The Sharada Sharan Navaratri Celebrations of the Parabhava Samvatsara commenced at Sringeri on the Mahalaya Amavasya day (October 10, 2026). Mahabhisheka was performed to Goddess Sharada in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam amidst chants of Saraswati Sukta, Devi Sukta, and Ratri Sukta from the Rig Veda and Saraswati Sukta, Medha Sukta, Sri Sukta and Durga Sukta from the Yajur Veda. After the Mahabhisheka, Goddess Sharadamba gave Darshan as Jagat Prasutika signifying her role as the Divine Mother of the Universe. Mahamangalarati was performed in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam and Sri Sannidhanam.
On the morning of October 11, 2026, the first day of Navaratri (Ashwayuja Shukla Pratipat), Sri Mahasannidhanam performed Sharada Pratishtha and offered a special Puja. The Puja took place near the Sannidhi of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Sri Mahasannidhanam then went to the temple of Goddess Sharadamba and offered elaborate worship to the Goddess who was sporting the Hamsa Vahana Alankara (Brahmi). Sri Sannidhanam crossed the river Tunga and performed Ganga Puja on the northern banks. Sri Sannidhanam then had Darshan at all the temples in the premises of the Math. Sri Sannidhanam then gave Darshan to devotees. After Sri Mahasannidhanam completed His elaborate Puja, Sri Sannidhanam entered the sanctum sanctorum and worshipped Goddess Sharadamba.
On the subsequent days, Sri Sannidhanam performed the Ganga Puja, had Darshan at all the temples, and then offered worship to the Goddess from around 10:45 a.m. to about 12:00 noon, Then Sri Sannidhanam entered the sanctum sanctorum and worshipped Goddess Sharadamba and later distributed Prasada to Navaratri Sevakartas and then gave Darshan to devotees. Sri Mahasannidhanam then arrived at the Goddess Sharadamba temple and offered worship until about 2:15 p.m. Sri Sannidhanam also granted Darshan in the evenings to devotees. During the Navaratri period, Goddess Sharada sported a number of Alankaras such as Hamsavahini (Brahmi), Vrishabhavahini (Maheshwari), Mayuravahini (Kaumari), Garuda Vahini (Vaishnavi), Veena Sharada, Indrani, Mohini, Rajarajeshwari and Simhavahini (Chamunda). On the subsequent days leading up to the Poornima, devotees also beheld the splendour of Goddess Sharadamba in the Alankaras of Gajalakshmi, Kamadhenu, Annapoorna, and Bhuvaneshwari.
As part of the Navaratri festival, Parayana of the four Vedas, the Prasthana-traya Bhashyas of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, as well as texts like Sri Devi Bhagavatam, Sri Devi Mahatmyam, Lalitopakhyanam, Srimad Ramayanam, Srimad Bhagavatam, Sri Harivamsha Puranam, Sri Vishnu Puranam and Sri Madhaviya Shankara Vijaya took place. While the Parayana of Sri Shaankara Bhashyas took place in the Sri Adi Shankaracharya temple, all the other Parayanas and Japas took place in the Jagadguru Sri Narasimha Bharati Yagashala located east of the Goddess Sharadamba temple. Suvasini Pujas and Laksharachanas also took place every day.
Utsava Murti
During Navaratri, the Utsava Moorti of Sri Sharadamba was taken in a Utsava every evening along the main street of Sringeri. On the evening of October 11, the first day of Navaratri, the Mangalarati was performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam to the Utsava Murti placed on the Ratha.
The Utsava commenced every evening from outside the Sharadamba temple in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam. The Utsava Moorti was also decorated exquisitely in a number of Alankaras. The various forms of the Goddess were also depicted in the Murti of Goddess Sharada worshipped as part of the daily Sharada Chandramoulishwara Puja performed by the Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam. Members of many Satsangas and Bhajana Mandalis from Sringeri Taluk and other parts of the state participated in the evening Utsava on each day.
During all the days of the Navaratri celebrations at Sringeri, the Dolotsava of Goddess Sharadamba took place. The event consisted of special Puja, Veda Parayanam, chanting of Soundarya Lahari and other Devi Stotras, and Sangeeta Sevas that featured the rendering of the Kamalamba Navavarana Kritis.
On all the days of Navaratri, artistes offered Navaratri seva to the Goddess with their musical performances (Nama Sankirtana) at the Pravachana Mandiram in the precincts of the Math.
On the first day of the Sharan Navaratri, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam inaugurated the Vidyaranya Samrajyam, an exhibition describing the life and contributions of Jagadguru Sri Vidyaranya by lighting a lamp and visited each stall to appreciate the artworks depicting the life of Adi Shankaracharya and the Jagadgurus of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. The beautiful exhibition showcased the devotion and creativity of the devotee-artists. The following day, In the evening, Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam also visited Vidyaranya Samrajyam and blessed the devotees led by Sri Srinivasan and family.
On October 11, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam inaugurates the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility at Vidyaranya Centre for Radiology and Imaging and also the Cath Lab facility at Sri Bharati Tirtha Centre for Cardiac and Neurosciences, at Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Multispecialty Hospital, Sringeri.
On the Ashwayuja, Shukla Tritiya (October 13), the Poornahuti of the Navachandi Homa took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam at Ishwaragiri.
On the Panchami day (October 15), the Poornahuti of Navachandi Homa at the Kalikamba temple Yagashala took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
On the Shashti day (October 16), the Poornahuti of Saraswati Homa at the Narasimha Bharati Yagashala took place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
On the Ashtami day (October 18), Vishesha Puja was performed to Sri Vana Durga at the Durgamba Temple, followed by Mangalarati in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam. Subsequently, the Poornahuti of the Navachandi Homa took place in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam.
The Shashti day (October 16) also marked the commencement of the Shata Chandi Yaga which extended for five days. During the Yaga, 10 Ritwiks chanted the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam) a hundred times over five days. On Mahanavami (October 20), the Poornahuti of the Shatachandi Yaga, conducted for the welfare of all beings, was completed in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam. The Gaja Puja and Ashwa Puja were then performed in the presence of Sri Sannidhanam. Aayudha Puja and Vahana Puja were also performed on the same day.
In the evenings, Laksha Kumkuma Archana was performed in the Sharadamba temple premises by the Vidyarthis of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala.
Every evening, Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam performed the Sharada Chandramoulishwara Puja in the “Sharada Prasada” building, adjacent to “Sri Bharati Tirtha Prasada”, the main Annadana complex of the Math.
Every night after the Chandramoulishwara Puja by Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam, Sri Sannidhanam in accordance with the centuries-old tradition, adorned in royal attire conducted the Golden Dindi Utsava of Goddess Sharada in the temple and held the Navaratri Darbar. During the Darbar, Sri Durga Saptashati (Sri Devi Mahatmyam) Parayanam took place followed by Ashtavadhana Seva including Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva Veda Seva, Panchanga Shravana, Vadya seva and Sangeeta Seva. On the night of Moola Nakshatra, when the Goddess was decorated as Veena Sharada, offerings on behalf of the titular Maharajas of various Samsthanams including those of Mysore, Thiruvananthapuram, Gwalior, Indore, Jamakhandi, Sandur, Burdwan, Kashi and Nepal were placed before the Goddess by the Math’s CEO Guru Seva Nirata Sri PA Murali on their behalf.
On Mahanavami day (October 20), the Utsava Murti of Sharadamba was taken in a procession to Kalikamba temple. A Puja was performed to the ‘Shami’ tree present near the temple in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam and Shami leaves were distributed as Prasada to the devotees. Then the Utsava Murti of Goddess Sharadamba was worshipped in the temple and the Utsava returned back.
On Vijayadashami day (October 21), the Poornahuti of Lakshmi Narayana Hridaya Homa was performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam. Sri Sannidhanam then had Darshan at the shrines of Goddess Sharadamba, Sri Shakti Ganapati and Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Thereafter, the Pattabhisheka Sarga from Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam was read by Sri Sannidhanam at the Pravachana Mandiram and Mahamangalarati to Lord Sri Rama followed.
On Ekadashi (October 22), the Sharadamba Maha Rathotsava and Adda Pallaki Utsava of Sri Sannidhanam took place. A large number of devotees thronged the holy town. Sri Sannidhanam was reverentially carried in the silver Adda pallaki (palanquin) facing the front of the Ratha adorned by Goddess Sharadamba. Darbar was then held where the final chapter of the Durga Saptashati was recited. Mahamangalarati and Ashtavadhana Seva then took place. Tirtha Prasada was distributed to all devotees by Sri Sannidhanam at the Pravachana Mandiram.
The Sharan Navaratri Celebrations ended with Mahabhisheka of the Goddess on Poornima (October 26) followed by Teppotsava taking place in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam.
In the morning, Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam blessed Thiruppugazh bhajan led by Kalakkad Thiruppugazh N.S. Mani on Ashwayuja Poornima at Pravachana Mandir.
Veena-Naada-Samarpanam to Sri Sharadamba
On October 11, With the divine blessings of the Ubhaya Jagadgurus of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Veena-Naada-Samarpanam was inaugurated today at the Sri Sharadamba temple in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam.
Veena-Naada-Samarpanam is a musical Samarpanam to Sri Sharadamba on the auspicious occasion of Sri Sharada Sharan Navaratrotsava. It is a sacred offering of pristine Naada resonating from Sri Sharadamba's own divine Vaadya, the Veena, independent of Saahitya & Artha (lyrics & lyrical meaning) and unaccompanied by percussion, voice or other instruments.
The Samarpanam is inspired by the purport of the Shlokas composed by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji, the 33rd Acharya of the Peetham. The Acharya extols Sri Sharadamba in all Her glory, as She adorns varied Alankaras during the sacred Navarati period.
The underlying Rasa and Bhaava of each Alankara have been brought to life through a series of ten musical offerings, gracefully set to melody by Vidwan Sri Ramana Balachandran. The Sringeri Math is thankful to the Vidwan for weaving together these soulful renditions, through thoughtfully chosen Raagas that embody the essence of each Alankara. This Samarpanam is a free-flow of Manodharma (creative expression), based primarily on the framework of Thaanam (rhythmic improvisation) in the Carnatic music system. Thaanam is the very heartbeat of the Veena, where the Veena finds its richest expression, and is therefore the principal component of this musical Samarpanam at the Most Holy Lotus Feet of the Veena-dhaarini Sri Sharadamba.
At the Sri Sharadamba temple today, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed Sri Sharada Pratishtha Puja and then worshiped Sri Sharadamba adorned in the Hamsavahana Alankara. Thereafter, Jagadguru Sri Sri Sannidhanam, after His worship to Sri Sharadamba adorned in the Hamsavahana Alankara, blessed the silver Veena made as a symbolic offering of the Samarpanam by Guru-Seva Nirata Sri PA Murali, CEO & Administrator of the Sringeri Math. The Veena rendition corresponding to the Hamsavahana Alankara then started resounding in the Sri Sharadamba temple as the Jagadguru distributed Prasada to the Navaratri Seva-kartas.
Extracts of the audio track are uploaded on the Math’s Youtube channel every evening of Navaratri, accompanied by divine visuals of Jagadguru Sri Sri Mahasannidhanam’s worship of Sri Sharadamba in each of the ten Alankaras.
Chatushashti Upachara Puja to Goddess Sri Sharadamba
On the auspicious occasion of Ashwayuja Shukla Dwadashi in Parabhava Samvatsara (October 23), Jaganmata Sri Sharadamba was worshipped with sixty-four sacred offerings for the first time during the Navaratri celebrations at the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. The elaborate worship was performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, accompanied by the chanting of sacred verses composed by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
The rituals included Panchamrita Snana, divine adornment with various Abharanas, and offerings of Gandha, Pushpa, Dhupa, Deepa and Naivedya. Traditional offerings of Veena Vaadana, Nritya, Sangeeta, and Ashwa-Gaja Samarpana formed part of this elaborate worship, reflecting the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of the Peetham.
The Sharannavaratri Mahotsava of Jaganmata Sri Sharadamba is celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur at Sringeri, invoking the divine grace and blessings of the Goddess for the welfare and prosperity of all.
Sri Sureshwaracharya Jayanti Utsava
Ashwayuja Shukla Ekadashi (the day following Vijayadashami) is the Jayanti day of Jagadguru Sri Sureshwaracharya. The Acharya was the foremost of disciples of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, who anointed him as the first Peethadhipati of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham at Sringeri. The Jayanti day also coincides with the Rathotsava and Addapallaki Utsava during Navaratri.
The Jayanti this year was celebrated on October 22, 2026 in an elaborate manner with Shatarudra Abhisheka at the Adhishtanam of Jagadguru Sri Sureshwaracharya. Mahamangalarati took place in the presence of Sri Sannidhanam.
In the evening, a Jayanti Sabha was organised in the Pravachana Mandiram in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam. Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam then blessed with an Anugraha Bhashanam.
Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam offer Suvarna Mala containing Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Jagadguru Sri Sureshwaracharya on the Jayanti day. The event ended with Mahamangalarati at the Samadhi of Jagadguru Sri Sureshwaracharya by Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam.
YouTube links to watch all the videos of Parabhava Samvatsara Sharada Sharan Navaratri Celebrations:
Prathama - Sri Sharada Pratishtha - Hamsavahana Alankara | Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Prathama (Evening) - Hamsavahana Alankara - Brahmi | Sri Sharadamba Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Dwitiya - Hamsavahana Alankara (Brahmi) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava | Sringeri Jagadguru
Dwitiya (Evening) - Hamsavahana Alankara - Brahmi | Sri Sharadamba Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Tritiya - Vrishabhavahana Alankara (Maheshwari) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Tritiya (Evening) - Vrishabhavahana Alankara (Maheshwari) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Chaturthi - Mayuravahana Alankara (Kaumari) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava (Parabhava 2026)
Chaturthi (Evening) - Mayuravahana Alankara (Kaumari) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Panchami - Garudavahana Alankara (Vaishnavi) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Panchami (Evening) - Garudavahana Alankara (Vaishnavi) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Shashthi - Veena Sharada Alankara - Saraswati Avahana - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Shashthi (Evening) - Veena Sharada Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Saptami - Indrani Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026
Saptami (Evening) - Indrani Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Ashtami - Mohini Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026
Ashtami (Evening) - Mohini Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Ashtami - Rajarajeshwari Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Ashtami (Evening) - Rajarajeshwari Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Mahanavami - Simhavahana Alankara (Chamunda) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Mahanavami (Evening) - Simhavahana Alankara (Chamunda) - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Vijaya Dashami - Gajalakshmi Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava 2026 Parabhava
Vijayadashami (Evening) - Gajalakshmi Alankara - Sri Sharada Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Sri Sharadamba Maha Rathotsava and Adda Pallaki Utsava | Sringeri Sharannavaratri Mahotsava
Anugraha Sandesha of Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam - Jayanti of Jagadguru Sri Sureshwaracharya
Thiruppugazh Bhajan - Songs on Bhagavan Sri Subrahmanya composed by Saint Arunagirinathar | Sringeri
Ashwayuja - Purnima | Sri Sharadamba Abhisheka Sahasra Kamalarchana | Sringeri
Teppotsava of Sri Sharadamba in the divine presence of Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya | Tunga
