Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2022:
Adi Shankara was born in Kalady, Kerala in 788 C.E. From the age of 16-32, Shankaracharya traveled across the country and spread the message of the Vedas. The saint passed away at a young age, but his teachings continued to inspire people across generations.
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ADI SHANKARACHARYA JAYANTI 2022: May 6 marks the 1234th birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya. Adi Shankara, also known as Jagatguru Shankaracharya, continues to be one of the significant religious leaders and philosophers of India. Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is commemorated every year by his devotees during the Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi of Vaishakha or the fifth day of the Full Moon lunar fortnight.
ADI SHANKARACHARYA JAYANTI HISTORY
Adi Shankara was born in Kalady, Kerala in 788 C.E. From the age of 16-32, Shankaracharya traveled across the country and spread the message of the Vedas. The saint passed away at a young age, but his teachings continued to inspire people across generations.
The saint’s birth anniversary is celebrated annually during the Panchami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month and currently falls between April and May. The Hindu saint is known for consolidating the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta and reviving it at a time when Hindu culture was facing decline. It is said that the works of Adi Shankara, along with other Hindu hermits like Madhava and Ramanuja, were instrumental in the revival of Hinduism.
