Mumbai News: Kanchi Shankaracharya Joins Chaitra Navratri Palki Procession At Matunga’s Marubai Gaondevi Temple
Kanchi Shankaracharya Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati joined Chaitra Navratri celebrations at Matunga’s Marubai Gaondevi temple, participating in the palki procession attended by thousands. His 10-day Mumbai visit includes key religious events and leadership forums.

Kanchi Shankaracharya participates in Chaitra Navratri palki procession at Marubai Gaondevi temple in Matunga | File Photo
Mumbai, April 3: Kanchi Sankaracharya Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati, who is on a 10-day visit to the city, took part in the procession of "Palki" of Marubai Gaondevi temple at Matunga on Thursday evening.
Thousands join Palki procession
Thousands of devotees participated in the procession, which was accompanied by dance and devotional music. The Palki procession of Marubai Devi is taken on the last day of Chaitra Utsav at the temple.
Shankaracharya to preside over key rituals
The Shankaracharya, who arrived in Mumbai on April 2, will preside over two significant Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekams in Matunga. The first Kumbhabhishekam will be held at Sri Sankara Mattham on April 6, followed by another at the 300-year-old Marubai Gavdevi Mandir on April 9.
Participation in leadership forum
On April 7, the Shankaracharya will attend Dharmam Chara 2026, a thought-leadership forum focusing on ethics, governance, and responsible leadership in building a Viksit Bharat.
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The event, organised by the Sri Pratyaksha Charitable Trust, under the auspices of the Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, will be held at the International Convention Hall of Bombay Stock Exchange, bringing together leaders from corporate, financial, and policy spheres.
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