Celebrations of the 76th Jayanthi of His Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamiji commenced at Srimatam today (28 July 2010) with Viswaroopa Darshan by His Holiness to the large gathering of devotees. The atmosphere was charged with spiritual fervour even as the Nadaswaram groups played on the Mangala Vadyam.

His Holiness along with Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamiji offered prayers at the Adhistanam of Pujyasri Mahaswamiji.

Kanakabhishekam
Following this, Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamiji performed Kanakabhishekam to His Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji as the ashtotram was chanted.

Visit to Kamakshi Amman Temple
After the Kanakabhishekam, Their Holinesses left for the Kamakshi Amman Temple in a colourful procession. The majestic Temple Elephants and the melliflous Mangala Vadyam were followed by a contingent of devotees carrying 108 pots of milk from Srimatam to the Temple to be offered in Abhishekam to the Goddess Kamakshi. Bugles were sounded announcing the arrival of Pujyasri Swamiji in the procession. His Holiness Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamiji led the procession.

At the Kamakshi temple, His Holiness performed Abhishekam with the 108 pots of milk to the Goddess Kamakshi. After completing the Puja, His Holiness returned to Srimatam in procession.

Temple Prasadams
Prasadams from various temples from inside Kanchipuram and several other places were offered to His Holiness.

Srimatam was decked with toranams, flower garlands and colourful lights. The Puja Mandapam was decorated with garlands of Fruits and Vegetables. His Holiness offered His Blessings and accepted the offerings made by the constant stream of devotees. Various programmes including Veda Parayanam, Homam and other cultural events are taking place at Srimatam.

Chaturmasya Bhasya Patham
His Holiness participated in the Bhashya Patham being held everyday during the Chaturmasyam. Later, He performed the Nitya Chandramouleeswara Puja.