Aridrotsava takes place early the following morning with the
event commencing with Mahamangalarati
to Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani.
It will be performed in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sannidhanam.
After the Maha-mangala-arati at the Malahanikareshwara temple, Ashtavadhana Seva comprising of Chaturveda Seva, takes place. A large
number of devotees will be present for the Mahamangalaarti and for the grand
procession of the Utsava Murtis of
Lord Malahanikareshwara (as Nataraja) and Goddess Bhavani. The procession includes
three circumambulations around the sanctum sanctorum, with each Pradakshina getting longer and
descending down the hillock. The procession continues along the main streets of
Sringeri and after upacharas and seva, the Utsava Murtis will be taken back to the Malahanikareshwara temple
amidst the chantings of Sri
Shivanandalahari and Sri
Soundaryalahari (composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya).