Shankara Jayanti

Shankara Jayanti Utsav was celebrated in a grand manner in Sringeri

Today we are the followers of Sanatana Dharma only because of the relentless efforts of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the incarnation of Lord Paramashiva. Twelve centuries ago, the great Acharya spread the Upanishadic import of Advaita touring all over the country. With great foresight, Sri Adi Shankaracharya established four Amnaya Peethams in the four directions of India. Among these, the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham established at Sringeri has been adorned by an unbroken succession of illustrious Gurus right from Sri Adi Shankaracharya's direct disciple, Sri Sureshwaracharya. The lives of the Acharyas and their efforts to continue the mission of Sri Adi Shankaracharya are remarkable and unique. By their own conduct and by their discourses, the Acharyas of the Peetham teach Dharma and instill the need for paying gratitude to Sri Adi Shankaracharya among the masses.

This year, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam celebrated Sri Shankara Jayanti of the Vishwavasu Samvatsara in Sringeri from April 28, 2025 to May 2, 2025. The programme included Special Poojas at the shrine of Sri Shankara Bhagavatpadacharya in the mornings and Pravachanams in the august presence of Jagadguru Mahaswamiji in the evenings. Parayana of the Vedas and Sri Vidyaranya Veda Bhashya were conducted in the morning and evening on all these days.

As part of the Celebrations, the Veda Poshaka Sabha of the Sringeri Math conducted a conference of Vedic scholars. This Sabha was commenced 51 years ago by the 35th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji for the propagation of Vedic knowledge. Since then, students belonging to various Veda Shakhas from all over the country have been participating in the Veda Pareeksha conducted by the Sabha. Successful candidates have been honoured with certificates and cash awards as per the instruction of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. Such scholars who have passed the exam are invited every year and honoured.

On the Jayanti Day (May 2, 2025) Vaishakha Shukla panchami, elaborate Puja was performed to the beautiful Panchaloha murti of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the exclusive granite temple with Golden vimana for the Acharya by Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji followed by a Kanakabhisheka. This was followed by inauguration of Harihara namamrita alaya. In the evening, special programme titled "Bala shankara" was organized where more than 400 children dressed like the Jagadguru. The Jagadguru Mahaswamiji blessed one and all with Anugraha Bhashana.

On the Shashti day (May 3, 2025), there was a Splendid Rathotsava of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In the evening, honours to Vedic scholars and certificates to successful students are going to be conferred by Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji.

YouTube links to watch all the videos of Shankara Jayanti:

Day 01 - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025 Live from Sringeri | Vishesha Puja & Parayana

Upanyasa & Parayana - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Day 02 - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Quiz (Kannada) Finale - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Parayana - Upanyasa in Kannada - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Day 03 - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Quiz (Telugu) Finale - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Parayana - Upanyasa in Telugu - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Day 04 - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Quiz (Tamil) Finale - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Parayana - Upanyasa in Tamil - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Day 05 - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025

Day 05 - Balashankara - Anugraha Bhashana - Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsava 2025