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The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

Mar. 3 | This falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Phalgun (February-March). The name means “the night of Shiva”. The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honour of Lord Shiva. Shiva was married to Parvati...

Sri Mahasivaratri – Programe Schedule

Sri Mahasivaratri – Programe Schedule

Mar. 3 | Jai Gurudev ! Om Namah Shivaya ! THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS, SHIVANANDANAGAR SRI MAHA SIVARATRI CELEBRATION PROGRAMME Friday 08th March 2024 5.00 To 6.00 A.M. Brahma-Muhurtha Meditation and prayers, recitation...

Lord Siva and His Lilas

Lord Siva and His Lilas

Mar. 3 | Swami Sivananda Siva is known by the name ‘Girisa’, as He is the Lord of the Mount Kailasa. Siva is called ‘Tryambaka’, because He has a third eye in His forehead, the eye of wisdom (Jnana Chakshus). The word ‘Hara’ is derived from the root...

Siva – The Mystic Night

Siva – The Mystic Night

Mar. 3 | By Swami Krishnananda We conceive God as glory, as creativity and as austerity. Vishnu is glory and magnificence; Brahma is creativity force; and Siva is austerity and renunciation. You might have heard it said that God is the embodiment of six attributes...

The Message of Mahasivaratri

The Message of Mahasivaratri

Mar. 3 | Mahasivaratri is one of the holy days that my guru, Swami Sivananda observed with great intensity and devotion. There are numerous stories in our myths and legends to illustrate the popular belief that Lord Siva is pleased with even unintentional and...

Mahasivaratri Celebration

Mahasivaratri Celebration

Mar. 5 | Photos taken during Mahasivaratri Celebration at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh-Himalayas.

Sri Mahasivaratri Celebration

Sri Mahasivaratri Celebration

Mar. 8 | Photos/Videos taken during Sri Mahasivaratri Celebration at Sri Vishwanatha Mandir, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh-Himalayas. Live Broadcasting Videos

Sri Maha-Sivaratri Celebration

Sri Maha-Sivaratri Celebration

Feb. 23 | Photos, Audio-Videos taken during Sri Maha-Sivaratri Celebration Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh-Himalayas. Sri Maha-Sivaratri Bhajans   1. Bhans and Kirtanas 1 2. Bhans and Kirtanas 2 3. Bhans and Kirtanas 3 4. Bhans and Kirtanas 4 . Click...

Sri Maha Sivaratri

Sri Maha Sivaratri

Mar. 5 | Photos taken during Sri Maha Sivaratri Celebration at Sri Viswanath Temple in  Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh-Himalayas. Sri Maha Sivaratri Live Broadcast Videos [nggallery id=265]

Siva Yoga Sadhana

Siva Yoga Sadhana

Mar. 1 | by Swami Krishnananda SECRET OF PANCHAKSHARA Panchakshara is a Mahamantra which is composed of five letters, Namassivaya. A Mantra is that which removes all obstacles and miseries of one who reflects on it and bestows eternal bliss and immortality. Panchakshara...