Maha Shivaratri 2015 Celebrations

Hundreds gathered to hear Sri Sri elaborate on the significance of Shivaratri. He said, “Shivaratri is the day of Lord Shiva. Shiva is the Lord of meditation and therefore the Lord of awakening. Shivaratri is thus an occasion to awaken one’s self from all sorts of slumber. It signifies being aware of everything you have and being grateful about it. Be grateful for the happiness which leads to growth, and also for sadness which gives a depth to life."

The celebrations comprised ancient prayer ceremonies and satsangs (music and meditation). A major draw is the Rudrabhishekham, a sacred puja performed by Vedic priests. Explains Sri Sri, "When we chant Vedic mantras, they bring a big change in the environment. That is why this Rudrabhishekham has been performed for thousands of years - for the well-being of all.”