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



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Annadanam in Tanjavur district by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math

 

July 15, 2012


Annadanam at Annadana Thirupoonthuruthi by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math

Thirupoonthuruthi

During the Aradhana celebrations of Sri Narayana Tirtha, Annadanam was done for the pilgrims and the residents of the village on Thursday, 1st March 2012. (Shukla Ashtami, Maasi).

Thiruchotruthurai


Annadana seva at Thiruchotruthurai 1 Mar 2012

On the Same day, the Annadana Seva continued in the ancient temple at Thiruchotruthurai, which is located nearby.

The temple at Thiruchotruthurai is dedicated to Sri Odanavaneshwar (Odanavana = paddy fields) and Shri Annapoorneshwari. There is another temple dedicated to sri Kailaayanaathar (Kailasanatha) with 276 Lingams installed in its precincts.


276 Lingams installed at the temple of Sri Kailasanatha

Koonanchery


annadanam at koonanchery

Famed as Vakra-Nivritti-Puram in ancient times, this small hamlet near Swamimalai is known to have been the spot where Maharshi Ashtavakra, (who is known to have been a great Bhairava Upasaka) consecrated the Ashta-Bhairavas in eight Sivalingas and worshipped the eight lingas daily for the correction of eight deformities in his body. Devotees pray at this temple for progeny without congenital defects.

At this hallowed place, Prasada was distributed by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math after abhiseka and aradhana in the evening on the same day.

AshtaBhairava murthy lingas Koonanchery
AshtaBhairava murthy lingas Koonanchery

 
  • 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