45th Jayanthi Mahotsavam of His Holiness held- 8 March 2013

The 45th Jayanthi of His Holiness Pujyasri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji was celebrated at Shrimatam, Kanchipuram. The day began early in the morning in Srimatam with Suprabhatam and Viswaroopa Darshan of His Holiness. Mangala-isai by Srimatam Nadaswara vidwans marked the beginning of the auspicious day.

His Holiness Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji adorned the Adhistanam of Pujyasri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji with garlands, shawl and flower kreetam.

Kanakaabhishekam was performed to His Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji by His Holiness Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji as  Pandits recited the Pushpanjali Stotra on His Holiness. The Kanakaabhisheka was followed by Pushpabhishekam. As verses from the Mantrapusham were being chanted, abhishekam was performed to His Holiness with varieties of flowers. His Holiness was adorned with different types of garlands. Harati was performed to His Holiness.

Veda Parayanam, Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Ayusha Homam, Pavamana Homam and Maharudra Japa Homam were performed at Srimatam. Poornahuti of the homams took place in the presence of Their Holinesses. Abhishekam was performed to His Holiness with Sanctified water.

Prasadams from various temples were offered to His Holiness . His Holiness performed Chandramouleeswara Puja.

Various cultural and devotional programmes were held in the evening at Srimatam. Srimatam Asthana Vidwan Veena maestro Shri Rajesh Vaidya rendered a classical instrumental concert.

A large number of devotees participated in the Jayanthi Mahotsavam and received the blessings of Pujyasri Acharya Swamijis.

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