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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Mahapradosha

 

November 30, 2013


Jagadguru witnessing Mahamangalarati to Sri Shakti Ganapati on Mahapradosha

The Shakti Ganapati Mahapradosha was celebrated this year on 30th November 2013 at the shrine of Sri Shakti Ganapati at Goddess Sharada temple, with the Blessings of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji.

On the auspicious day, Sahasra Modaka Homa, Rudra Homa and Ashtadravya Homa were performed by the Veda and Shastra scholars of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala. The Poornahuti of the Homas took place in the presence of the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji. Vidyarthis of the Pathashala engaged in Shatarudra Abhisheka and Sahasra Atharvasheersha Abhishekha that took place from morning till noon. The Mahamangala Arati took place in the Jagadguru’s presence.
In the evening, Mahapradosha Pooja was offered to Sri Shakti Ganapati and a procession carrying the Utsava Murti of Lord Shakti Ganapati took place along the main streets of Sringeri. The festival observed with devotion and reverence ended with Mahamangala Arati and distribution of Prasada.

 
  • 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