Join Us to Celebrate

You are invited to join us in celebrating Shivaratri, an auspicious time for purification and reconnecting with the Divine.

In observance of Shivaratri this year, we will begin our ceremonies on Sunday, February 15, with a Parthiv Puja during which we will make 1008 clay lingams (an abstract or iconic representation) consecrated with mantra (sacred chanting).

Following the Parthiv Puja we will commence at sunset an all-night vigil including Ganesh Puja, kirtan (devotional singing), meditation, and a midnight mantra yajna (ancient Vedic ritual). In the early morning of Monday, February 16, a Maha Shivaratri Puja will conclude with submerging the 1008 lingams in the lake accompanied by prayers for Peace.

There are a number of ways in which you may choose to participate (reservations required for all options):

• Parthiv Puja + Shivaratri All Night Observance & Monday Breakfast:
  Arrive anytime after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15 to join in the Parthiv Puja and preparations and attend the Shivaratri observance. You may stay all night and enjoy breakfast on Monday morning (free of charge). NO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE INCLUDED.
  

Cost: FREE

• Parthiv Puja + Shivaratri Observance with Overnight Accommodations:
  Arrive anytime after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15 to join in the Parthiv Puja and preparations and attend the Shivaratri observance. Includes Sunday lunch and dinner, overnight accommodations on Sunday night, and Monday breakfast.

Additional overnight(s): You may also choose to stay overnight on Saturday, February 14 and/or Monday, February 16.

Cost: Based on night(s) and lodging selection.

Or

• Join us ONLINE: View the Temple Livestream during the following dates and times on the Temple YouTube Channel.

“The aim of Shivaratri is dispassion.”—Baba Hari Dass