Bhoomipuja of the mantapas for the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji Jatra Mahotsav, commemorating the 38th Punya Smarane of His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswami, was held on Friday, December 6, at Sri Sutturkshetra. The ceremony took place in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, with Haraguru Charamurthy, Heads of JSS Institutions, and others in attendance.
Suttur, December 12, 2024: The 38th Punyaradhane of His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji was observed with devotion and grandeur at Sri Sutturkshetra. Special poojas, Rudrabhisheka, Ashtottara, and other rituals were performed at the shrine of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
As part of the observance, the Bhoomipooja of the mantapas for the upcoming Jatra Mahotsava of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji, scheduled to be held from January 26 to 31, 2025, was also conducted with great reverence.
A preparatory meeting for the Jatra Mahotsava was held with the participation of villagers from surrounding areas and esteemed seers from various mathas, including Vatalu, Alamatti, Kuderu Shankaramath, Bettadapura, Neelakantaswamy Math, Ramapura, Dandikere, Harave, Chikkatuppuru, Huliyurudurga, Chunchahalli, Naviluru, Kuderu, Kunduru, Paduguru, Honnalagere, Nanjangud, Maadalli, Ragibommanahalli, Kesavatturu Math, and Haraguru Charamurthy. Office-bearers of the Srimath and a large number of devotees also actively participated.
The meeting paid heartfelt condolences to the late Jatra Mahotsava committee members, Sri Siddalingappa of Alatturu Gowda and Sri Kumarappa of Jeemarahalli, for their contributions to the festivities.
The event began with a warm welcome address by Prof. Subbappa, followed by a vote of thanks from Sri C.V. Basavaraju. The program was compered by Sri H.L. Prakash, with an invocation rendered by the students.
The preparations and rituals reflect the spiritual significance and collective efforts that mark the annual Jatra Mahotsava as a deeply revered event in the region.
Special alankara at the shrine of His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, commemorating the 38th Punyasmarane, on Friday, December 6, at Sri Sutturkshetra.