Sri Sringeri Sharadamba Swarna Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri performed the Swarna Gopura Kumbhabhisheka at Goddess Sharadamba temple in Sringeri on February 1, 2017 – the auspicious Lalita Panchami day.
At around 9 am on the morning of February 1, 2017, Sri Mahasannidhanam first performed Abhisheka to Goddess Sharadamba inside the temple with 108 Kalashas (containing holy water and mangala-dravyas sanctified with divine Mantras) and offered Archana, Mahamangala Arati and Shodasha Upacharas. Many divine Mantras and hymns such as the Saraswati Sukta, Medha Sukta, Durga Sukta, Sri Sukta and Lalita Sahasranama were chanted. Thereafter Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam performed the Swarna Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka above the Garbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple. The Abishekha waters used in the occasion included those from various holy rivers such as Ganga, Tunga, Narmada, Godavari, Cauvery, Krishna etc.
In His Anugraha Bhashanam from atop the Shikhara, Sri Mahasannidhanam stated that His Paramaguru, Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji had consecrated the Goddess in the present granite temple structure a hundred years ago in 1916. Sri Mahasannidhanam further said that by the Grace of Goddess Sharadamba and His Guru (Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji), the Centenary of the temple structure was being celebrated by performing the Kumbhabhisheka and dedicating the Swarna Shikhara to the Goddess. Sri Mahasannidhanam conveyed His Blessings to the tens of thousands of devotees assembled on the occasion. Immediately afterwards, Sri Sannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Sharadamba as part of the holy occasion of Lalita Panchami.
Earlier the rituals connected with the Kumbhabhisheka had commenced on January 28, 2017. The following day, Laksha Modaka Ganapati Homa was performed. As part of the Celebrations, a number of religious events are being conducted for the welfare of all mankind and the prosperity of our nation. These include the Ati Rudra Mahayaga (January 30 to February 10), Kotikumkumacharna (February 2 to February 12), Sahasrachandi Mahayaga (February 5 to February 9), and Parayanas such as those of the four Vedas, Prasthana Traya Bhashyas (commentaries) of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, Devi Bhagavatam, Lalitopakhyana, and Sapta Shati.
During the Celebrations, concerts are being held in front of the temple of Goddess Sharadamba by well acclaimed artistes. Devotees from all parts of the country and abroad are thronging Sringeri during this Kumbhabhisheka Celebrations, that are being held for 17 days (January 28 – February 13). The event will culminate in the Sharadamba Maharathotsava on February 13, 2017.
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Sri Sharadamba Swarna-Shikhara Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava
As per the direction of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, the dedication of Swarna Shikhara above the sanctum sanctorum of the temple of Goddess Sri Sharadamba will culminate with a historic Kumbhabhisheka at Sringeri on Februrary 1, 2017.
In accordance with the traditions of the Sringeri Math, many Vedic rituals will be conducted in conjunction with the Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava from January 28, 2017 to February 13, 2017. These include the Laksha-Modaka Ganapati Homa, Ati-Rudra Mahayaga, Sahasra-chandi Mahayaga, and Koti-Kumkumarchana. Cultural programmes featuring eminent artistes will also be conducted every evening at the Math premises.
All devotees are cordially welcomed to participate in this historic function and be the recipients of the Grace of Goddess Sharadamba and the Ubhaya Jagadgurus.
Further details of various functions, rituals and programmes during the fortnight-long celebrations are given in the invitation brochure below.
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Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna
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With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanama Parayana Yajna commences throughout Karnataka on 15th January 2017. Click here for details: http://www.sringeri.net/ashtottara-yajna
Birth Centenary Year of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji
The Birth Centenary Year of the 35th Acharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji commences with the observation of His Jayanti in 2016 and will end with the observation of the Jayanti in 2017.
The Jayanti of the Mahaswamiji in 2016, who was born on the auspicious Naraka Chaturdashi in the Pingala Samvatsara (1917 CE), is being observed in Sringeri and in various parts of the country and abroad.
As part of the observation of the Jayanti, devotees may chant the Ashottara Shatanamavali Stotram (available here with English meaning) of the Mahaswamiji composed by His Disciple and the reigning Shankaracharya, Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
2017 List Special Functions
The annual list of functions celebrated by the Peetham is published as a PDF file and available for download below.
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Edifying Parables E-Book – Free Download
Free download of the book “Edifying Parables” on the occasion of the Centenary Year of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji
How can we be at peace even in stressful situations? Why are we unhappy even when we have wealth and comforts? Are all the events of our life predestined? Is it possible to overcome destiny and if so, how? If God is just, why do innocents suffer and the wicked prosper? Was Lord Rama justified in killing Vali? How is one to firmly adhere to Dharma and also be pragmatic and efficient? How may we effectively control our anger and how should we deal with those ill-disposed towards us? How does an enlightened Guru spiritually uplift his disciple? How may one avoid being misled by pseudo-gurus? What is the benefit of Karma-yoga and how is it to be practised? How are we to discern the Self in ourselves? How do we comprehend the Vedantic position that the world is illusory?
Answers to these and many other such questions, as also topics such as the subtleties of Dharma, Meditation, Samadhi and the inspiring lives of great ones have been interestingly presented in about hundred parables by His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. These stories have been culled from His public discourses and personal conversations and included in this book “Edifying Parables”. Sri Vidyatheertha Foundation offers this e-book free of cost to all, in commemoration of the centenary of the great Acharya’s birth.
Links for free download of other e-Books as also some short video clippings pertaining to the Jagadguru have been included in this e-Book, “Edifying Parables.” Readers can navigate to these links from the “Contents” page of the e-Book.
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