Aradhana Mahotsavam of HH Pujyasri Mahaswamigal performed at Kanchipuram
08-01-2024 The 30th Aradhana of His Holiness Pujyashri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji, the 68th
Shankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam was celebrated at Shrimatam, Kanchipuram. The Aradhana
celebrations began on 6th January 2024 with Veda Parayanam and Vidwat Sadas. On the 8th January - Aradhana
day, Ekadasa Rudra Japam and homams were performed. Abhishekam was performed at the Adhistanam of Pujyasri
Mahaswamiji, followed by Alanakaram. The poornahuti of the homams being performed took place
after which the sanctified water was taken and abhishekam was offered at the Adhistanam. Vasordhara,
Poornahuti and Mahabhishekam at the Brindavanam was performed. Samparadaya Bhajans were rendered on the
occasion. The Aradhana was performed at Shrimatam camp at
Skandagiri in the presence of His Holiness Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal.
Proceedings of the Aradhana programme at Skandagiri were beamed live at the Shrimatam, and vice-versa.
At 9 am, Sangeetanjali took place in which musicians rendered Sri
Thayagaraja Pancharatna Goshti Gaanam i.
Prasadam from various temples including Sri Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam and Tirumala-Tirupati
Devasthanams were offered at the Brindavanam.
His Holiness Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi
Shankaracharya Swamigal, presently camping at Secunderabad, blessed the proceedings at Kanchipuram over
video conference.
In the evening, the Mahaswami Swarna Ratham (Golden Chariot) decked with lights and
flowers was taken around the Adhistanam of Pujyasri Mahaswamiji and around the Raja Veedhis of Kanchipuram
in procession, with Vedic chanting and Mangalavadyam. Sri. U. Rajesh performed Sangeeta Samarpanam on the
Mandolin along with accompanying artists.
A steady stream of devotees visited the Shrimatam and paid
their obeisance to the Jagadgurus at the Adhistanam. Annadaanam - prasadam was offered to devotees.
Shankara Bhashyam Vyakhyanam-Bhamathi- Parayanam was performed at Shrimatam from 2/1/2024 till
8/1/2024 as part of Aradhana celebration.
Live stream of the Aradhana Mahotsavam at Skandagiri