Maha Shivaratri

25.2.1998 - Wednesday

(7 am of 25th February to 6 am of 26th February)


 24th
Tuesday
 6 pm Girija Kalyana
25th
Wednesday
 7 am Suprabhatam, Nadaswara, Prayer, Sri Chakra Archana, Special Rudra Homa by eminent scholars, Jnana Bodha Message by His Holiness, Distribution of Teertham.
   9 am Worship of Moolikeshwara Statue, Divine chanting of the names of Lord Shiva by Bhajan troupes of various Jnana Bodha Sabhas commence.
   12 Noon Poornahuti of Rudra Homa, Release of Ashrama publications and cassettes, Shivaratri message by His Holiness Sri Swamiji. Distribution of Prasadam.
   6 pm Gangotsava ( Colorful procession carrying water pots of the sacred waters of Manasa Sarovara & other holy rivers) Abhisheka by devotees to Sachchidanandeswara Shiva Lingam, Chanting Rudra Prashna of Yajurveda eleven times, Abhisheka to Shiva Lingam eleven times and different decorations to the Shiva Lingam (Sand, flower, Vibhuti, sandal paste, turmeric, Rudraksha, butter etc.,
   Cultural Programmes
   9 pm

1. Carnatic Violin concert by Nada Nidhi Sri T.N. Krishnan and party.

2. Carnatic Vocal concert by Sri. T.N. Seshagopalan and party.

 26th
Thursday
 1 am Bhajans, meditation, healing music & discourse by His Holiness Sri Swamiji.
   6 am Maha Mangalarati to Sachchidanandeswara Lingam, Ashta Avadhana Seva, Distribution of Teertham & Prasadam.