The 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peethadheeshwara, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, was reverentially observed at Sringeri on March 24, 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Shashthi).

On this sacred occasion, a large number of devotees gathered at Sringeri to offer their pranams and seek the divine blessings of the Jagadgurus.

Vedic Rituals and Yajnas

As part of the Vardhanti Mahotsava, several sacred Vedic rituals and yajnas were conducted. The celebrations commenced with the Sahasra Modaka Ganapati Homa along with the Mahasankalpa for Atirudra Purashcharana near the Sri Vidyashankara Temple. Simultaneously, the Mahasankalpa for Sahasrachandika Mahayaga was undertaken at the Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Sabha Bhavana. 

The Rik Samhita Yaga Sankalpa was performed at Narasimha Vana, marking the beginning of important Vedic yajnas as part of the Mahotsava.

Special Pujas and Aradhana

During the Mahotsava, Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji was observed with special puja performed by Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.

Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam also performed a special puja to Lord Sri Malahanikareshwara at Ishwaragiri and later offered special worship to Goddess Sri Sharadamba on the Vardhanti day. 

Vardhanti Day Observances

On the Vardhanti day, Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam blessed devotees with Ahnika Darshanam at Guru Nivas in the early morning hours.

This was followed by the Poornahuti of Sahasrachandika Mahayaga. In the evening, devotees participated in Samoohika Vandanam offered to Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.

Releases:

Sri Sannidhanam released the following publications and initiatives during the occasion:

• Sacred Krishna Yajur Veda Manuscript – Authored by Sharada Swarooparaada Jagadguru Sri Sri Mahasannidhanam
• Punya Kshetra Sringeri (Revised Edition)
• Prashnottara Ratnamalika – Kannada
• Vandana Avadhanamu (Jagaddeshika Shataka) – Telugu
• Vande Lokagurum – Malayalam
• Atmoddhara – English
• Srimad Ramayana Katha Krama – A Timeline Card Game

In addition to the above publications, the following digital and outreach initiatives were also released/launched:

• Purana Sharada Website
• Sringeri.net Mobile App
• Sringeri Panchanga App
• Sandhyakala App
• Voice of Jagadguru Mobile App
• Voice of Jagadguru Panchanga App
• E-book Release – Anugraha Bhashanam
• Voice of Jagadguru – Marathi Version (PDF Edition)

Further, as part of the occasion:

• Scholarships were given for meritorious students (90% and above) of Jayabharati School
• Twenty Five Autos - Certificates were distributed
  

Thereafter, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam blessed the assembled devotees with His Anugraha Bhashanam. 

Poornahuti of Yajnas

As part of the Mahotsava, the Poornahuti of Sahasra Narikela Ganapati Homa was performed at the Jagadguru Sri Nrisimha Bharati Yaga Mandapa.

Subsequently, the Rik Samhita Yaga Poornahuti was conducted at Narasimha Vana, followed by the Poornahuti of Atirudra Mahayaga near the Sri Vidyashankara Temple, marking the ceremonial conclusion of the major yajnas. 

The Vardhanti Mahotsava was conducted with great devotion and spiritual grandeur, reflecting the deep Guru Bhakti of the devotees. The occasion served as a reminder of the importance of devotion to the Guru, which, as stated in the Shastras, leads to ultimate welfare (Shreyas) through the grace of the Guru. 

➡️ For videos of the 76th Vardhanti of Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam:, kindly click on the links below.

76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Mahasankalpa of Atirudra Purashcharana - Ugadi Vishesha Alaya Darshana

76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Mahasankalpa for Sahasrachandika Mahayaga for Loka Kalyana

76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Rik Samhita Yaga Sankalpa | Narasimha Vana - Sringeri

Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri

Ahnika Darshana - 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Vishesha Puja to Jaganmata Sri Sharadamba by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji

Guru Vandana Sabha and Anugraha Bhashanam - 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru

Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja for Loka Kalyana | Guru Nivasa Narasimha Vana Sringeri

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In the run-up to the auspicious occasion of the 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam, various groups of aastikas have been performing Dharmic Anushthanas at Sringeri for Loka Kalyana. On 20th March, Aastikas of the Karada Brahmana Samaja assembled from different parts of Karnataka. The men undertook Gayatri Anushtana, collectively exceeding one lakh repetitions, while the women performed the sacred Saptashloki Parayana at Guru Nivasa.

On the occasion of the forthcoming 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava of Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam, groups of Aastikas have been undertaking various Dharmic Anushthanas at Sringeri for Loka Kalyana. On 22nd March, over 100 Aastikas from different parts of Vijayapura district assembled at Guru Nivasa and performed Gayatri Anushthana, collectively completing over one lakh japa. The assembled Aastikas were blessed by Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji.

Poornahuti of the Sahasra Narikela Ganapati Homa, conducted for Loka Kalyana as part of the 76th Vardhanti Mahotsava of Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peethadhishwara Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, was performed earlier today in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam. Sri Bandi Sanjay Kumar ji, Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India and National General Secretary, BJP, was present on this sacred occasion.

76th Vardhanti Mahotsava - Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami by Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peethadhishwara Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji at Ishwara Giri, Sringeri.

76th Vardhanti Mahotsava: Astikas from all parts of the globe congregated in large numbers at Narasimha Vana, Sringeri, to receive the rare and blessed Ahnika Darshana of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peethadheeshwara Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, and thereafter had the sacred Darshana of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sannidhanam.

Glimpse: Ubhaya Jagadgurus offering worship at the Adhisthana Mandiras on the sacred Vardhanti Dinam.

In times marked by unrest, conflict, and deep uncertainty, our tradition turns us inward - to the unfailing refuge of the Divine Mother - Daily Chanting of Durga Saptashloki Ordained by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Recognising the challenges faced today globally—by society, the nations, and individuals—Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya directs all Astikas to chant the Durga Saptashloki daily for a minimum of 3 times. This sacred essence of the Durga Saptashati is a powerful prayer for protection, the dispelling of adversities, and inner steadiness.