UDUPI: Sri Vedavardhana Theertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt become the youngest seer to ascend the Sarvajna Peetha and perform pooja to Lord Krishna on Sunday. A grand paryaya procession commenced from Jodukatte in the early hours of Sunday and saw the participation of thousands of devotees and display of various tableaux. The keys of the mutt and the Akshaya Patra were formally handed over to him by outgoing Puthige Mutt Seer Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji. Later ‘Paryaya Darbar’ took place at Rajangana where the Ashta Mutt pontiffs and the Paryaya Mutt seer delivered benedictory messages, followed by the Mahapuja and Pallapuja to Lord Sri Krishna. Anna Santharpane for around 50,000 people was held from 11.30 am on January 18 at the Krishna Mutt parking area.

Source: Indian Express January 19, 2026 02:52 UTC