The 25th anniversary of the Pattabhisheka of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham was celebrated at Sringeri on 13th October 2014. The Mahaswamiji had ascended the Vyakhyana Simhasana on Aashwayuja Krishna Panchami of the Shukla Samvatsara – 19th October 1989.

As part of the Celebrations, the Jagadguru first had Darshan of all temples in the morning. Sahasra Naarikela Homa was performed in the Jagadguru Sri Narasimha Bharati Yaga Shala, opposite to the Goddess Sharada temple. CEO & Administrator Sri V R Gowrishankar undertook the Sankalpa for the Homa. Special Abhisheka was performed to the Utsava Moorti of Goddess Sharada and Mahamangalarati took place in the Jagadguru’s presence. At around 12:30 pm, the Poornahuti of the Sahasra Naarikela Homa took place in the divine presence of the Jagadguru.

Silver Dindi utsava : Marking the Silver Jubilee year of the Peetharohanam of the Jagadguru the silver Ratha of Sharadamba which is used for the Dindi Utsava everyday of the week (except Friday when the Golden Ratha is used) was refurbished with additional silver and offered. In the afternoon, special Anna Santarpanam was performed by the Peetham for all the volunteers who served in the Bhojana Shala during the Navaratri function. In the evening, a function was held in the Jagadguru’s presence to address the Sevakas of the Peetham. Addressing the gathering, the CEO and Administrator of the Peetham Gurusevadhurina Dr. V R Gowrishankar mentioned

that a grand function befitting the Silver Jubilee Year of the Peetharohanam of the Jagadguru must have been held on the occasion. However, due to a series of events in the year including the grand Rajagopuram Kumbhabhisheka, the function could not be held immediately. On behalf of all devotees, Sri Gowrishankar prayed at the Lotus Feet of the Jagadguru for the Anugraha to celebrate the occasion in Janauary 2015. The Jagadguru blessed all the Sevakas of the Peetham and the assembled devotees.