Mahashivratri
Our life in the present era is entwined with multiple challenges and mechanisms where machines overtake humans by dictating terms to us. It takes a toll on our physical & psychological well-being making the soul within demanding replenishment of energy often. Seeking refuge in spirituality and finding solace is one of the best ways to fulfil it. Festivals like Mahashivratri precisely offer these in abundance and fill our hearts with unparalleled tranquillity and peace. The festival celebrated in Kashi and all over holds a special place in the hearts of hindus worldwide. On this occasion of Mahashivratri which falls on March 11th, a Maharudrabhishek is being conducted with all the piety and grandeur in Varanasi.
Mahashivratri Event Specifics - Embrace divinity
The Maharudrabhishek is performed under the auspices of a trusted and acclaimed Siddhpeeth temple in Varanasi. 11 priests from the city, well-versed with the rituals and customs would be performing the Maharudrabhishek on the Holy banks of river Ganga. The confluence of celestial powers that descend on the Holy city provide the perfect setting for the pooja. The nitty-gritty of the arrangements is duly taken by experienced professionals who are well accustomed to the preparations required for the Maharudrabhishek. The entire event happening on the banks of Ganga is a sight to behold for the devotees.
The Legend
The worshipping of Ganga is a practise in vogue since the ancient ages and is followed by the devotees till date with the same religious fervour. In the annals of hinduism, worshipping Goddess Ganga offers salvation and it is deeply entrenched among the believers with many attesting to the tenet. Goddess Ganga is forever held in an exalted pedestal as the devotees are bestowed with benevolence of every kind. Lord Shiva or popularly known as Mahadev holds an important position in the hindu pantheon of Gods as the ruler of death. Legend passed on from ages says on one instance Ganga grew furious for some reasons and was determined to flood the planet with her flow. Her intensity was very high and threatened the existence of human life on earth which was to be fully eroded. Lord Shiva intervened and stopped the destruction of the world by stopping Ganga’s flow in his hair locks. He later allowed the flow slowly to save the terrains eternally which made the life of the believers on the banks to prosper with time. This also firmly embellishes the fact that Lord Shiva as the ruler of Ganga.
Live coverage of Mahashivratri
The Maharudrabhishek is cloud broadcasted through a website and devotees can watch the spectacular pooja with all the reverence from the comfort of their homes online. The virtual darshan is enough to create reverberations inside the souls residing in us. The online coverage has an edge over the physical presence at the pooja as in the latter we might even miss out on some important visuals among the crowd thronging the place there. The non-stop coverage of the pooja for 4 hours is best suited for the elderly and busy professionals. With the fear of pandemic yet to completely wear out, it is best suggested to observe the divine event without stepping out of one’s homes.
The significance – astounding scientific facts
With scientific reasoning being the norm these days, many are bound to question the veracity of the significance behind Mahashivratri. It is rightly attributed by the positioning of the earth’s northern hemisphere on the particular day in a typical axis leading to the enormous flux of natural energy generated in the human body. On this auspicious day, nature enhances a person’s spiritual proclivity and propels it to the zenith. The pooja or the prayers performed during this specified time has an exemplary effect on the devotees. By staying awake throughout the night, the spiritual consciousness of a person is elevated and offers a feeling of bliss.
How to book for Maharudrabhishek online?
Participation in the online event for the virtual darshan costs only Rs.1001/- which is to cover the basic costs and is no match joining the precious pooja online. Interested devotees can click on this Maharudrabhishek link to register. It will direct them to a limited access broadcasted live event of Maharudrabhishek. The devotees are entitled to receive the recording of the pooja sankalp. They would also be receiving a rudraksha mala and pooja prasad to the address specified. Please book Maharudrabhishek now and avail the heavy discount.
