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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 […]

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Paramacharya 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.

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New 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 […]

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Arudra 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 […]

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Mandala 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.

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Skanda 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 […]

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Annabhishekam 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 […]

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Navaratri- 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 […]

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Kanya 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 […]

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Sri 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.

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Mumbai 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 […]

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Ram 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.

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Mahashivaratri 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 […]

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Thai 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. 

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Arudra 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 […]

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New 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.

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Annabhishekam 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 […]

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Skanda 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, […]

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Maha 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.

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Navaratri 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. […]

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Ganesh 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.

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Bhagavathi 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 […]

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Sri 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’ […]

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Mahasivaratri 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 […]

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New 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.

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Arudra 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 […]

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Pradosha Pooja December 16 -2021

Pradosha  Pooja on December 16. First Pradosham in the month of Margazhi.

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Pradosha Pooja on December 2 -2021

Pradosha Pooja on Thursday December 2, 2021.

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Karthigai 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

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Pradosha 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.

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Guru Peyarchi 2021

Guru Bhagavan transitioned from Makara Rasi to Kumba Rasi on November 13. Puja at Sri Sankara Mattham.

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Skandha 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 […]

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Pradosham 2-11-2021

Pradosham on Tuesday -Mangalwar-Thriodashi.

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Annabhishekam 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 […]

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Somavara Maha Pradosham October 18 -2021

Somavara Maha Pradosham Pooja Details

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Sarada 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 […]

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Somavara Pradosham 04 October 2021

Somavara Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham today. Navaratri Pooja to begin on Thursday the 7th of October 2021.

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Sani Pradoshamon September 18 -2021

The first Sani Pradosham of Tamil Purattasi month was held at Sri Shankara Mattham on September 18.

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Adi 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 […]

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Sani Pradosham on 4th September

Sani Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham

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Pradosham 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. 

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Bhagavati 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Pradosha 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.

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Somavara Maha Pradosham on June 7

Somavara Maha Pradosham at Sri Shankara Mattham on June 7.

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128th 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 […]

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Somavara 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 , […]

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Shankara 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 […]

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Pradhishta 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Pradosha 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.

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Rama 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 […]

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Vishu 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 […]

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Pradosha 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 […]

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Sri 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Sri 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

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Thaipusam

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 […]

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Pradosham Pooja

First Pradosha pooja in 2021.

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New 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 […]

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Arudhra 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 […]

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Gurupuja – 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.

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Kathikai 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 […]

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Maha 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.

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Guru 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Annabhishekam 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Navaratri 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Pradosham 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.

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Rahu Ketu Peyarchi Sept1 2020

Rahu Ketu Peyarchi pooja at Sri Sankara Mattham on 1st september.

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Pradosham 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.  

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020

Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated in a detailed manner at Sri Sankara Mattham on the 22nd of August 2020 morning.

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Ganesh 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 […]

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Sri 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.    

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Pradosham 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.

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Bhagavathi 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.

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Adi 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 […]

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Guru 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 […]

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Pradosham 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.  

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Pradosham 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.

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Pradosham 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.

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Pradosha 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 […]

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Sri Sankara Jayanti Celebration 2020

The birth anniversary of one of India’s greatest philosopher Adi Shankara is celebrated as Shankaracharya Jayanti.

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Food Distrbution on Akshaya Trithiya & Prathista day

Extending the Prathista Day celebrations, Sri Sankara Mattham Matunga distributed provisions to 250 families

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Prathishta 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.

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God and Soul, Atma and Paramatma, in Hinduism

In Hinduism God is known as Brahman, Isvara, Paramatman or Supreme Self. He is also often addressed

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What is Bhakti or Devotion?

The word is derived from bhakta meaning a person who is attached or loyal to someone, a worshipper, devotee, adorer or faithful attendant.

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Hinduism and Prayers – Need to Know

We meditate upon that adorable effulgence of the resplendent Savitr, the life giver. May he stimulate our intellects.

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Ten Reasons Why Hinduism is a Way of Life

Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life because life, worship and religious duties are inseparable in Hinduism.

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