The annual Durgamba Rathotsava, took place at Sringeri on February 26, 2026 at the temple of Goddess Durgamba. Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam led the Rathotsava. The event was witnessed by many devotees who had gathered at the temple for the event. Earlier, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed an elaborate Puja at noon amidst chanting of Veda Mantras by the Pandits of Sringeri Math. During the Arati time, Sri Sannidhanam also had Darshan. On February 27, Poornahuti of the Shata Chandi Yaga performed on the occasion, took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.

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Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Shatachandi Yaga Sankalpa | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Sringeri Durga Devasthana - Sri Vana Durgaparameshwari | Shankaracharya

Sri Durgamba Rathotsava - Evening - Sringeri Durga Devasthana - Sri Vana Durgaparameshwari

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A divine, festive glimpse of the Pallakki Utsava and Dharmic activities held for Loka Kalyana on the eve of Sri Durgamba Rathotsava at Sringeri.

As per age-old tradition, the Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya proceeds on foot to the Haravari Sri Mallikarjuna–Sri Durgamba Sannidhi, walking through the paddy fields, offering worship at the ancient shrines along the way, and blessing the villagers en route, to preside over the annual Sri Durgamba Rathotsava.

Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam on February 15, 2026. During the day, Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the ancient temple of Sri Malahanikareshwara at Ishwaragiri. Sri Mahasannidhanam first worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. Thereafter Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani. Later, Sri Sannidhanam worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. After that, Sri Sannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani.

Earlier in the morning, Shatarudra Abhisheka was performed at the temple of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the Avatara of Sri Parameshwara.

In the evening from 7:30 PM, Sri Mahasannidhanam performed the elaborate first Yaama Puja of the Chaturyaama Mahashivaratri Puja to Lord Chandramoulishwara in Gurunivas. Sri Sannidhanam then performed the Chandramoulishwara Puja during the subsequent Yaamas. The Chaturyaama Pujas concluded on the next day (February 16) by 6:00 AM.

This year, Dolotsava of the Utsava Murti of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami was conducted at Pravachana Mandira on February 13, 14 and 16 in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.

On February 17, the Sringeri Jagadgurus witnessed Mahamangalarati at Sri Malahanikareshwara temple after Laksha Mallikarchana had been performed. Sri Malahanikareshwara Rathotsava then took place with Sri Sannidhanam leading the procession.

As part of the elaborate Rathotsava festivities that began on Magha Krishna Dashami (February 12), Parayana of the Vedas, Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavata and Ganesha Purana as well as Mantra Japa took place. 

On February 18, in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam, the Poornahuti of the Maharudra Yaga, which commenced on February 14, took place in the morning while in the evening, Sandhana Utsava (conducted in the temple of Goddess Sharadamba) and Teppotsava took place.

➡️ You may watch all the videos of the Mahashivaratri celebrations by clicking on the links below.

Feb 13 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 14 - Pradosha Puja - Beedi Utsava - Dolotsava | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sringeri Jagadguru

Feb 15 - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Sannidhi Ishwaragiri

Feb 15 (Part 1) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 15 (Part 2) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 16 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 17 - Laksha Mallikarchana to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami & Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru

Feb 17 - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 18 - Prabodhotsava, Sandhanotsava & Teppotsava - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami -Sringeri Jagadguru

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Sacred resonance of Vedic chanting - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami at Pravachana Mandira, Sringeri, in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam

Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami at Ishwaragiri, Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji

Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Sthambha Ganapati followed by Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam

Auspicious Moments: Chaturyama Puja on Mahashivaratri at Guru Nivasa

Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava led by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam at the Ancient Sannidhi of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami atop Ishwara Giri, Sringeri

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Sacred resonance of Vedic chanting - Dolotsava Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya | Mahashivratri

Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam

Mahashivaratri - Sri Sthambha Ganapati - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami | Sringeri Jagadguru

Mahashivaratri - Chaturyama Puja - Guru Nivasa | Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya 

Sacred Vedic Chants | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava | Sringeri Shankaracharya

Blessed Darshan | Ubhaya Jagadgurus at Ishwara Giri | Sringeri Shankaracharya | Ancient Shiva Temple

The annual Shrauta Maha Sammelan was conducted at Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham from Vishwavasu Samvatsara, Magha-Krishna-Chaturthi (February 5, 2026) to Magha-Krishna-Shashti (February 7, 2026). The event concluded with a valedictory function on February 7th evening. Agnihotris and scholars in the Vedas, Shastras and Shrauta from various parts of Bharat were honoured in this grand event. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam blessed one and all with an Anugraha Bhashanam in chaste Sanskrit.

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The annual Sharadamba Maharathotsava took place on February 04, 2026. The Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharadamba was taken along the main streets of Sringeri in a decorated Ratha. Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam led the procession amidst chants of the Vedas. The previous day, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharadamba.

As part of the Celebrations, a Shatachandi Yaga was conducted near the Sharadamba temple. The Poornahuti of the Shatachandi Yaga, which commenced on February 01, took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam on February 05. Teppotsava of Goddess Sharadamba took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam the same evening.

To. watch the videos of January 3, 2026: Special Puja to Jaganmata Sri Sharadamba as part of the Maharathotsava Celebrations

January 5, 2026: Prabodhotsava and Poornahuti of Shatachandi Mahayaga

Teppotsava in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam

Ratha Saptami was celebrated today on January 25, 2026. Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam graced the Poornahuti ceremony of the Surya Homa which was performed in the morning at the Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala opposite the temple of Sri Sharadamba. Following the homa, A special puja was performed to Lord Sri Surya-Narayana seated in a Sandalwood Ratha in the presence of the Ubhaya Jagadgurus.

In the afternoon, Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam performed special puja to Lord Sri Suryanarayana at the temple in Elmagge. Phala-Panchamruta Abhisheka was performed to the sonorous chanting of Vedic mantras by the Pandits of the Math. Following the abhisheka the Maha-Saura-Sukta of the Rigveda was also recited. The puja concluded with the Maha-Mangala-Aratrika late in the noon.