Kalady

Sri Sringeri Shankara Math at Kalady

Kalady, the holy birth place of Jagadguru Adi Shankara Bhagavadpada is a beautif
ul village with rustic simplicity and serenity . It is situated very close to th
e river Periyar(Poorna).
Kalady is a pre-eminent center for inspiration on the banks of the Puma River tha
t purifies every man in thought, word and deed. A visit to Kalady increases tran
quilify, self restraint and other eminent virtues of those engaged in the pursui
t of knowledge. It is the duty of every common man to visit the Holy Kalady, the
birth place of Adi Sankara, and more so any aspirant for liberation, the sanyas
i and those who follow the Advaita school of thought
said Jagadguru Shankaracharyas of Sringeri, Dwaraka, Badari and Puri in joint me
ssage.
Shrine of Sri Shradamba
Kalady, the Adi Shankara Janma Bhumi Kstetram or birth place of Sri Sankara rema
ined obscure till the beginning of 20th century. Jagadguru Sri Sachidananda Shiv
abhinava Narasimha Bharathi Swamigal, the 33rd Peetathipathi of the illustrious
Sringeri guru parampara with the help of Sri Moolam Thirunal Ramavarma Maharaja
of Thiruvitamcore located Kalady. His Holiness built two temples one for Goddess
Sharadamba and one for Sri Sankara. The Kumabhishekam was performed on the ausp
icious Magha shukla dwadasi in the year 1910 (21-02-1910). Then after Kalady gre
w into prominence as a great international pilgrim center. The Maha Swamiji bega
n the conduct of Sri Sankara Jayanthi and Navarathri at Kalady from that time.
In 1927 a veda vedanta patashala was established by Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekhara
Bharathi Mahaswamigal. H.H. also built an agraharam and staff quarters. Diving
the dharmic reign of Jagadguru SriAbhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal there was
a lot of improvement at the temple complex including the construction of a Guest
House for pilgrims.
Shrine of Sri Shankaracharya
The present peetathipathi Sri SriBharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal isreponsiblefor
the all round improvement of the temple and near by places. H.H. takes keen inte
rest in the educational institutions working under his patronage (Sree Shankara
College, Sree Sharada vidyalayam, Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Tech
nology, Adi Shankara Training College, The rigveda patasala and Sri Sankara Scho
ol of Dance and Music are some of the educational centers managed by Sringeri Mu
tt). In 1991 H.H. Sri Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal laid the foundation sto
ne for the Sree Shankaracharya University of Sanskrit at Kalady and gave liberal
donation to the same.H.H. is the Chief Counsellor of the University.
The Temple complex draws a large number of devotees and pilgrims especially duri
ng sri Shankara Jayanthi and Sarada Sarannavarathri festivals. Pilgrims and tour
ists from all parts of India and abroad, visit this temple for spiritual solace
and peace of mind.
Deities
Sri Sakti Ganapati

Sri Sharadamba
Adi Shankara and
Samadhi of Aryamba (Holy mother of Sri Shankara)
Sevas
General
Udayastamana Pooja - Rs.1001
Gou Pooja - Rs.101
Monthly Nakshatracharna for one year
Ashtothara Archana - Rs.200
Trishati Archana - Rs.250
Sahasranamarchana - Rs.300
Ganapati Homam - Rs.700
Monthly Nakshatracharna Endowment fund
Ashtothara Archana - Rs.3000
Trishati Archana - Rs.4000
Sahasranamarchana - Rs.6000
Ganapati Homam - Rs.10000
Sri Shakti Ganapati Sannidhi
Atharvaseersha Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Ganapati Homam - Rs.55
Maha Ganapati Homam - Rs.350
Panchamrita Abishekham - Rs.80
Appam Naivedyam - Rs.55
Modakam Naivedyam (21 Nos.) - Rs.55
Modakam Naivedyam ( 51 Nos.) - Rs.105
Modakam Naivedyam (101 Nos.) - Rs.205
Pradosha Pooja - Rs.55
One day Pooja - Rs.150
Atharva Seersha Pradosha Pooja - Rs.300
Sankatahara Chaturti Pooja - Rs.150
Adi Shankaracharya Sannidhi
Dakshinamoorthy Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Mrityunjaya Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Purusha Sukta Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Ekavara Rudrabhishekham - Rs.80
Ekadasha Rudrabhishekham - Rs.130
Eka kala pooja - Rs.150
Sri Shara Devi Sannidhi
Sri Sukta Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Bhagya Sukta Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Sri Vidya Mantra Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Bala Tripura Sundari Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Aikya Madhya Sukta Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Swayamvara Parvati Mantra Pushpanjali - Rs.20
Sri Chakra Panchamrita Abhishekham - Rs.80
Sri Chakra Pooja - Rs.200
Devi Mahatmya (Saptashathi Parayana) - Rs.250
One day pooja - Rs.150
Sapta Mathruka pooja - Rs.55 each
Aryamba Samadhi
Thailarpanam to Bhara Deepam - Rs.25

Sarpa Sannidhi
Sarpa Pooja - Rs.45
Sarpa Panchamrita Abhishekha - Rs.80
Pada Pooja
Ashtothram - Rs.300
Trishadi - Rs.600
Sahasranamam - Rs.1000
Naivedyas
Payasa Naivedya - Rs.75
Vadai Naivedya - Rs.75
Address & Contact Person
The Honorary Manager,
Sri Sringeri Shankara Math,
Kalady, Eranakulam District - 683574
Kerala.
Phone: 0484-2462350, 0484-2465922
E-mail: sringerikldy@sify.com
Location
Kalady is the village situated in Ernakulam district of Kerala , It is accessibl
e by road and rail alighting at Angamaly. The Kochi International Airport at Ned
umbassery is located nearby from Kalady.
Kalady Bus stand - 1 km
Angamali Railway Station - 7 kms.
Aluva Railway Station - 22 kms.
Cochin Air Port - 7 kms.
Cochin Port Trust - 35 kms.