Aradhana of Jagadguru Pujyashri Mahadevendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamiji, the 67th Peethadhipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham performed at the Srimatham camp at Tirupati – 10 Mar 2024
Jayanti Mahotsavam of Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji at Shrimatam-Kanchipuram and Camp at Tirupati (07-Mar-24)
Jayanti mahotsavam – Prasadam from Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam, Sri Ekambareshwara Swami Temple, Sri Jambukeshwara Swami- Akhilandeswari Devasthanam- Tiruvanaikovil and various temples were given to Pujyashri Shankaracharya Swamiji in the afternoon. Sri Venkateswara Swami Prasadam from Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams was presented to Pujya Shankaracharya Swamiji at Sri Shankara Matam Paduka Mandapam, Tirupati by priests and veda pandits. Chairman T TD, and other officials participated and spoke on the occasion.
Jayanti Mahotsavam – Some glimpses of Havans and Ishti performed on the morning of 7 Mar. 2024 at Tirupati in presence of Pujyashri Shankaracharya Swamiji
Kamakoti App blessed and launched on the occasion of Jayanti Mahotsavam of Pujya Shankaracharya Swamiji.
Jayanti mahotsavam of Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji was celebrated at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Math, Ayodhya on 6th and 7th March 2024, Ganapati Havan, Navagraha Havan, Sudarshana Havan, Purushasukta Havan, Rama Shadakshari Havan and Ayushya Havan was performed at Ayodhya Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Yagashala by Sri Kalanchery G.K.Seetharama Sastrigal Sri Rama Karyam – Glimpses of Holy Efforts – Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam & Sri Udupi Pejavar Math – book was released on the occasion of 56th Jayanti Mahotsavam by Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji at Tirupati and Pujya Pejavar Swamiji at Ayodhya through video conferencing on the evening of 7 Mar. 2024).
Jayanti Mahotsavam of Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal commenced on the morning of 5.3.2024 at Shrimatam, Kanchipuram with Veda Parayanam. The three day Jayanti celebration culminated on the Jayanti day – 7th March 2024 Jayanti Mahotsavam
of Pujyashri Shankaracharya Swamigal commenced this morning at Shrimatam camp at Tirupati with Veda Parayanam, Ganapati Homam and Vidwat Sadas
Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam- 2024- Shobakrut Year- Brahmotsavam(14- Feb to 25-Feb-24)
With the blessings of Pujya Acharya Swamiji, the annual Brahmotsavam for the Shobakrut year was performed at Sri Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam, Kanchipuram. Procession of Sri Adi Shankaracharya was held daily evening from 17 to 21 Feb.2024. Nitya Veda Parayanam was performed at the temple.
On 25th February, Viswaroopa Darshanam in the morning was followed by Vidayatri utsavam commencement in the evening.
Visit to Sri Kamakshi temple, Kadapa (02- Mar-24)
Pujya Acharya Swamiji visited the site of Sri Kamakshi Temple that is being built at Kadapa and gave blessings.
Visit to Vontimitta temple (02-Mar-24)
Pujya Acharya Swamiji visited the Sri Kodandarama swami temple at Vontimitta. After pujas at the sannadhis, Pujya Swamiji blessed the devotees with Anugraha Bhashanam. Acharya Swamiji keenly observed the walls and pillars of the temple that are embellished with intricately carved sculptures. (Pictures on back cover)
Visit to Ahobilam – 28-Feb-24: Pujya Acharya Swamiji reached reached Rudravaram, and was received by Ahobilam mutt authorities with traditional reception with temple umbrella, Nadaswaram & Veda
Ghosham. After the Pujas, Acharya Swamiji left for Ahobilam and reached Ahobilam mutt. Acharya Swamiji visited Eguva Ahobilam and had darshan of Swayambhu Narasimha Swamy, and Chenchu Lakshmi Ammavru Sannidhi where Lakshmi Ashtottara Namavali Archana was performed.
Later Acharya Swamiji proceeded to Diguva Ahobilam (the one in Ahobilam town in foothills) and had darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and of Amrutavalli Taayar Sannidhi. Acharya Swamiji then visited Karivena Annadana Satram and returned to Ahobilam Math.
29-Feb-24: On the way to Cuddapah, Acharya Swamiji visited a flower field of a farmer and enquired their well being & also about agriculture. Another farmer couple on their bullock cart were also blessed to receive Prasadam.
Sri Gayatri Devi temple at Nandyal (26-Feb-24)
Pujya Acharya Swamiji visited Sri Gayatri Devi temple at Nandyal , Andhra Pradesh. After pujas to Sri Gayatri Devi, Pujya Acharya blessed the devotees with Anugraha Bhashanam
Tripurantaka Swami Temple (24-Feb-24)
Acharya Swamiji visited the Sri Parvathi sahita Sri Tripurantakeswara swamy temple, Tripuranthakam . After pujas, Pujya Acharya Swamiji blessed the devotees with Anugraha Bhashanam.
Mahakumbabhishekam at Srisailam Temple (21-Feb-2024)
Pujya Acharya Swamiji performed Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Bhramaramba Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple at Srisailam. Acharya Swamiji was accompanied by Pushpagiri Swamy. Kashi Jangamvadi Peet Swamy and Srisaila Peet Swamy were also present. Sri Ganti Radhakrishna, temple Vaidika Mandal and Veda Pandits officiated in the Kumbhabhishekam rituals. (Pictures on back cover)
Kalwakurthy, Telangana (17-Feb-24)
Acharya Swamiji arrived at Kalwakurthy, camp location at Suryalata spinning mills, Marchala village. Sri Chandramouleeswara Pujas were performed on 18th & 19th; the camp then moved to Srisailam.
Bhoomi Puja for Sri Shankar Math at Sholapur (14-Feb-24)
On the auspicious Vasanta Panchami day- Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji blessed the Bhoomi Pujan for establishing Sri Shankar Math in Sholapur, Maharashtra
Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav at Alandi, Pune 06-Feb-2024
Acharya Swamiji graced the Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav , and blessed the gathering with Anugraha Bhashanam. Special blessings and felicitations were offered to Sri Govinddev Giriji on his 75th jayanti utsav in which several Sants and Sadhus from different states participated.
Several programmes including Veda sabha, Shastra sabhas, bhajans etc, were held as part of the week-long programme.
Acharya Swamiji graced the Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav , and blessed the gathering with Anugraha Bhashanam. After the Anugraha Bhashanam, the title Swadharma Swaarajya Seva Ratnam was presented to Sri Govinddev Giriji. Sri Chidanand Saraswati ji, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhada Sri Swami Avdeshanand Giriji Maharaj, Sri Baba Ramdev, Sadhvi Bhagavati Saraswati, Acharya Balakrishna, and various other saints, sadhus, sadhvis, were present. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Sri Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM of Maharashtra Sri Devendra Fadnavis, Ministers of Maharashtra, and various eminent persons from all walks of life participated. (Pictures on back cover)
Pune, Maharashtra (05-Feb-24)
Acharya Swamiji arrived at Pune from Sholapur. Devotees accorded a traditional, festive and grand welcome to Pujya Swamiji, who was taken in procession to Sri Shankar Math, Veer Savarkar Marg, Sarasbaug, Pune.
Rejinthal, Zaheerabad (31-Jan-24)
Pujya Acharya Swamiji arrived at Zaheerabad and was received by devotees and members of Sri Siddhi Vinayak Swamy Mandir. Acharya Swamiji was taken in a grand procession in a Ratham amidst chanting of Vedas and p l aying of Nadaswaram, and Kolattam. Acharya Swamiji performed Deeparadhana at the main shrine – the Swayambhu Vinayaka- and blessed devotees with Anugraha Bhashanam.
Shree Seetarama Kalyana Mahotsavam – Shrimatam camp at Skandagiri (22-Jan-24)
With the blessings and presence of Pujya Acharya Swamiji, Shree Seetarama Kalyana Mahotsavam was performed at Sri Shankar Math, Skandagiri, Secunderabad.
Acharya Swamiji’s visit to Ayodhya (21-Jan-24)
Acharya Swamiji visited Ayodhya and blessed the Yagashala Pujas and Prana Pratishtha rituals in Ram Mandir, Rama Janma Bhoomi Kshetra. After performing Pujas at Deva Kali Mandir, the Kula Devatha of Bhagawan Sri Rama, Acharya Swamiji arrived at Shankar Math, Pramodvan. Acharya Swamiji performed Kalashabhishekam at Sri Rama Sannidhi in the Math, where Rama Shadakshari Havans were held.
At Rama-Janma Bhumi
Acharya Swamiji arrived at Rama Janma Bhumi and received a warm welcome at the Yagnyashala with Purna Kumbha Swagatham by Sri Govinddevji Maharaj, Treasurer of the Ramajanma Bhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, along with other dignitaries and Veda Vidwans. After offering flowers and performing rituals, Acharya Swamiji proceeded to the Mandir, where coconut breaking rituals were performed before entering. He visited different sections of the Mandir, including the Mahamantap and Garbha Gruha . (Pictures on Front cover)
Makara Sankaranti -Surya Puja (15-Jan-24)
On the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti – Pongal, vishesha pujas were performed to Sri Suryanarayana Swami at Shrimatam camp in Secunderabad by Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal
Aradhana Mahotsavam of HH Pujyasri Mahaswamigal Kanchipuram (08-Jan-24)
The 30th Aradhana of Pujyashri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji, the 68th Shankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, was celebrated in Kanchipuram. The celebrations began on Jan 6, 2024, with Veda Parayanam and Vidwat Sadas, followed by Ekadasa Rudra Japam and homams on Jan 8. Abhishekam was performed at Pujyasri Mahaswamiji’s Adhistanam, followed by Alanakaram. Sangeetanjali in the morning featured musicians rendering Sri Thayagaraja Pancharatna Goshti Gaanam.
Secunderabad (08-Jan-24)
The Aradhana of Pujya Kanchi Mahaswamiji celebrated at Shrimatam camp at Skandagiri, Secunderabad included a Rathotsavam procession from Skandagiri to Kowtha Kamakoti Mandapam, featuring Vedic chanting, traditional dances, and bhajans along the route. Rig Veda Samhitha Parayanam was performed starting from 2nd Jan. 2024 to 8th Jan. 2024. At the venue, Vishnu Sahasranamam was recited, and Pujyashri Shankaracharya Swamiji was welcomed with poornakumbham. A book titled ” Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Shankaracharya swamivaru to na anubhavalu – My experiences with Pujya Shankaracharya Swamijis” by Sri Hindu Ganesan was released, and the title Shastra Sudhakara was conferred upon scholar Sri Devadatta Patil.
Prashant Anantharamu
