The Shakti Ganapati Mahapradosha was celebrated this year by the Vidyarthis and Pandits of “Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham” on 19th November 2014 at the shrine of Sri Shakti Ganapati inside the Goddess Sharadamba temple. Vidyarthis of the Pathashala engaged in decorating beautifully the shrine of Shakti Ganapati on the previous night. On the auspicious day, Vidyarthis performed Shatarudra Abhisheka and Sahasra Atharvasheersha Abhishekha to Lord Shakti Ganapati from morning till noon. Sahasra Modaka Homa, Rudra Homa and Ashtadravya Homa were performed by the Veda and Shastra scholars of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. The Poornahuti of the Homas took place in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji. The Mahamangala Arati took place in the Jagadguru’s divine presence.

In the evening, Mahapradosha Pooja was offered to Sri Shakti Ganapati following which a procession carrying the Utsava Murti of Lord Shakti Ganapati took place along the main streets of Sringeri. The festival observed with great fervour ended with Mahamangala Arati and distribution of Prasada.