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Maha Shivratri Celebration 2024
Mahasivaratri was celebrated on March 8 on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna . This is a sacred occasion for Lord Siva.. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha. The festival commemorates […]
Read MoreParamacharya aradhana 2024
The 30th Annual Aradhana of Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati swamigal was held on January 8 at Sri Sankara Matham.After Pavamana homam, students of Sri Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Vidhyalaya presented Pancharatna Kritis.Some devotees also performed Pada Poojai. Annadhanam was given at the end.Mahaperiyava attained Mukti on January 8,1994.
Read MoreNew year 2024 pooja
On the occasion of the New Year’s day, Sri Sankara mattam, Matunga celebrated with Vishwa Shanti homam, Atharva Seersha Maha ganapathi homam, Lakshmi Kubera homam and Navagraha shanti homam for Universal peace, happiness, and prosperity. Navagrahas play a major role in our lives and worship of the grahas by doing Shanti homam will mitigate our day […]
Read MoreArudra Darisanam december 2023
Arudra Darisanam or Arudra Darshan takes place on a full moon in the Tamil month of Margazhi . It is the longest night of the year. It celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva as Nataraja. Special pujas and rituals are held on the day at the temple. Sri Sankara Mattham celebrated Arudra darshanam with Upanishad and […]
Read MoreMandala Pooja Sasta Preeti 2023
Matunga based Sri Sankara Mattham celebrated the first Mandala Pooja at the Mattham premises. After performing Maha Ganapathy homam and Rudrabhishekam , several devotees participated in the Ayyappa Sahasranama archana with bil leaves and flowers.reciting Ayyappa stotram. This was followed by Sasta Preeti Ayyappa Bhajan by Shri Satish and Shri Santosh & party.
Read MoreSkanda Sashti 2023
Skanda Sashti , a Hindu religious festival to honour Lord Muruga , also called Karthik or Subramanya , son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi , was celebrated at Sri Sankara Mattham and other temples in Matunga . On this occasion nearly 30 Brahmacharis boys were felicitated with new Dhoti and other religious materials and were […]
Read MoreAnnabhishekam at Shankara Mattham 2023
Annabhishekam celebration at Sri Shankara Mattham, Matunga. Anna Abhishekam is the process of bathing the deity Lord Shiva in the form of Shivalinga with cooked rice, butter and then decorated with fruits, vegetables. This divine ritual is performed on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Aippasi . Performing this ritual once a year […]
Read MoreNavaratri- Chandi Homam
On the ninth day of Navaratri festival which is also the day of Saraswati pooja and Aayudha pooja, many temples who have nine –day Navaratri festivals conduct Satha Chandi homam( Haven) and Sri Vidhya homam. Chandi Homam is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, a form of Goddess Durga. She killed many evil demons to protect the gods and humans […]
Read MoreKanya pooja at Sri Sankara Mattham
Kanya pooja or Kumari Pooja is being performed at Sri Sankara Mattham, Matunga. It is an important ritual during Navratri. It involves worshipping young girls between the ages two to ten,who represent various forms of Goddess Durga. Kanya pooja is believed to bring Blessings, success and happiness to the one performing. Mattham priest is showering […]
Read MoreSri Sarada Navratri 2023
Sri Sarada Navratri celebration is being held at Mattham from October 15 to 24.There are special homams and special poojas and also Nakshatra homams. Mattham also kept ‘Golu’ at the entrance of the temple.There will be Saraswati Pooja and Ayudha pooja on October 23 and Vijaya Dasami on October 24.
Read MoreMumbai Shankara Mattham performs Bhagavathi Seva 2023.
Sri Sankara Mattham at Matunga,Mumbai conducted Bhagavathi Seva, which is an ancient Vedic puja ceremony done to restore balance in the environment and bring peace within us and the world. The puja is done in the month of Aadi at temples and homes after the Sunset. Aadi month is considered very auspicious for spiritual activities. Parashakthi […]
Read MoreRam Navami 2023
The nine-day Ram Navami festival concluded at Sri Sankara Mattham on March 30. Several homams were conducted during nine days and on the Sri Ram Navami day poornahuti was held and the priests performed abhishekams on all the temple idols.
Read MoreMahashivaratri 2023
All Siva temples in Mumbai celebrated Maha Sivaratri also called “The Great Night of Shiva, on February 18 . The festival is observed by fasting, praying, and offering devotion to Lord Shiva. Fasting on Shivaratri is considered to be extremely auspicious and is believed to bring blessings and fulfillment of desires. According to legend, Mahashivaratri marks […]
Read MoreThai Poosam 2023
Thaipusam was celebrated at Sri Sankara Mattham. The idol of Muruga was bathed with Sandal Paste, Panchamrudham, honey and milk. Then covered with Golden Kavacham and flowers.
Read MoreArudra darshanam 2023
The day of the cosmic dance As per the scriptures, Arudhra signifies the bright-golden red flame, which is a result of anger that was displayed by Lord Shiva, in the form of Nataraja, performing the divine dance. The Cosmic dance of Lord Shiva represents activities of creation, protection, and destruction. This day is observed on […]
Read MoreNew Year Pooja 2023
On the occasion of the New year day, Sree Sankara mattham, Matunga had organised Vishwa Shanthi homams Ganapathi homam, Lakshmi Kubera homam , Navagraha shanti homam and Nakshatra Shanti homams for universal peace and welfare of the mankind. Poornahuti was conducted at the end of the homams.
Read MoreAnnabhishekam 2022
Sri Sankara Matam in Matunga the idol of Shiva Linga was covered with cooked rice mixed with butter and decorated with vegetables and fruits . It is called “Annabhishekam”. This signifies how important is Annam –rice for humanity and how important for us to utilize it without any wastage. It is believed , having a look […]
Read MoreSkanda Sashti 2022
On the occasion of Skanda Sashti celebration , Sri Sankara Mattham at Matunga, conducted Ruthra abhishekam, milk, Curd and holi water bathing on the idol of Lord Muruga’s which was later decorated with flowers. On this occasion 35 young boys between the age group of 7 and 21 years were felicitated and were given Dhoti, brass vessels, […]
Read MoreMaha Navami 2022
On the concluding day of the Navaratri festival at the Sri Sankara Mattham ,,araswathi puja was performed followed by Sathachandi Homam, Sri Vidhya Homam , Vasordhara homam and Poornahuti. Thereafter Mahakalasa Abhishekams were performed on all idols in the premises.
Read MoreNavaratri 2022
Sri Sarada Navarathri Mahotsavam at Sri Sankara MatthamNine day Sri Sarada Navaratri Mahotsavam is being held at Sri Sankara Mattham , Matunga.Special homams are held daily in the morning and evening by Srividya Upasakas to appease Sri Devi and other Devadas for invoking their blessings for mitigating our sufferings and day-to-day problems.Also there are Lalita Navavarana pooja,Suvasini Pooja and Kanya poojas. […]
Read MoreGanesh Chaturthi 2022
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated at Shankara Mutt on August 31, Various abhishekams and poojas were performed. Morning Ganapathi homam and later the idol was bathed with Panchamrutham, Sandal paste and Vibhoothi and then decorated with flowers.
Read MoreBhagavathi Seva 2022
Bhagavathi Seva is a unique ritual performed in the Tamil month of Aadi for the Supreme Mother Goddess based on the Tantrik rituals and Agama Principles of worship. This is a powerful worship, which consists of invoking the energy of the Goddess in a large lamp kept on a hand-drawn diagram of coloured lotus, which is the symbol […]
Read MoreSri Shankara Jayanthi 2022
The 1234 th birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya wascelebrated at the Sri Sankara Matam ,Matunga. Rudra Japam, homams and Abhishekam were held in the temple. Adi Sankaracharya played a great role in the revival of Hindu philosophy. Regarded as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Adi Shankaracharya had catalysed his works towards the revival of ‘Sanathan Hinduism’ […]
Read MoreMahasivaratri celebrations 2022
Mahasivaratri at Sri Shankara Mattham. Mahasivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the Lord Shiva. The festival is observed on Chaturdashi Tithi Krishna Paksha ,fourteenth day during the waxing phase of the Lunar cycle in the Phalgun month. Among the 12 Shivratri celebrated in a year Maha Shivratri is the most important […]
Read MoreNew Year 2022 Homams- Vishwa Shanthi Homams
Sri Sankara Mattham conducted Atharvaseersh Maha Ganapathy Homam, Lakshmi Kubera Homam, Nakshatra Shanti Homam and Navagraha Shanti homams on January 1, 2022, for Universal peace and Prosperity.
Read MoreArudra darisanam 2021
ARUDRA DARSHANAM at Sankara Mattham , Matunga K.A.Viswanathan Arudhra Darshanam or Thiruvathirai is a Hindu festival celebrated in the South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Arudra means “sacred big wave”, using which this universe was created by Lord Shiva about 132 trillion years ago. It takes place on the full moon night in the Tamil month of Margazhi […]
Read MorePradosha Pooja December 16 -2021
Pradosha Pooja on December 16. First Pradosham in the month of Margazhi.
Read MoreKarthigai deepam 2021
Karthigai deepam also called Kartik Purnima was celebrated in Mumbai at Sri Sankara Mattham. The entire temple was lit up with lamps and vedic pandits recited veda parayanam. This parayanam will be held in the evenings throughout the Karthigai month. There will also be Surya namaskaram in the mornings. -K.A.Viswanathan
Read MorePradosha Pooja 16-11-2021
Pradosha Pooja on November 16,2021. Mattham also felicitated Mr. Chandru , a Managing committee member who is leaving Mumbai to settle in Bangalore.
Read MoreGuru Peyarchi 2021
Guru Bhagavan transitioned from Makara Rasi to Kumba Rasi on November 13. Puja at Sri Sankara Mattham.
Read MoreSkandha Shashti Nov 2021
Sri Shankara Mattham celebrates Skandha Shashti. Sri Shankara Mattham celebrates Skandha Shashti. Skanda Shashti was celebrated at Sri Shankara Mattham, Matunga. After reciting Rudra Japam , the Muruga idol was bathed with holy water, milk, dhahi and then decorated with silver kavacham( shield) and flowers. Skanda Sashti also known as Kumar Sashti is a popular […]
Read MoreAnnabhishekam 2021
Annabhishekam is a unique ritual that invokes the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this day Shiva Linga, the symbol of Lord Shiva’s energy is hydrated with the traditional items such as Holy water, Turmeric Powder , Sandalwood paste, milk,honey curd and sacred ash. Then the idol is covered with cooked rice, butter and vegetables. It […]
Read MoreSarada Navaratri 2021
Sri Sankara Mattham opened the door to celebrate the nine-day festival as Sarada Navaratri . The mattham has informed the devotees that the entire celebrations will be beamed live on their website and they can watch from home as the entry will be restricted due to government order , There will be various types of homams to appease […]
Read MoreSomavara Pradosham 04 October 2021
Somavara Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham today. Navaratri Pooja to begin on Thursday the 7th of October 2021.
Read MoreSani Pradoshamon September 18 -2021
The first Sani Pradosham of Tamil Purattasi month was held at Sri Shankara Mattham on September 18.
Read MoreAdi Sankara idol re-installed
The idol of Adi Shankara was re-installed at Sri Shankara Mattham on September 16, performing homams , bathing the idols and Gopuram with holy water, and Abhishekams with milk, honey, Sandal paste, with the chanting of Vedic verses by pandits. The idol was taken out of the Sanctum a few months back to conduct major […]
Read MorePradosham on 5th August 2021
Pradosha pooja for Lord Shiva was held on August 5th. With Covid restriction still in force, the pooja had to be conducted with in house priests.
Read MoreBhagavati seva 2021
Mumbai Sankara Mattham performs Bhagavathi Seva K.A.Viswanathan As part of the Aadi month, which is considered as sacred month for Hindus , most of the Kerala temples and Brahmin houses, all over the country will be performing a special Devi Puja named Bhagavathi seva. Bhagavati is Goddess Shakthi, who combines in herself, supreme power and […]
Read MorePradosham Pooja on July 7,2021
Pradosha pooja for Lord Shiva was held on July 7th. With Covid restriction still in force, the pooja had to be conducted with in house priests. No public participation was allowed.
Read MorePradosha pooja on June 22 – 2021
Pradosha pooja for Lord Shiva was held on June 22. With restriction still in force, the pooja had to be conducted with in house priests. Navavarana pooja was also held simultaneously for Devi.
Read MoreSomavara Maha Pradosham on June 7
Somavara Maha Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham on June 7.
Read More128th Jayanthi of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal
Due to the Pandemic several people especially in the lower class have no income or lost their job and no end to lockdown insight, are finding it difficult even for a living. To mitigate their hardships, Sri Shankara Hindu Mission an organization started by the late Sankaracharya of Kanchi Peetam Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, in […]
Read MoreSomavara Pradosham May 2021
Somavara Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham Somavara (Monday) Pradosham was celebrated at Sri Shankara Mattham on May 24. Offering pujas & special rituals to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati on Monday’s Pradosham helps to gain abundant wealth and reduces the malefic effects of Chandra Dosha. Lord Shiva protects one against foes trying to destabilise , […]
Read MoreShankara Mattham celebrates Adi Shankara Jayanthi 2021
K.A.Viswanathan Mumbai ,May 17,2021 Sri Shankara Jayanthi . 1233rd birth anniversary of Guru Adi Shankaracharya, was celebrated at the Sri Shankara Mattham , Matunga Mumbai .As per Hindu Panchang the birth anniversary is observed on Panchami tithi , during Shukla paksha of Vaisakha month. Due to restriction the celebration was conducted by selected with out […]
Read MorePradhishta day and Akshaya Tritiya 2021
Sri Shankara Mattham , which was consecrated in the present location in the year May 1978 celebrated its 43rd Pradhishta day and also Akshaya Tritiya .The day began with different homams and also Kalasa pooja and Kalasa Abhishekams . This day is believed to be the beginning of Treta Yuga. Akshaya Tritiya is ruled by […]
Read MorePradosham 9 May
Pradosha pooja was held at the Sri Shankara Mattham on 9th of May. Due to Coivd restrictions, very few pandits were invited to participate and conduct the pooja.
Read MorePradosha pooja 25th April 2021
Pradosha pooja was held at the Sri Shankara Mattham on April 25. Due to restrictions, very few pandits were invited to participate and conduct the pooja.
Read MoreRama Navami 2021
Seeking Divine help to end Pandemic K.A.Viswanathan The festival Rama Navami commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his prosperous and righteous reign. Ramrajya (the reign of Rama) has become synonymous with a period of peace and prosperity. It is generally celebrated with great devotion across the nation and every region has its […]
Read MoreVishu 2021
Vishu- Kerala new year day was celebrated on April 14. Malayalees celebrate this day by keeping Vishu Kani. This is Kerala’s harvest festival marks the first day of the month Medam, the ninth month in the solar calendar followed in Kerala. The items kept in Vishu Kani includes rice, golden lemon, golden cucumber, coconut cut open, jack fruit, betel […]
Read MorePradosha pooja – April 9 2021
Pradosha pooja also called Pradosh Vrat was celebrated on April 9, with selected in-house priests without allowing devotees, due to government pandemic restrictions. The idol of Shiva Linga was bathed with Milk, Dhahi, honey Sandal paste, rose water and then was decorated with flowers. Pradosham is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Some […]
Read MoreSri Shankara Mattham celebrates Mahashivaratri
K.A.Viswanathan Mumbai , March 11 : Mahashivaratri which means “The Great Night of Shiva” is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated remembering the Lord on the Chaturdashi Tithi on the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. Out of the 12 Shivaratri in the year, the Mahashivaratri […]
Read MorePradosham Pooja 9th Feb 2021
Pradosham pooja was held on the 9th of Feb at the temple premises starting at 4pm in the evening. With the easing of norms devotes are allowed to come to the temple and take darshan in limited numbers with social distancing and other SOPs- put by the management in place.
Read MoreSri Adisankarabhagavatpadakrta Book Release
The book on Sri Adisankarabhagavatpadakrta – ShatastotraRatnakarah( Stotras by Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavatpada) was officially released on 10th of January 2021. Copies of the book can be availed from Sri Sankara Mattham Matunga for an amount of Rs.350/- Book Cover First Page Second Page
Read MoreThaipusam
Thaipusam is actually derived from Thai which means “10th”, and Pusam meaning “when the moon is at its brightest”. It is thus celebrated in the month of Thai (10th month according to the Tamil Almanac) on the day when the moon passes through the star “Pusam”. Thaipusam is a day of prayers and penance. Thaipusam […]
Read MoreNew Year Pooja 2021
New Year prayers for Universal PeaceOn the occasion of New year 2021, the Sri Shankara Mattham, Matunga, Mumbai conducted Vishwa Shanti Homams for universal peace, prosperity and happiness. Four Homams Athartvaseersha Maha Ganapathi Homam, Lakshmi Kubera Homam, Nakshatra Shanti Homam and Navagraha Shanti Homam were conducted under the supervision of the Mattham high priest Sri […]
Read MoreArudhra Darshanam
COSMIC DANCE OF NATARAJA-ARUDRA DARSHANAM CELEBRATED AT SANKARA MATTHAM ,MUMBAI Arudhra Darshanam or Thiruvathirai is a Hindu festival celebrated in the South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Arudra means “sacred big wave”, using which this universe was created by Lord Shiva about 132 trillion years ago. It takes place on the full moon night in […]
Read MoreGurupuja – Karthigai month 2020
On the occasion of the last Thursday of the month of Karthigai month, the Mattham conducted various pujas for Guru Bhagavan starting with Rudra japan and bathed the idol with milk, Dhahi, sandal paste, rose water and then decorated with Gold Kavacham and flowers.
Read MoreKathikai Deepam at Shankara Mattham on 29-11-2020
Karthikai Deepam Tamilians and Keralites all over the country celebrate it as Karthikai Deepam when they light rows of lamps both in houses and temples. The day of Karthigai Deepam is fixed based on Tamil Solar Calendar. It falls in the month of Karthikai when Karthigai Nakshatra prevails. This is also the time when Karthigai Nakshatra […]
Read MoreMaha Pradosham Nov 27 – 2020
Maha Pradosham was conducted on Friday the 27th of November with tight entry restrictions. Devotees were allowed to come in and should leave after the darshan. Lord Shiva was bathed with milk, Dhahi, Bilwa leaves, vibhoodhi, Chandan and then was decorated with flowers. Then deeparadhana was performed.
Read MoreGuru Peyarchi 2020
Guru peyarchi was held on November 15 at Sri Shankara Mattham. The function started with Ganapathy Homam, Nakshatra Shanthi Homam and Dakshnamurthy homam. Later the idol of Guru was bathed with holy water and then decorated with flowers and Aarathi was performed. Before the start of the function in the morning, the secretary S.Sivasubramanian did […]
Read MorePradosham November 13
Pradosham Pooja on the 13th of November 2020 for Lord Shiva. Due to the on going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction. Prasadam was made available at the gate after the pooja for the devotees.
Read MoreAnnabhishekam at Mumbai Shankara Mattham
K.A.Viswanathan Annabhishekam is a unique ritual that invokes the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this day, Shiva Lingam, the symbol of Lord Shiva’s energy, is hydrated with the traditional Abhishekam items such as holy water, turmeric powder, sandalwood paste, milk, sugarcane juice, honey, coconut water, curd and sacred ash. On completion, the idol is entirely covered […]
Read MorePradosham Pooja October 28 2020
Pradosham Pooja on the 28th of October 2020 for Lord Shiva. Due to the on going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction. Prasadam was made available at the gate after the pooja for the devotees.
Read MoreNavaratri 2020
The nine-day Navaratri festival which is celebrated with pomp and devotion begun on October 17. At the Sri Sankara Mattham, Matunga which is celebrating the festival as Saradha Navaratri by keeping a small 4 ft idol of Durga, and performing poojas and Homams like Sadachandi Mahayagnam, Sri Chandi Navavrana pooja, Sapthasathi parayanam , Sri Lalitha Navavarana pooja and Moola mantra homam. The special […]
Read MorePradosham pooja September 29 2020
Pradosham Pooja on the 29th of September 2020. Due to the on going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction. Prasadam was made available at the gate after the pooja for the devotees.
Read MorePradosham on 15th September
Pradosham Pooja on the 15th of September 2020. Due to the on going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MoreRahu Ketu Peyarchi Sept1 2020
Rahu Ketu Peyarchi pooja at Sri Sankara Mattham on 1st september.
Read MorePradosham August 30 2020
Pradosham Pooja on the 30thof August 2020. Due to the on going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MoreGanesh Chaturthi 2020
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated in a detailed manner at Sri Sankara Mattham on the 22nd of August 2020 morning.
Read MoreGanesh Chaturti Celebrations 2020
Program details 1) 10.00 a.m. Ekadasa rudrabhishekam 2) 11.30 a.m. Deeparadhana 3) 6.00 p.m. Sahasranama archana 1) Ganapathi Homam Rs.100/- 2) Ekdasa Rudrabhishekam Rs.100/- 3) Sahasranama Archana Rs.100/- 4) Chandana Kappu Rs.200/- NEFT/RTGS DETAILS : SYNDICATE BANK – MATUNGA BAZAAR BRANCH A/C NO. 50392010001631 IFSC CODE : SYNB0005039 Please send email giving […]
Read MoreSri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Jayanthi
5th August 2020 is the Avatara Jayanthi day of the 69th Acharya Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. A small pooja was conducted in the temple premises keeping the government directions on the ongoing pandemic.
Read MorePradosham August 1st 2020
Sani Pradosham Pooja on the 1st of August 2020. Due to the already going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MoreBhagavathi seva – Adi Masam
Mumbai Sankara Mattham performs Bhagavathi seva K.A.Viswanathan As part of the Aadi month, which is considered as sacred month for Hindus , most of the Kerala temples and Brahmin houses, all over the country will be performing a special Devi Puja named Bhagavathi seva. Bhagavati is Goddess Shakthi, who combines in herself, supreme power and […]
Read MorePradosham and Adi Masam Pooja July 18 2020
Pradosham Pooja on the 18 th of July 2020. Due to the already going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction. Adi Masam started on 16th of July 2020 and the specific Adi Massam pooja is conducted at the temple for Devi also.
Read MoreAdi Masam 2020 Pooja Details
Sri Gurubhyo Namaha Special Poojas during the month of Adi (Kataka) from 16th July 2020 to 16th August 2020 1 Maha Ganapathi Homam Rs.50/- 2 Daily Abhishekam To Shree Chakra Maha Meru, Sahasranama Archana To Devi – Evening Rs.100/- 3 Bhagavathi Seva – Friday – 31.07.2020 Rs.200/- NEFT/RTGS DETAILS : SYNDICATE BANK – MATUNGA […]
Read MoreGuru Pournima 2020
Guru Pournima was celebrated at Sri Sankara Mattham Matunga Mumbai in the evening of 4th of July 2020. Due to the already going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction. Guru Purnima also known as Vyasa Purnima marks the birthday of Ved Vyasa. Vyasa was […]
Read MorePradosham Pooja on the 2nd of July 2020.
Pradosham Pooja on the 2nd of July 2020. Due to the already going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MorePradosham June 18th 2020
Pradosham Pooja on the 18th of June 2020. Due to the already going pandemic no devotees are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MorePradosham 3rd June 2020
Pradosham Pooja amidst the cyclone threat in Mumbai on the 3rd of June. Due to the already going pandemic no devotes are allowed to attend any functions in the temple as per the governments instruction.
Read MorePradosha pooja on 20th May
Pradosham is a bimonthly occasion on the thirteenth day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It is connected with the worship of god Shiva. At Sri Sankara Mattham it is done in the most elaborate and unique way in the whole country. The puja includes Mahanyasa Japam, Ekadasa Rudreabhishekam and concludes with Trishati Archana […]
Read MoreSri Sankara Jayanti Celebration 2020
The birth anniversary of one of India’s greatest philosopher Adi Shankara is celebrated as Shankaracharya Jayanti.
Read MoreFood Distrbution on Akshaya Trithiya & Prathista day
Extending the Prathista Day celebrations, Sri Sankara Mattham Matunga distributed provisions to 250 families
Read MorePrathishta day pooja and Akshaya Thritheeya celebrations
Akshaya Thritheeya day was celebrated at Sri Shankara Mattham Matunga Mumbai with the help of existing priests and staff.
Read MoreGod and Soul, Atma and Paramatma, in Hinduism
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Read MoreHinduism and Prayers – Need to Know
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Read MoreTen Reasons Why Hinduism is a Way of Life
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