Special spiritual activities marked the observance of the 2522nd birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya at the Govardhan Math here on Thursday. Early in the morning Brahmins of the Mukti Mandap of Shree Jagannath Temple performed special puja of the idol of Adi Shankar at the Govardhan Math. Many Brahmins, pundits, Sanskrit scholars and intellectuals participated in the Shankaracharya Jayanti.
Speaking on the occasion Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananada Saraswati of Govardhan Math said the teachings of Sri Adi Sankara continue to hold much significance in present-day society. He also highlighted the immense and valuable contributions made by Sri Adi Sankara to the country.
A large number of devotees, including women and children, waited for their turn in the winding queues to get the Jagadguru’s ‘darshan.’ The Shankaracharya also released a spiritual book titled Sadhanara Sabda of Pravat Ranjan Mallick.