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

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Lalita Panchami, Ratha Saptami and Sharadamba Maharathotsava

February 10, 2012

Lalita Panchami was celebrated on 28th January. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji offered special worship to Goddess Sharada on the occasion. Ratha Saptami was observed on 30th January. The Jagadguru performed a Puja to Lord Suryanarayana at Elmagge. Sharadamba Maharathotsava took place on 10th February 2012. The Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharada was taken along the main streets of Sringeri. The Jagadguru led the procession amidst chants of the Vedas and bhajans. As part of the Celebrations, a Shatachandi Yaga was conducted in the premises of the Peetham. The Jagadguru performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharada the previous day. Teppotsava took place the following day evening.

To that which is born, death is indeed certain; and to that which is dead, birth is certain. Therefore, knowing this, you ought not to grieve over (this) inevitable. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays and life ebbs away. But the current of desire never leaves. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Once you begin to feel the presence of God, a joy unknown to you ever before will begin to be felt. The thought of his ever- living presence with you will be a great solace to you. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
Tendencies develop, regardless of the characteristic of the action performed. Hence, he who wishes to lead a proper life will do well to avoid evil deeds and to repeatedly perform virtuous deeds. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
To err is human. Accepting one’s error and correcting oneself is a mark of nobility. Humility is the primary path to achieving nobility. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names