Mahashivaratri

Mahashivaratri was observed at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam on February 15, 2026. During the day, Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam offered worship at the ancient temple of Sri Malahanikareshwara at Ishwaragiri. Sri Mahasannidhanam first worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. Thereafter Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani. Later, Sri Sannidhanam worshipped Sri Stambha Ganapati, and then performed a special Puja to Lord Malahanikareshwara with Phala-Panchamrita Abhisheka and Rudrabhisheka. After that, Sri Sannidhanam performed a special Puja to Goddess Bhavani.

Earlier in the morning, Shatarudra Abhisheka was performed at the temple of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the Avatara of Sri Parameshwara.

In the evening from 7:30 PM, Sri Mahasannidhanam performed the elaborate first Yaama Puja of the Chaturyaama Mahashivaratri Puja to Lord Chandramoulishwara in Gurunivas. Sri Sannidhanam then performed the Chandramoulishwara Puja during the subsequent Yaamas. The Chaturyaama Pujas concluded on the next day (February 16) by 6:00 AM.

This year, Dolotsava of the Utsava Murti of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami was conducted at Pravachana Mandira on February 13, 14 and 16 in the divine presence of the Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.

On February 17, the Sringeri Jagadgurus witnessed Mahamangalarati at Sri Malahanikareshwara temple after Laksha Mallikarchana had been performed. Sri Malahanikareshwara Rathotsava then took place with Sri Sannidhanam leading the procession.

As part of the elaborate Rathotsava festivities that began on Magha Krishna Dashami (February 12), Parayana of the Vedas, Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavata and Ganesha Purana as well as Mantra Japa took place.

On February 18, in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam, the Poornahuti of the Maharudra Yaga, which commenced on February 14, took place in the morning while in the evening, Sandhana Utsava (conducted in the temple of Goddess Sharadamba) and Teppotsava took place.

➡️ You may watch all the videos of the Mahashivaratri celebrations by clicking on the links below.

Feb 13 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 14 - Pradosha Puja - Beedi Utsava - Dolotsava | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sringeri Jagadguru

Feb 15 - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Sannidhi Ishwaragiri

Feb 15 (Part 1) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 15 (Part 2) - Maha Shivaratri - Vishesha Puja | Guru Nivasa, Narasimhavana, Sringeri | Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 16 - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami | Sri Math, Sringeri - Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 17 - Laksha Mallikarchana to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami & Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru

Feb 17 - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami Maharathotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya

Feb 18 - Prabodhotsava, Sandhanotsava & Teppotsava - Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami -Sringeri Jagadguru

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Sacred resonance of Vedic chanting - Dolotsava of Sri Bhavani Malahanikareswara Swami at Pravachana Mandira, Sringeri, in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam

Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami at Ishwaragiri, Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji

Mahashivaratri Vishesha Puja to Sri Sthambha Ganapati followed by Sri Bhavani Malahanikareshwara Swami at Sringeri by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam

Auspicious Moments: Chaturyama Puja on Mahashivaratri at Guru Nivasa