Year: 2017

Jagadgurus to undertake a short Yatra from Dec 12 to Dec 14, 2017 December 10, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam will undertake a short Yatra from December 12 to December 14, 2017. The Ubhaya Jagadgurus will start from Sringeri in the afternoon of December 12, grace Sringeri Shankara Math at Kotekar (Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district) and Balpa (Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district) on successive days and return to Sringeri from Balpa by the evening of December 14 2017. The nightly Sharada Chandramoulishwara Puja performed by the Jagadguru will take place in Sringeri on December 14 2017.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna December 1, 2017

With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna is being conducted in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. Click here for details: http://www.sringeri.net/ashtottara-yajna

Gita Jayanti Celebrations Sringeri November 29, 2017

Gita Jayanti was celebrated in a grand fashion in Sringeri on November 29, 2017. Hundreds of devotees took part on the occasion. In the forenoon, the entire Bhagavad Gita was chanted at a function arranged in Pravachana Mandiram (adjacent to the temples of Goddess Sharadamba and Adi Shankaracharya at Sringeri). Around 40 of these participants recited the entire Bhagavad Gita from memory. These participants were all selected from a list of successful candidates under the Gita Jnana Yajna scheme of the Sringeri Math. (As is known, the Gita Jnana Yajna scheme was launched during the 56th Vardhanti (in the year, 2006) of Sri Mahasannidhanam. Anyone reciting all the 700 verses of the Gita from memory is personally examined by the Jagadguru and is blessed. Successful candidates also receive a reward of Rs. 21,000. Till date, more than 2200 participants from various parts of the country have been successful, with the rewards exceeding Rs. 4 crore).

Mandalabhisheka to Sri Kalabhairava Sringeri November 28, 2017

Mandalabhisheka was performed by Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam to Lord Kalabhairava at Narasimha Vanam in Sringeri on November 28, 2017. The Puja and Mandalabhisheka took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam. The Ashtabandha Kumbhabhisheka had been performed by Sri Mahasannidhanam on On October 12, 2017

Subrahmanya Shasthi Sringeri November 24, 2017

Sri Subrahmanya Shashthi was celebrated at Sringeri on November 24, 2017. Pavamana

Abhisheka and Rudra Abhisheka were performed at the shrine of Sri Balasubrahmanya swamy located on the northern banks of the river Tunga.

Live Webcast (from Chennai) of Concluding day of Centenary Jayanti Mahotsav of Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji November 19, 2017

Click on the below link to view the Live webcast of the Concluding day of the Centenary Jayanthi Mahotsavam of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal (35th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham) from Chennai on Monday, 20th November, 2017 (from 4 p.m. onwards) http://www.liveibc.com/sringeri/

Live Webcast (from Chennai) of Centenary Jayanti Mahotsav of Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji November 18, 2017

Live Webcast (from Chennai) of Centenary Jayanti Mahotsav of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji on Sunday, 19th November, 2017 (from 4 p.m. onwards). Click on the link http://www.liveibc.com/sringeri/

Mahapradosha Celebrated Sringeri November 15, 2017

Pradosha Sangha of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala conducted the Shakti Ganapati Mahapradosha on November 15, 2017 at the shrine of Sri Shakti Ganapati inside the Goddess Sharadamba temple.

Live Webcast (from Chennai) of Centenary Jayanti Mahotsav of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji November 14, 2017

Click on the below link to view the Live webcast of the Inauguration function of the Centenary Jayanti Mahotsav of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji (35th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri) from Chennai on Wednesday, 15th November, 2017 (from 5 p.m. onwards) http://www.liveibc.com/sringeri/ The details of the 6-day (November 15-20, 2017) celebrations […]

Kartika Somavara Pujas Sringeri November 13, 2017

Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam performed Kartika Somavara Pujas on October 23, 30, November 6, and 13, 2017.

Laksha Deepotsava Sringeri November 11, 2017

Kartika Deepotsava, celebrated by lighting a hundred thousand lamps (Laksha Deepotsava) took place on the Poornima of Kartika month on November 4, 2017. The Laksha Deepotsava then began with Sri Sannidhanam lighting the first lamp.

Jayantis of Acharyas Sringeri November 3, 2017

The Jayantis of the 34th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati
Mahaswamiji was celebrated on October 15, 2017. The Jayanti of the 32nd Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Vriddha Nrisimha Bharati
Mahaswamiji was observed on November 3, 2017.

Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi Sringeri November 1, 2017

Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi was celebrated on November 1, 2017 with a special Puja to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha in Narasimhapura Agrahara in Sringeri.

Vidyashankara Aradhana & Rathotsava Sringeri October 29, 2017

The 684th Aradhana of the 10th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Vidyatirtha

Mahaswamiji was observed reverentially on October 27, 2017. The following day (October 28), Sri Vidyashankara Rathotsava carrying the Utsava Moorti of the deity took place.

Go Puja on Bali Padya Sringeri October 20, 2017

Bali Padya was celebrated on October 20, 2017. Go Pooja was performed by Jagadguru

Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam in the morning in Narasimha Vanam. Balindra Pooja was performed

in the evening at Goddess Sharada temple in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.

Shata Jayanti (Birth Centenary) Celebrations of 35th Jagadguru Sringeri October 20, 2017

The birth centenary of the 35th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji (1917-1989, Sannyasa in 1931, Peetharohanam in 1954) took place in Sringeri with great enthusiasm. A number of events took place on the occasion with the Blessings of the Sringeri Jagadgurus.

28th Anniversary of Pattabhisheka Day Sringeri October 16, 2017

The 28th anniversary of the Pattabhisheka day (marking the day of the ascendance to the
Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham at Sringeri) of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri
Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam was celebrated on Ashwayuja Krishna Panchami (October 10, 2017).

Atirudra Mahayaga Sringeri October 16, 2017

An Atirudra Mahayaga was performed at Sringeri from October 5, 2017 to October 16, 2017. On October 16, the Ubhaya Jagadgurus graced the Poornahuti of the Mahayaga.

Ashtabandha Kumbhabhisheka at Kalabhairava temple Sringeri October 12, 2017

On October 12, 2017, Ashtabandha Kumbhabhisheka of the Kalabhairava took place. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja and the Ashtabandha Kumbhabhisheka to Lord Kalabhairava. Sri Sannidhanam was also present on the occasion.

Birth Centenary Celebrations of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji October 8, 2017

Ashwayuja Krishna Chaturdashi (Naraka Chaturdashi – Deepavali) of the current Hemalamba Samvatsara i.e. October 18, 2017 marks the birth centenary of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji, the 35th Acharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham. The day will be marked by a special Puja performed by Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam at the Adhishthanam shrine of […]

Sharada Sharan Navaratri Celebrations Sringeri October 5, 2017

The Sharada Sharan Navaratri Celebrations at Sringeri commenced on the Mahalaya Amavasya day falling the September 20, 2016. Mahabhisheka was performed to Goddess Sharada in the presence of Sri Sannidhanam, Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati

Mahaswamiji, amidst chants of Saraswati Sukta, Devi Sukta, and Ratri Sukta from the Rig Veda and Saraswati Sukta, Medha Sukta, Sri Sukta and Durga Sukta from the Yajur Veda. After the Mahabhisheka, Goddess Sharadamba gave Darshan as Jagat Prasutika signifying her role as

the Divine Mother of the Universe. Mahamangalarati was performed in the presence of Sri Mahasannidhanam, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji.

63rd Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji Sringeri September 20, 2017

The 63rd Aradhana of the renowned Jivanmukta and the 34th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji, was reverentially observed on the Mahalaya Amavasya day which fell on the September 20, 2017 in this Hemalamba Samvatsara. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam offered special Aradhana Puja at the Adhishthanam of His Paramaguru. Sri Sannidhanam, Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji, was also present to offer homage to His Parameshthi Guru.

28th Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji Sringeri September 13, 2017

The 28th Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji, the 35th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham at Sringeri, was observed with fervent devotion at Sringeri for 3 days from September 11 to September 13 2017.

Mahaganapati Vakyartha Vidwat Sabha Sringeri September 7, 2017

The Sabha that began on such an auspicious note, took place for 14 days at the Adhishthanam Mandiram in Narasimha Vanam and ended on September 7, 2017.

Completion of Chaturmasya Sringeri September 6, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam completed their Chaturmasya Vrata and undertook Seemollanghanam in the afternoon of Bhadrapada Poornima (September 6, 2017)

Shravana Somavara Pujas Sringeri August 21, 2017

On the auspicious Somavaras of the Shravana Masa, special Pujas were performed by Sri Mahasannidhanam to Lord Chandramoulishwara. Sri Mahasannidhanam performed the Shravana Somavara Pujas on July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14 and August 21, 2017.

Krishna Janmashtami Sringeri August 14, 2017

Sri Mahasannidhanam performed special puja to Lord Sri Krishna on Janmashtami which fell on August 14, 2017.

Samskritotsava 2017 Sringeri August 9, 2017

The Sanskrit week celebrations organised every year by the Kendriya Samskrita Vidya Peetham, Rajiv Gandhi Campus (Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan) was inaugurated by the Ubhaya Jagadgurus on August 9, 2017.

Varamahalakshmi Vrata Sringeri August 4, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji observed Varamahalakshmi vrata and worshipped Goddess Varamahalakshmi with a detailed Puja in the evening of August 4, 2017

123rd Varshikotsava of Sringeri Pathashala Sringeri July 29, 2017

Shravana Shukla Shashthi which fell on July 29, 2017 marked the 123rd anniversary of the Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. The Pathashala’s students and teachers gathered at Guru Nivas at 9am. The Ubhaya Jagadgurus graced the event

25th Vardhanti Celebrations of Sri Sannidhanam Sringeri July 28, 2017

On July 28, 2017, the Vardhanti Day, a Guru Vandana Sabha started at 10am in Guru Nivas with Vedic chants. Phala-Samarpanam was performed to Sri Sannidhanam on behalf of the Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Mahapathashala and the Math staff.

Telugu Book Release and Upanyasas Sringeri July 25, 2017

On July 23, 2017, Sri Mahasannidhanam released a Telugu book “Maha Tapasvi” containing the biography of the 34th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji. The book has been translated from the original Kannada by Sri Vidwan Shalaaka Raghunatha Sharma. Sri Mahasannidhanam blessed the devotees with an Anugraha Bhashanam and commended Sri Vidwan Shalaaka Raghunatha Sharma for his efforts in bringing out the book. The Vidwan also delivered a series of Telugu Upanyasas on Bhagavatpada’s Soundarya Lahari from July 21 to July 25 near the Sharadamba temple.

3D Holographic presentation of 35th Jagadguru’s life and teachings Sringeri July 22, 2017

3D Holographic Video presentation on the Jagadguru was inaugurated on the morning of July 22, 2017 by Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, and Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam at Sacchidananda Vilas, Sringeri. The Ubhaya Jagadgurus were immensely pleased with the 3D Holographic presentation and showered their choicest blessings on Sri Vidyashankar Krishnan of MM Forgings Ltd, Chennai who brought out the said video presentation.

Ganga Puja during Dakshinayana Punyakala Sringeri July 16, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam observed the Dakshinayana Punyakala at Sringeri on July 16, 2017.

Vyasa Puja and Commencement of Chaturmasya Vrata Sringeri July 9, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham performed Vyasapuja and undertook Chaturmasya Sankalpa on July 9, 2017 along with His Uttaradhikari Shishya, Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, at Guru Nivas, Narasimha Vanam in Sringeri.

Parayanam of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Ashtottara Shatanamavali July 8, 2017

This year being the Centenary Jayanti Celebrations of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswami ji, a Jeevan Mukta who took Avatar in this country on Nov 13, 1917, it is our great fortune to pay gratitude to the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji by chanting the Ashtottara Shatanamavali along with Chaturmasya Gurusaparya Parayanam. Every follower of Sanatana Dharma may wholeheartedly perform this Parayana on the sacred period of Chaturmasya and obtain the blessings of the Gurus of glorious Sringeri Guruparampara.

Bhagavata Navaham & Prathama Ekadashi Sringeri July 4, 2017

A Navaaham of Srimad Bhagavatam was organised at Sringeri from June 26, 2017 to July 4, 2017 with the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam.

Tour Programme of Jagadgurus from June 10 to June 30, 2017 May 29, 2017

The tour programme of the Jagadgurus from June 10 to June 30, 2017 has been announced and is available for download. The Jagadgurus will continue Their Vijaya Yatra, grace many towns in Kerala and return to Sringeri by the end of June. The Jagadgurus will observe Chaturmasya (commencing July 9) at Sringeri. Click for tour programme

Tamil Panchangam for the year 2017-18 now available for download May 24, 2017

The annual Tamil “Vakya” Panchangam of the “Hemalamba” Samvatsara corresponding to 2017-18 is now available for download on the website at http://www.sringeri.net/gallery/downloadables/panchangam.

Tour Programme of Jagadgurus from May 2 to June 10, 2017 April 14, 2017

The tour programme of the Jagadgurus from May 2 to June 10, 2017 has been announced and is available for download. The Jagadgurus will continue Their Vijaya Yatra in Tamil Nadu after observing the Shankara Jayanti Celebrations at Coimbatore, and grace many districts including Tiruppur, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. Click for tour […]

Tour Programme of Jagadgurus from April 14 to May 2, 2017 March 25, 2017

The tour programme of the Jagadgurus from April 14, 2017 to May 2, 2017 has been announced and is available for download. The Ubhaya Jagadgurus will continue their Vijaya Yatra in Tamil Nadu and will observe the Shankara Jayanti Celebrations of the Hemalamba Samvatsara in the Sringeri Shankara Math, Coimbatore. Click here for tour programme

Jagadgurus undertake Vijaya Yatra March 11, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam have undertaken a Vijaya Yatra. The Jagadgurus will enter Tamil Nadu on March 14, 2017. The 67th Vardhanti of Jagadguru Mahasannidhanam will be celebrated at Sringeri Shankara Math, Bypass Road, Madurai. The Jagadgurus will celebrate Shankara Jayanti at […]

State-of-the-art Scanner at Advaita Research Centre Sringeri March 7, 2017

Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam inaugurated a state-of-the art scanner at the Sringeri Math’s Sri Shankara Advaita Research Centre in Narasimha Vanam on March 7, 2017.

Durgamba Rathotsava Sringeri March 7, 2017

The annual Durgamba Rathotsava took place in Sringeri on March 6, 2017 at the temple of Goddess Vanadurga. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam led the Rathotsava.

Jata Parayanam and Maharudra Sringeri March 5, 2017

Krishna Yajur Veda Jata Parayanam took place from February 15 to February 28 2017 at Sri Sacchidananda Vilas. Organised as part of the Shashtyabdapoorti of Vedabrahmasri Meenakshi Sundara Ghanapaathi, the Yajur Veda Adhyapaka of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala, the Parayanam began in the divine presence of Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam on February 15 with 10 Vedic scholars, led by Vedabrahmasri Gurunatha Ghanapaathi.

Sringeri Taluk Brahmana Sabha  Sringeri March 5, 2017

Sri Sannidhanam graced an event organised by the Sringeri Taluk Brahmana Sabha on March 5, 2017 at the Vidya Bharati Kalyana Mandapam of the Sabha. Poornahuti of the Navachandi Homa conducted on the occasion took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.

2017-18 Kannada Panchangam uploaded to website March 3, 2017

The panchangam published by Sri Math for the year 2017-2018 (Hemalamba Samvatsara) in Kannada, has been uploaded. Those interested may download a copy at the “Panchangam” page. The Tamil panchangam will be uploaded soon.

Kumbhabhishekas in Shimoga District Shivamogga March 3, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam started from Sringeri on a 3-day camp on the afternoon of February 28, 2017.

Mahashivaratri 2017 Sringeri February 28, 2017

Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam on February 24, 2017.

Sri Sannidhanam performs Kumbhabhishekas near Sringeri Sringeri February 23, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam graced Kote, Asanabalu village in Sringeri Taluk on February 19, 2017 and performed the Brahma-Kumbhabhisheka of the Someshwara temple.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna – Tamil Nadu February 23, 2017

With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna commenced throughout Tamilnadu on January 11, 2017. Thanks to the effort of all the coordinators, hundreds of centres with groups of devotees across Tamil Nadu have sprung up. […]

Jagadgurus to undertake a short Yatra from Feb 28 to Mar 3 2017 February 23, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam will undertake a short Yatra from February 28 2017. The Ubhaya Jagadgurus will start from Sringeri in the afternoon of February 28, grace Tirthahalli, Hosoodi (near Shimoga), and Tarikere on successive days and return to Sringeri from Tarikere by the evening […]

Vaikuntha Narayana Yantra Prathishta Sringeri February 17, 2017

On February 17, 2017, Prathishta of Vaikuntha Narayana Yantra took place in Sringeri. Prathishtaanga Homas were conducted in the Jagadguru Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala.

Statue of 34th Jagadguru inaugurated Sringeri February 15, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam graced the “Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharati Memorial college” on February 15, 2017, to inaugurate a Vigraha of His Parameshti Guru, Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji (after whom the college has been named).

Sri Sringeri Sharadamba Swarna Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka February 1, 2017

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri performed the Swarna Gopura Kumbhabhisheka at Goddess Sharadamba temple in Sringeri on February 1, 2017 – the auspicious Lalita Panchami day.

Sri Sharadamba Swarna-Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava January 19, 2017

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.

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

Year: 2017