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Mahashivarathri 2012

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Mahashivarathri is the night of Shiva, the Adiyogi. A gift from nature, the unique planetary positions on this night initiate an upsurge of energy in the human system. By staying awake and keeping the spine erect one can reap immense benefits. The exuberant nightlong festival at the Isha Yoga Center sets the ideal ambience for this, with explosive meditations and spectacular musical performances by renowned artists, drawing over a million people. In the presence of Sadhguru, this unrivaled celestial extravaganza opens up the tremendous spiritual possibilities of the night.

 

 
This year, Mahashivaratri falls on 20th February 2012. The celebrations will begin at 5.40 pm with Sadhguru conducting the Pancha Bhuta Aradhana – a process which is a unique opportunity to cleanse the five elements of the body which leads to health and well-being. This is followed by Guru Pooja at the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple to all the spiritual masters.

At the celebration grounds, the festivities begin with chanting by Isha Brahmacharies of Nirvana Shatakam – a chant written by Adi Shankracharya over a millennium ago. This is followed by Sadhguru leading the audience through several preparatory spiritual processes. At the stroke of midnight, Sadhguru initiates the huge gathering into a powerful meditation which is the most awaited event of the night. Annadhanam (a free offering of food) prepared by the volunteers at Isha is served to hundreds of thousands of people on this auspicious night. The celebrations culminate at 6 am with a meditation by Sadhguru.

 
 

Nightlong Sathsang

Guru Pooja Powerful meditation Annadhanam

9pm* Discourse by Sadhguru
2:15am* Question and Answers with the Master

* times may vary

 
 

 

Live performances by musical artists of international repute, interspersed with colourful cultural presentations and Isha’s own home-grown band, Sounds of Isha, mark the night long celebration. The cultural events will comprise concerts by the celebrated singer-composer duo, Colonial Cousins, popular pop-rock singer Kailash Kher, and Dhrupad singer Wasiffuddin Dagar.