Udupi: The Sri Krishna Math witnessed traditional Deepavali celebrations with the observance of Enne Shastra (oil ritual) and Tailabhyangana (ritual oil bath), continuing a long-standing custom associated with the festival.
The rituals were performed by Paryaya seer Sri Vedavardhana Teertha of Shiroor Math in the presence of his spiritual teachers, Sri Vidyasagara Teertha of Krishnapur Math and Sri Vidyavallabha Teertha of Kaniyur Math.
Seers perform Enne Shastra at Chandrashala
The traditional Enne Shastra ceremony was held at Chandrashala in Sri Krishna Math as part of the Deepavali festivities. Sri Vedavardhana Teertha performed the ritual in the presence of his Vidya Gurus, following the customary practices observed at the Math during the festival.
The seers first performed the oil ritual for one another before extending the ceremony to devotees present at the Math. The participation of the senior seers and their disciples added to the religious significance of the occasion.
Math staff join Deepavali celebrations
The staff members of the Math also took part in the traditional observance. They performed the oil ritual and followed it with Tailabhyangana, marking the festival in keeping with the customs.
The ceremony brought together seers, scholars, devotees and Math personnel, reflecting the community spirit associated with Deepavali celebrations at Udupi’s Krishna Math.
Scholars and devotees attend the ceremony
Scholars from the Ashta Maths of Udupi attended the programme along with devotees and other dignitaries.
Dr Udayakumar Saralathaya, Diwan of the Paryaya Math, and Shreesh Bhat Kadekar, Parupathyegar, were among those present.
The traditional oil ritual remains an important part of Deepavali observances, symbolising the festival’s cultural and religious practices. The ceremony at Sri Krishna Math marked the occasion with the participation of the seers, their spiritual teachers, devotees and staff.