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

Maharathotsava of Goddess Sharada

February 22, 2011

Sri Sharadamba Maharathotsava was celebrated on the 21st February 2011 at Sringeri in the august presence of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji.

His Holiness led the procession of Goddess Sri Sharadamba in the Ratha along the main street of Sringeri after being accorded a traditional invitation by the Mahajanas of Sringeri. The previous day, the Jagadguru offered a special Puja to Goddess Sharadmba at the temple.

As part of the Rathotsava Celebrations, a Shatachandi Mahayaga was also performed. The Poornahuti of the Mahayaga took place on the following day, the 22nd of February in the Jagadguru’s divine presence. The Celebrations ended with Teppotsava of Goddess Sharada conducted on the Tunga River.

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
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