About Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti
Last updated:
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is observed as birth anniversary of Indian Guru and philosopher Adi Shankara. Adi Shankara was born in Kalady which is situated in Kerala during 788 C.E. and he was disappeared at young age of 32 in year 820 C.E. Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is observed on Panchami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month and currently falls between April and May. Shankaracharya consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanata (अद्वैत वेदान्त) and revived it at a when Hindu culture was on decline. Acharya Shankara's father was Shivaguru Bhatta, and his mother was Aryamba. His father Shivaguru, along with his wife, worshipped Lord Shiva for a long , as a result of which they were blessed with a son. Therefore, they named their son Shankara. When Shankaracharya was three years old, his father passed away. Shankaracharya was extremely learned and talented. Thus, by the age of six, he had become a great scholar, and at the age of eight, he accepted Sannyasa.
Deities & divine forms
Adi Shankara, along with Madhava and Ramanuja, was instrumental in the revival of Hinduism. These three teachers formed the doctrines that are followed by their respective sects even today. They have been the most important figures in the recent history of Hindu philosophy.
How to celebrate Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is observed on Panchami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month and currently falls between April and May. Shankaracharya consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanata (अद्वैत वेदान्त) and revived it at a when Hindu culture was on decline. Acharya Shankara's father was Shivaguru Bhatta, and his mother was Aryamba. His father Shivaguru, along with his wife, worshipped Lord Shiva for a long , as a result of which they were blessed with a son. Therefore, they named their son Shankara. When Shankaracharya was three years old, his father passed away. Shankaracharya was extremely learned and talented. Thus, by the age of six, he had become a great scholar, and at the age of eight, he accepted Sannyasa. Adi Shankara, along with Madhava and Ramanuja, was instrumental in the revival of Hinduism. These three teachers formed the doctrines that are followed by their respective sects even today. They have been the most important figures in the recent history of Hindu philosophy.
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026 — FAQs
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is observed on 2026-04-21.
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is observed as birth anniversary of Indian Guru and philosopher Adi Shankara. Adi Shankara was born in Kalady which is situated in Kerala during 788 C.E. and he was disappeared at young age of 32 in year 820 C.E.
