Shivaratri Program with Swamiji and Homa

Maha Shivaratri - The Great Night of Lord Shiva And Homa

We will be celebrating the great night of Lord Shiva with a traditional all-night program. Spiritual practices done on this night are considered to be especially beneficial. Staying awake is symbolic of the awareness and oneness of purpose that a spiritual aspirant needs to reach the goal.

BART pickup will be available that night at 7 PM from Castro Valley Station. Please RSVP by leaving a message on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447

Program Schedule:

7:30 pm:     Shiva Puja and Bhajans with Swamiji
                   Flower petal offering
9:00 pm:     Prasad distribution and Dinner Break
10:15 pm:   Stories of Lord Shiva
11:00 pm:   Bhajans with Swamiji
12:15 am:   Sri Rudram - Namakam & Chamakam
1:00 am:     Tea Break
1:15 am:     1000 names of Lord Shiva
2:00 am:     Bhajans
3:00 am:     108 Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Prayer for Peace
3:30 am:     Tea & Snack Break
4:00 am :    Homa performed by Bri. Rema Devi.
6:00 am :    Arati, Closing prayers, Homa Prasad distribution

Homa - 4- 6 am March 7th

A special Homa will be performed by Bri.Rema Devi at the end of the Maha Shivaratri ceremonies. The homa will include the Tila homa for departed ancestors, and devotees can register for a special intent for any of the following:

Maha Ganapathy, Ganapathy, Navagraha, Individual planets, Swayamvara Karuga, Tila

Registrations at the M. A. Center on Saturdays, starting February 13. Also available on March 6th during Shivaratri program.

People who register will have reserved seats so that they can sit closer to their puja. However, all are welcome to attend.

*Puja recommendation consultation is available on Saturdays.

For more information email sanramonevents@macenters.org