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Encountering Mahaperiyava: A scholarly, soul-stirring journey with the Sage of Kanchi
Shri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal (Mahaperiyava), the 68th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, united rigorous Advaita Vedanta with a lived ethic of compassion and service. This academically grounded reflection explains how his padayatra, pedagogy, and daily austerities shaped an enduring model of spiritual leadership. Readers gain a clear overview of his scriptural method, practical household…
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Mahaperiyava’s Living Grace: Academic Portrait of the Sage of Kanchi’s Path to Unity
Shri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal (Mahaperiyava), the 68th Jagadguru of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, exemplified Advaita Vedanta through disciplined practice, inclusive compassion, and service. This academic portrait situates his life within the Shankaracharya Parampara, outlining how padayatra, temple revitalization, and Vedic learning strengthened communities. It clarifies core methods—sadhana-chatuṣṭaya and śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana—while showing how bhakti and karma integrate with…
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March 2026 Pujas at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham: Comprehensive Lunar Calendar and Guide
This in-depth guide aligns March 2026 pujas at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham with the Hindu lunar calendar, mapping them across Falgun–Chaitra (North), Phalguna–Chaitra (Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati), Falgun–Chaitra (Bengali Panjika), and Masi–Panguni (Tamil). It explains how tithis drive temple observances, why local Panchang rules matter, and how to plan darshan around Purnima, Amavasya, Pradosham, Ekadashi,…