Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamanaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Durgamba Rathotsava 2010 at Sringeri


 


Jagadguru performing special puja at the shrine of
Goddess Durgamba on the occassion of the annual Rathotsava

The annual Durgamba Rathotsava, took place at Sringeri on February 23 2010 at the temple of Durgamba near Sringeri.

The Jagadguru arrived at the temple of Goddess Durgamba at around 12:00 and performed a special puja at the temple which was witnessed by the many devotees who had gathered at the temple for the function. Following the Puja everyone was offered prasadam and at around 4:30 the Jagadguru led the Ratha procession near the temple after being accorded a traditional welcome by the denizens. The event concluded at around 5:30 after which the Jagadguru returned to Sringeri.

 
  • For the protection of the righteous ones (committed to dharma), for the destruction of the unrighteous ones (follow adharma), and for the establishment of dharma I take birth in every age. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
  • O devotee, (with the mind) fixed upon the lotus feet of the Guru! May you soon be free from Samsara. Through the control of the senses and the mind, you shall behold the Lord indwelling in your heart! Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
  • Have firm faith in God, his words and his servants. Have staunch belief in your religion and in dharma. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • An ideal disciple will indeed act as per the Guru’s instructions and not give place to thoughts as “Is it possible for me to do as he says? Shall I try something else?” If we follow our Guru’s instructions, it does not mean that we are unintelligent. It only implies that we have surrendered for our own good to a power superior to us. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names