It is well known that Jagadguru Sri Shankara Bhagavatpadacharya, the incarnation of Lord Paramashiva, took birth at Kalady in Kerala twelve centuries ago, rejuvenated Sanatana Dharma, propagated the Upanishadic philosophy of Advaita by touring across Bharatavarsha and established four Amnaya Peethams in the four directions of the country for the sustained propagation of Dharma. The foremost among the four Peethams, the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham established at Sringeri on the banks of the Tungabhadra has been adorned by an unbroken succession of illustrious Jagadgurus commencing from Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada’s prime disciple, Sri Sureshwaracharya.
Goddess Sri Sharadamba, the divinity of knowledge, shines in full splendour here as the presiding deity, showering Her all-bestowing grace on devotees. Amongst the festivals celebrated at Sringeri, the Sharannavaratri Mahotsava of Goddess Sharadamba is the most important and grandest. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji will be celebrating the Mahotsava of this Parabhava Samvatsara from Ashwayuja Shukla Pratipat 11.10.2026 to Ekadashi 22.10.2026 at Sringeri.
Astikas have the blessed opportunity to participate in various Sevas during Navaratri through the official Seva portal: seva.sringeri.net
Devotees across the globe can join in spirit by watching the HD live telecast of every sacred and grand celebration on the official YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@sharadapeetham) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sringerimath) channels of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri.