Suttur, December 16, 2024: The Shivadeepotsava (Kruttika Mahotsava) was celebrated with great fervor on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sri Sutturkshetra, in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Special pooja programs were conducted at the shrine of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji and the temples of Sri Someshwara, Sri Mahadeshwara, Sri Veerabhadreshwara, and Sri Narayanaswamy as part of the festivities.
The evening celebrations featured Mahamangalarathi and a silver chariot praakarotsava, captivating the audience. Students of the JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, presented an invocation, followed by an enlightening discourse by Dr. Gubbigodu Ramesh, State Coordinating Officer, NSS Unit, Department of PU Education.
In his address, Dr. Ramesh emphasized the spiritual and moral essence of Shivadeepotsava, saying, “Leading people from darkness to light, and from ignorance to knowledge, is the true spirit of Shivadeepotsava.” He called on students to develop good values, respect elders, and practice kindness, sharing, and selflessness. He highlighted the enduring relevance of vachana literature, which offers profound wisdom for self-development and societal progress. Dr. Ramesh urged the youth to use social media responsibly, preserving culture, values, and spiritual thought while sharing ideas.
The shrines and temples were adorned with stunning lighting displays, adding charm to the celebrations. Visitors and devotees were delighted by the decorative lights and the lighting of crackers, which added to the festive atmosphere.
The event was attended by seers from Soluru, Baradanapura, Kunduru, Neelakantaswamy, Ragibommanahalli, Magadi Kammatagi, Dandikere, Kallipura, Kunturu, Pura, Kalmata, Maadralli, and Naregyatanahalli maths, along with Haraguru Charamurthy and heads of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha, including Sri S.P. Manjunath, Sri S. Shivakumaraswamy, and Sri S.P. Udayashankar.
Hundreds of devotees and villagers from the surrounding areas witnessed the grand celebrations and received the blessings of the almighty, making Shivadeepotsava a truly memorable occasion.
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- Dr. Gubbigodu Ramesh, State Coordinating Officer, NSS, Department of PU Education, delivering a discourse on the occasion of Shivadeepotsava program held at Sri Sutturkshetra on Friday night.
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- Speical lighting arrangements were made to the shrine of Adijagadguru Sri Shivaratheeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji as part of the Shivadeepotsava. Hundreds of devotees and students participated.
