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



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Sharan-Navaratri Celebrations at Mumbai Sringeri Shankara Math

 

October 31, 2010

With the Benign Blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathi Tirtha Mahaswamiiji Sharan Navarathri Mahotsava at Mumbai Sringeri Shankara Math was celebrated in a grand manner this year also. The Sharan Navarathri Mahotsava commenced with Maha abhishekam to Goddess Saradambal on Mahalaya Amavasya day on 7th October 2010 and culminated with Shakambari Alankara on the 18th.  Chandi Parayanam, Suvasini Pooja and Kanya pooja were performed daily.  In the evening Sangeeta seva was performed by various Artists from Mumbai and other places.  In the night Chandi Parayanam and Ashtanga Seva were performed. On the Maha Navami day i.e. Saturday, 16th October 2010, Chandi Homam was performed.  On Vijayadasami day  – 17th October 2010 Vidyarambham took place and a grand procession of Goddess Sharadamba took place in the evening through the main streets of Chembur. Large number of devotees daily visited to have darshan of Goddess Saradmbal  with different Silver Vahana alankara each day.  Sakhambari Alankara on 18th October 2010 attracted huge crowd.   Photos taken during Navaathri can be viewed below in the gallery.

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  • 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