Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Sree Sarada Peetham, Sringeri
Sri Sri Bharati Theertha Mahasannidhanam
Sri Sri Vidhusekhara Bharati Mahasannidhanam
The history of Sree Sringeri Sarada Peetham starts from 820 AD from the time of Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavath Pada. Since then the Peetham is adorned and served by 35 Sankaracharyas in the past 12 centuries. All of them dedicated themselves in propagating the Advaita philosophy and the values of Sanadhana Dharma.
His Holiness, the Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Mahaswamigal who adorns the throne of transcendental wisdom as the 36th Sankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sree Sarada Peetham, Sringeri mutt is our present patron.
His Holiness is known for His great spiritual eminence, and is considered as one of the best traditional scholars of the time. As a jnani par excellence, He can come down to the level of the common man and lucidly explain the intricacies of Sastras and the essentials of Vedanta. He is known for leading a life of meditation dwelling in a transcendental state.
Sri Sri Vidhushekara Bharati Swamigal is the 37th Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham.