On Bhadrapada Shuddha Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi was observed with great festivity at Sringeri on August 27, 2025. Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam offered special Puja to Lord Mahaganapati at Guru Nivas at noon.

In accordance with the hoary traditions of the Sri Math, Lord Sri Siddhivinayaka was worshipped by offerings of Shodashopacharas, accompanied by the to sonorous chanting of the respective Vedic mantras by the Pandits of the Math and students of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala.

Both the pujas concluded with the Maha-Mangalaratrika late in the afternoon respectively.

Commencement of Mahaganapati Vakyartha Vidwat Sadas

Early in the evening, presided by Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, the annual Vakyartha Vidwat Sadas commenced at Sri Sacchidananda Vilas. Eminent Scholars from around the country gathered to debate on various philosophical topics.

This sadas will last for two weeks until September 8, 2025.