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Under the guidance of Jagadgurus, Kanchi Math's mission is to bring people together, creating Dharmic awareness, celebrating oneness and harmony, and serving communities with love and humility.
Sri Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti Celebrations
-April 2026
Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s 2535th Jayanti was observed across Punjab with participation marked by great devotion and festivities. Participation from thousands of devotees made it a grand, warm, and lively event. The celebrations were held in Amritsar, Ferozepur, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and other centres across the region.
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Ongoing Activities in Punjab
Annual Sankara Jayanti Celebrations
Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple, Chandigarh (Established 1992)
Each year, Shri Adi Sankara Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion across Amritsar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and surrounding regions. Families come together to participate in sacred poojas and havans such as the Sahasra Kalasa Rudra Abhishekam, Navagraha Havan, Avahanti Havan, Sankaracharya Stotra Parayanam, Upanishad chanting, and keertan. Hundreds of families join these celebrations annually, filling the atmosphere with faith, unity and reverence. The festivities conclude with the offering of Langar (Anna Prasad) to all devotees. See More
Built under the guidance and blessings of the Kanchi Acharyas, this temple stands as a spiritual anchor for devotees in Punjab, with regular poojas, utsavams, and vibrant community worship.
Sankara Eye Hospital, Ludhiana
(Established 2012)
Sankara Eye Hospital began in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu with the blessings and guidance of the Kanchi Acharyas and has since grown into a trusted pan-India healthcare institution known for its compassionate eye care. The Ludhiana centre serves 22 districts across Punjab, offering both free and affordable treatments to thousands each year. Through active outreach in rural and semi-urban areas, it ensures quality eye care reaches even the most under-served communities.