The 147th Aradhana of the 32nd Acharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Vruddha Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji was observed with reverence on June 16, 2026 (Jyestha Shukla Dwitiya of the Parabhava Samvatsara) at Sringeri.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed Aradhana Puja at the Adhishthanam shrine of His Parapara Guru.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam was present for the Mahamangalarati. At the end of the Puja, Sri Narasimha Bharati Paadaashtakam (composed by Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Mahaswamiji) was chanted.

It is well known that an inseparable and sacred bond exists between the temple of Sri Rishyashringeshwara at Kigga (located 8 km from Sringeri) and the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham at Sringeri. Revered as the deity of rain, Sri Rishyashringeshwara is fervently worshipped during times of drought, and through such prayers, people have been blessed with timely rains and prosperity. Around a hundred years ago, the region of Kigga faced severe tribulations and hardships. In response, the devout residents earnestly prayed to the then 34th Jagadguru of the Sharada Peetham, Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji, the renowned Jivanmukta. Moved by their prayers, the Jagadguru graciously directed that the consecration of Sri Shantambika be performed to the left of Sri Rishyashrungeshwara Swami, and that She be duly worshipped. His Holiness performed the Maha Kumbhabhisheka with His Lotus hands. Thereafter, the region witnessed the alleviation of all its afflictions.

With the blessings of Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam performed Vishesha puja at the Rishyashringeshwara Swami temple on June 13, 2026.

As part of the celebrations, the Maharudra Yaga and Shatachandi Mahayaga were conducted with great devotion. The Sankalpas for these Mahayagas were undertaken by Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam and the Poornahutis were performed earlier in the day in His divine presence.

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

On June 6th, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam arrived at the Kallare Ganapati Temple in the evening and had darshan of Lord Ganapati. Thereafter, Sri Sannidhanam graced the Sharadaradhanam programme, during which books and educational materials were distributed to more than 1,500 students. Later, in the evening, Sri Sannidhanam arrived at Gayatri Sabha Bhavana and visited the Eshwara Temple. Subsequently, Sri Sannidhanam completed the nightly Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja.

On June 7th, in the morning, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam visited the Rameshwara Cooperative Society and blessed the authorities and staff serving the institution. Thereafter, the Poornahuti of the Sahasra Narikela Homa was performed in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.

Subsequently, Sri Sannidhanam visited the Anjaneya Temple and had darshan of Lord Anjaneya. Sri Sannidhanam then arrived at the Rameshwara Temple, where He performed puja to Lord Madhava and thereafter conducted the Kumbhabhisheka of Lord Rameshwara.

Later, Sri Sannidhanam gave darshan to the assembled devotees. In the evening, Girija Kalyana Mahotsava was performed in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam. Thereafter, Sri Sannidhanam departed from the kshetra and returned to Sringeri.

Sri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Government of India, and Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Jodhpur, visited Sringeri.

He offered worship at the holy shrine of Jagadamba Sri Sharadamba, had Darshan of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peethadheeshwara Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, and was blessed with Their gracious Anugraha.

Preserving Heritage, Empowering Education: Sringeri Sharada Peetham Adopts Historic Government School

The Government School in Sringeri, where Jivanmukta Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji pursued his early education during His Purvashrama, has been revitalized from this academic year with the blessings of the Ubhaya Jagadgurus of Sringeri.

The school, which was facing the possibility of closure due to steadily declining student strength, has been adopted and rejuvenated by Sringeri Sharada Peetham under the initiative Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Jnanadhama.

Several facilities have now been introduced, including smart classrooms, a computer lab, free bus service for students from remote areas, spoken English classes, and other academic support systems.

This historic institution, formerly an Anglo-Vernacular School and later a Government Boys’ School, holds a special place in the legacy of Sringeri. Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji studied here during His Purvashrama and left the school in 1904.

The school traces its roots to the system of public instruction established in Mysore State in 1857, which led to the formal classification of Anglo-Vernacular schools.

Reopening Ceremony was celebrated in a festive atmosphere with the participation of students, teachers, officials from Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Block Education Officers, and other prominent members of the local community.

On 20 May 2026, Sri P. A. Murali, Administrator and CEO of Sringeri Sharada Peetham, formally conveyed the Peetham's commitment to the revival of the school by signing the requisite official requests.

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