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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Sri Sharadamba Swarna-Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava

January 19, 2017

Sri Sharadalaya Swarna Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava

As per the direction of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, the dedication of Swarna Shikhara above the sanctum sanctorum of the temple of Goddess Sri Sharadamba will culminate with a historic Kumbhabhisheka at Sringeri on Februrary 1, 2017.

In accordance with the traditions of the Sringeri Math, many Vedic rituals will be conducted in conjunction with the Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava from January 28, 2017 to February 13, 2017. These include the Laksha-Modaka Ganapati Homa, Ati-Rudra Mahayaga, Sahasra-chandi Mahayaga, and Koti-Kumkumarchana. Cultural programmes featuring eminent artistes will also be conducted every evening at the Math premises.

All devotees are cordially welcomed to participate in this historic function and be the recipients of the Grace of Goddess Sharadamba and the Ubhaya Jagadgurus.

Further details of various functions, rituals and programmes during the fortnight-long celebrations are given in the invitation brochure below.

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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
  • 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