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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Mahashivaratri celebrations at Sringeri

 

February 21, 2012

Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji on the 20th and 21st of February 2012. In the afternoon, the Jagadguru arrived at the ancient shrine of Sri Malahanikareshwara at around 11:30 AM and commenced special puja to Sri Malahanikareshwara at around 12:30 PM after worshipping Stambha Ganapati at the Temple. Lord Malahanikareshwara was worshipped with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka, Rudrabhisheka and Deeparadhana accompanied by the sonorous chanting of Vedic mantras by the Pundits of the Math and students of Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. The special puja concluded with Puja and Maha-mangalarati to Goddess Bhavani at around 3:00 PM.

In the evening the Jagadguru commenced special worship of Lord Chandramouleeshwara at around 7:30 PM. The Jagadguru performed puja to Lord Chandramouleeshwara during the four yamas till 7:00 AM next day.

At approximately 10:30 on the 21st of February 2012, Malahanikareshwara Rathotsava was conducted in the benign presence of the Jagadguru.

Below are exclusive photographs taken during the event.

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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
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  • 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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