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

Ratha Saptami

Elmagge February 18, 2021

Ratha Saptami was observed on February 18, 2021. A special Puja to Lord Suryanarayana seated on a sandalwood chariot was performed in the morning at Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.

Earlier, a Surya Homa was also performed. Sri Sannidhanam then proceeded to the temple of Sri Suryanarayana swamy at Elmagge, near Narasimha Vanam. Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the temple, set in a sylvan ambience at the banks of the river Tunga. The elaborate Puja was performed amidst chants of Vedic hymns to Lord Suryanarayanaswamy. The hymns included the Saura Suktam from the Rig Veda.

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