Mahashivaratri

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Program Anaadi Foundation's Shivarathri celebration is a night full of awareness, learning and awakening in the divine presence of Agastya Maharishi, Kriya Babaji and Adi Sankaracharya at the Kriya Dhyanalayam. ~ Ashtalinga Pooja around Iyvar Malai ~ Agni Kriya ~ Anaadi Shiva Katha ~ Performance by Dharma Gurukulam children ~ Chants and Bhajans ~ Meditation ~ Mantra Japa Astronomical Significance According to the Indian calendar, every month, Chaturdasi tithi krishna paksha is observed as Sivaratri and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Paksha is a fortnight and Krishna Paksha is the waning phase of the moon. Chaturdasi is the 14th day (tithi) of a fortnight in the Indian luni-solar calendar. During the Phalguna/Maasi month, chaturdasi tithi is observed as Mahashivaratri. The Sun is in Aquarius (Kumbha) and Moon is in Capricorn (Makara) on that day. Devotees observe fast and night-long vigil completely immersed in the consciousness of Shiva.