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



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Mahapradosha


 


Poornahuti of Sahasra Modaka Homa in the divine presence of Jagadguru Mahaswamiji on the occasion of Mahapradosha

The Shakti Ganapati Mahapradosha was celebrated this year by the Vidyarthis and Pandits of “Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham” on 19th November 2014 at the shrine of Sri Shakti Ganapati inside the Goddess Sharadamba temple. Vidyarthis of the Pathashala engaged in decorating beautifully the shrine of Shakti Ganapati on the previous night. On the auspicious day, Vidyarthis performed Shatarudra Abhisheka and Sahasra Atharvasheersha Abhishekha to Lord Shakti Ganapati from morning till noon. Sahasra Modaka Homa, Rudra Homa and Ashtadravya Homa were performed by the Veda and Shastra scholars of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. The Poornahuti of the Homas took place in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji. The Mahamangala Arati took place in the Jagadguru’s divine presence.


Jagadguru Mahaswamiji having Darshan of Sri Shakti Ganapati on the day of Mahapradosha

In the evening, Mahapradosha Pooja was offered to Sri Shakti Ganapati following which a procession carrying the Utsava Murti of Lord Shakti Ganapati took place along the main streets of Sringeri. The festival observed with great fervour ended with Mahamangala Arati and distribution of Prasada.


Sringeri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala teachers and students offering Samashti Kanike on the occasion of Mahapradosha

 
  • 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
  • If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names