of Lord Narayana stands to the north of the shrine with His hands folded in earnest devotion to the Lord. Unlike most shrines of Lord Vishnu, Garuda faces east, rather than the Lord, which is unique to this temple.

Anjaneya, the mighty valorous monkey God, stands to the south of the shrine of Sri Janardana swami. From the Ramayana we learn that Hanuman – asAdhakassAdhakasswamin – could make the impossible possible.

Garuda, the king of birds is also called arishtanemi, meaning the one whose path is unobstructed. He is known for His farsightedness. Being endowed with divine powers, he is capable of flying long distances. Garuda is symbolic of Vedas. He has a great capacity for self-rejuvenation.

Both stand for their buddhi, shraddhA, bhakti and kainkaryam – sharp intellect, faith, devotion and service they render to the masters.  Garuda and Hanuman are the strongest of the strong powers in the universe. Both idols are huge and made of monolithic granite.

Darshan Timings

Morning – 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening – 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Seva

Sri Anjaneya

  • Pavamana Abhishekham
  • Vade Sara (Vada Maalaa)
  • Ela Pooja
  • Archana – Ashtothra and Sahasranama

For further details see Seva Page

Sri Garuda

  • Panchamritha Abhishekha
  • Ashtothara

For further details see Seva Page

 
  • 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