Shankaracharya-Jagadguru
Shankara Jayanthi or Shankaracharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Shankaracharya who is considered as the greatest philosophers in Hinduism and all the religions in the world. In 2026, Shankara Jayanti date is April 21.
Shankara Jayanti is observed on Vaisakha Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright half of Vaisakha masam or Vaisakh month. Jagadguru Shankaracharya, also known as Shankara, was born in Kalady which is an agraharam (a Brahmin village) in Kerala. Shankara was the first and foremost philosopher who explained the concepts of “Aatma” (soul), “Paramathma” (divine soul), “Vairagya” (renunciation) and “Moksha” (salvation). He wrote Bhashyas or commentaries on all Vedas, and ithihasas like Bhagvad Gita. He established many Maths or Peethas all over India.
Shankara Jayanti is celebrated with utmost fervor in Shankara Maths all over India. Shringeri Sharada Peetham in Karnataka, and Kalady Shankara Temple in Kerala, Shankar Math in Hyderabad, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha in Kanchipuram are some places where the celebrations attract a large number of devotees.
Significance
Adi Shankaracharya:
- Revived Sanatana Dharma during a time of philosophical decline
- Established the doctrine of non-duality (Advaita) — teaching that the individual soul and Brahman are one
- Founded four major monasteries (Mathas) across India
- Wrote profound texts like:
- Vivekachudamani
- Bhaja Govindam
- Atma Bodha
How is it Celebrated?
Devotees observe the day with:
- Special pujas and homas in temples and mutts
- Chanting of Shankara stotras and Vedantic texts
- Discourses on Advaita philosophy
- Visiting Shankaracharya temples and spiritual centers
Major celebrations happen at places associated with him, like:
- Kalady (Kerala)
- Sringeri
- Kanchipuram
Spiritual Message
Shankara Jayanti reminds us of a powerful truth:
“Brahma Satyam, Jagan Mithya, Jivo Brahmaiva Na Aparah”
(The Absolute is real, the world is transient, and the individual soul is not different from Brahman.)
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Kashmir was the land of sages and Saints , it got its name from Kashyap muni. Adi guru Shankaracharya came and meditated here . Famous saint Abhinav gupta was from here. Srinagar got its name from Sri chakra located in the city. There are many sages who were from here or who came here in search of knowledge. This land of knowledge, spiritualisms and pace is disturbed a lot today due to ignorance. Let’s restore Kashmir to its ancient glory. This can happen only with help of god. Let’s us all pray together to god so that we come to Kashmir as an Avatara as bring peace here..
Every year we celebrate shankarajayanti to remember great Saint Adi shankaracharya. On this day let us visit Srinagar shankaracharya hill and pray for peaceful Kashmir and One India Strong India. ,
This year 2017 Shankarajayanti is on April 30, do not forget to pray for #PeacefullKashmir #OneIndiaStrongIndia on this day
Time has come to seek divine intervention for the Kashmir problem. Let’s pray for Peaceful Kashmir and One India Strong India on April 30 2017 Shankarajayanti at Shankaracharya hill Srinagar. The best way to remember and follow teachings of Adi guru Shankaracharya is to pray for Kashmir on Shankarajayanti. Many sages came to Kashmir in search of knowledge .As we know Kashmir the land of sages and Saints got its name from Kashyapa muni. Saint Abhinav gupta was from here. Adi guru Shankaracharya meditated here. The land of knowledge and spiritualisms is disturbed today due to ignorance. Let’s restore Kashmir to its ancient glory. Let’s us all pray together to god to send a saint again who will restore Peace, Knowledge and Spiritualism back in Kashmir. #PeacefullKashmir #OneIndiaStrongIndia
Swami Vishwatamanand Sarswati enter Shankaracharya hill at Srinagar on April 30 Shankarajayanti, He came offered the prayers and gave the message of a strong and Peaceful Bharat.
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Yatris having langar at Shankaracharya hill at Srinagar on April 30 Shankarajayanti, More and More yatris are coming and praying for peaceful Kashmir and One India Strong India at Shankaracharya hill srinagar.
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One India Strong India volunteers – Bharat mata ki Jai at shankaracharya hill Srinagar April 30 shankarajayanti
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veda chanting by kanchi team at lal chowk, Srinagar J&K in presence of Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati maharaj will soon bring peace at Kashmir as part of Shankarajayanti . It is first time that the place which is sometimes known for violence has witnessed veda chanting. BY devine blessings the few misguided Youngsters will leave the path of violence and will return to shanti marga soon.
people pray for One India Strong India and Peace in Kashmir at Shankarcharya hill Srinagar on Shankarajayanti
Sadhus and yatris came to Shankarcharya hill Srinagar on Shankarajayanti, and offered prayers for One India Strong India and Peace in kashmir.