Sri Sri Abhinava Shankara Bharathi Mahaswami, the 72nd Peethadhipati of the Kudali Sringeri Mahasamasthan, visited Nallanpillaipetral village near Mahabalipuram in Chengalpattu district on Sunday as part of his ongoing Vijaya Yatra to Chennai and Puducherry.
The seer was accorded a traditional welcome by village elders and devotees at the Arulmigu Draupadi Amman Temple.
During his visit, the Mahaswami interacted with villagers at the temple premises and spoke about the role of temples in community life. He stressed that temples should serve not only as centres of worship but also as hubs for education and other socially beneficial activities.
The Kudali Sringeri Mahasamasthan, founded by Adi Shankaracharya nearly 2,500 years ago, is situated at the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers in present-day Karnataka.
According to local residents, this marks the first time that the Peethadhipati of the ancient Kudali Sringeri tradition has visited Nallanpillaipetral village, making the occasion a significant and memorable event for the community.
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