Sri Sharadamba - The divinity of Knowledge
Welcome to the website of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. The Peetham is the first and foremost of the four Peethams established by the renowned 8th century philosopher saint Sri Adi Shankara, the principal exponent of Advaita (non-dualism). The Divinity of Knowledge, Goddess Sharada, installed at Sringeri by Sri Adi Shankara, graces the Peetham as the presiding deity. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the 36th in the illustrious and unbroken lineage of Acharyas presently adorns the throne of transcendental wisdom - the Vyakhyana Simhasana, the title associated with the Pontifical Seat of the Peetham. The Jagadguru upholds the activities of the Peetham towards the propagation and sustenance of Sanatana Dharma while pervading the lives of many thousands of disciples as their spiritual guide.
Location
Located amongst the lush green mountain ranges of the Sahyadri, Sringeri is located in the modern day district of Chickmagalur in the state of Karnataka in India.
Sringeri is located at 13.42°N 75.25°E. Click to view Sringeri on a map.
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New to Sringeri Sharada Peetham? Click here to know more »Jagadguru to undertake Vijaya Yatra
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji will undertake a Vijaya Yatra beginning in the last week of February 2012. The Jagadguru will observe Mahashivaratri at Sringeri and then embark on the Vijaya Yatra on February 26 2012. The Jagadguru will stay in Bangalore for more than a week and then grace Tamil Nadu. The 62nd Vardhanti of the Jagadguru will be celebrated at Coimbatore.
For detailed programme of the Yatra, please click here…
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Sri Sharadamba Maharathotsava
The annual Sharadamba Maharathotsava will be celebrated on 10th February 2012. Schedule of events is as follows.
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Sanskrit Teachers Meet at Sringeri
n 25th December 2011, a meeting of Sanskrit teachers was organized by the Peetham’s Surasaraswati Sabha. About 150 Sanskrit teachers from Karnataka gathered at Sringeri.
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Ardrotsava at Sringeri
Ardrotsava took place on January 8 2012 with the Mahamangalarati to Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani being performed early morning in the Jagadguru’s divine presence.
Read More ...Jagadguru’s short camps in Karnataka
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji will have short camps inside Karnataka on five different dates.
Read More ...Sringeri Math publications at New Delhi Sanskrit book fair
The Publication department of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham has got a stall in the World Sanskrit book fair at New Delhi. Interested devotees in and around New Delhi and the devotees who visit the conference can avail this oppurtunity to buy the books and DVDs published by the Peetham.
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Ayuta Chandi Mahayaga
The Durga Saptashati is comprised of three Charitras, namely Prathama, Madhyama and Uttama in thirteen chapters. The Prathama Charitra describes the glories of the Divine mother as revealed by a Rishi
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A Devotee’s Offering
Sri Mahasannidhanam Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji, the 35th Jagadguru Shankaracharya in the unbroken lineage of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, had an innate ability to explain even complex topics lucidly through apt parables from the like the Puranas, Itihasas and other scriptures. On the eve of the Aradhana of Sri Mahasannidhanam, published below is a small yet profound parable elucidated by the Mahaswamiji expounding an aspect devotion of a devotee towards the Omniscient Lord.
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Sri Adi Shankaracharya & the connection between Sringeri, Travancore and Kalady
It was at Kalady that the birth of Sri Shankaracharya took place. It was the great Acharya who arrested and paved the path for the resurgence of the country’s Dharma and restored it to its resplendent glory.
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Kalady’s Rediscoverer & Rediscovery - Part 4
Sri Moolam Tirunal handed over the deed to the officials from Sringeri as an offering to the Mahaswamiji. The Maharaja also sanctioned a sum of Rupees ten-thousand for clearing the land and building a shrine there.
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Kalady’s Rediscoverer & Rediscovery - Part 3
Conferring with the sacred intention of the Guru and without wasting any time, Seshadri Iyer proceeded to the Malabar region. The Madhaviya Shankara Digvijaya – the traditional account of the great saint philosopher clearly pointed about His birthplace as Kalady.
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Sri Sharada Pancharatna Stuti
Sri Sharada Pancharatna Stuti is a beautiful hymn comprising of five stanzas composed by the 36th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji in praise of Goddess Sharadamba at Sringeri. Published here is the hymn along with a free English translation and a melodious rendering by the Hyderabad Brothers.
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Sharada Suvarna-Ratha Samarpana Padyavali
Following is the stotra composed by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji on the occasion of the dedication of Golden Chariot to Goddess Sharadamba in 2001.
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Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswami-Ashtottara Shatanamavali
On the occasion of the Jayanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji, published here is the Ashtottara Shatanamavali of the Jagadguru in Devanagari. Readers can take advantage of the built in automatic ‘Transliteration’ system and view it in most Indian vernacular scripts.
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Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswami-Ashtottara Shatanamavali
On the occasion of the Aradhana of Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji published here is the Ashtottara Shatanamavali of the 35th Jagadguru Shankaracharya in Devanagari along with meanings in English the PDF format.
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Shiva Bhujangam
Sri Shivabhujangam is a beautiful stotra composed by Sri AdiShankaracharya in the Bhujanga metre in praise of Lord Shiva. The stotra extolls the greatness of Lord Shiva and his leelas. Published here is the complete stotra in Sanskrit. Devotees can take advantage of the built-in transliteration system and also view it in other Indian scripts like Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Gujarati etc.
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Publications
Sri Durgasaptashati
The text Sri Durga Saptashati which is a part of Markendeya Purana, contains 700 verses arranged into 13 Chapters. This book is published by us using bold fonts.
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Brahmasutra Shaankara Bhashyam - Vol.2
Brahmasutra consists of 4 Adhyayas and each Adhyaaya is sub-divided into four Paadas. Altogether there is a total of 16 paadas and each paada is again divided into Adhikaranas. There are totally 191 adhikaranams. This second volume of `Brahmasutra Shaankara Bhashyam’ which is translated in Tamil by Sri Jnanananda Bharati Swamiji contains Three Chapters. The first Chapter contains two Padas of second Adhyaya ( 26 Adhikaranas), the second Chapter contains all four Padas of third Adhyaya (total 67 Adhikaranas) and the third Chapter contains four Padas of fourth Adhyaya (38 Adhikaranas).
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Guru Suvarnamala
The audio CD “Guru Suvarnamala” containing hymns on Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji composed by His disciple, Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji was released by Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji during Kalady centenary celebrations. The hymns have been sung melodiously by the Sringeri Sisters.
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Sandhya Vandanam
This VCD contains performing of Sandhya Vandanam in Telugu Paddati and Samidhadanam
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Sahasranamam
Sahasranamam - This audio CD contains Sri Lalita Sahasranam and Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam chanted by the Sringeri Scholars Sri Krishna Bhat C.S., Shivakumar T.V. and Shaktidhar Sharma. This CD is available at various book stalls of Sringeri Math.
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Lalita-homam on Lalita-Panchami at Mumbai Sringeri Shankara math
Lalitha Homam was performed for the first time at Sri Sringeri Math, Chembur, Mumbai on Lalitha Panchami day, on Saturday, the January 28, 2012. Large number of devotees attended the Homam and received blessings of Goddess Lalita.
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Annadanam seva at Suraikayur by Sringeri Math, Pune
Suraikayur is a small village near Ayyampet raliway station in Thanjavur District. During the Tamil month of Aavani (Shravana) in solar calendar, for 3 days, Surya Pooja is done; the Sun’s rays fall on the lingam during all these days. With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, Pune branch of Sringeri Math, offered annadanam on all the three days of Surya pooja to all the devotees at Suraikayur.
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Annadanam seva at Rappatteeshwaram by Pune Sringeri Math
In Thanjavur district, there are many temples even prior to the Ramayana era. These temples are very significant spiritually. With the blessings of Jagadguru, the Pune branch of Sringeri Shankara Math is engaged in Annadanam seva at these locations.
Read More ...Makara Sankranti celebrations at Mumbai Sringeri Shankara Math
On Sunday, the 15th January 2012, Makara Sankranti was celebrated at Sri Sringeri Math, Chembur, Mumbai by performing special Surya Namaskaram.
Read More ...Annadanam Seva at Thirupoonthuruthi and Thiruchotruthurai by Pune branch
Sringeri Math, Pune branch have been conducting annadanam seva in Thanjavur district at many temples located in villages. The occasions are either “balaalayam” prior to starting of renovation of the temple or at the time of consecration.
So far, this seva has been done in about 15 temples during the past couple of years.
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Updates
Ratha Saptami wallpapers
On the occassion of the forthcoming Ratha Saptami falling on the 30th January 2012, below are desktop wallpapers of Lord Suryanarayana Swami for your desktops.
Read More ...Lord Kalabhairava Wallpapers
On the occassion of the forthcoming Kalabhairava Ashtami falling on the 18th of December 2011, below are desktop wallpapers of Lord Kalabhairava to decorate your desktops.
Read More ...2012 - Events at Sringeri - A ready reckoner
Special events at Sringeri for the year 2012
Read More ...Subrahmanya Shashti Wallpapers
On the occassion of Sri Subrahmanya Shashti which falls on the 30th of November 2011, wallpapers of Sri Subrahmanya Swamy are being published to decorate your desktops.
Read More ...Updated Seva List
The list of various Sevas and Pujas performed in the Sri Math has been updated. Devotees can get the updated document of Sevas at the Seva page at http://www.sringeri.net/sevas
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