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Shivratri

March 1 @ 10:00 AM2:00 PM

A very significant festival where the tone is not boisterous, instead with fasting and meditation somberness is of essence!!
The day marks a divine union and a cosmic dance in its various tones…..

Mahashivratri will be celebrated at the mandir on Saturday 03/01/25. This is how the day will flow:

10:00 to …… Durga ji led Shiv pooja
Bhajans
Noon Aarti
12:30 Prasaad

P.S. 1. Pooja thali for Rudrabhishek will be available to families interested in performing the ritual for a humble donation of $31/thali.
Your pooja thali will have triveni jal from Mahakumbh!

Shivratri, particularly Maha Shivratri, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The term “Shivratri” means “The Night of Shiva,” and it is observed on the 14th night of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna (February–March), according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

Maha Shivratri emphasizes self-discipline, devotion, and the quest for liberation (moksha). It serves as a reminder of Lord Shiva’s attributes: compassion, selflessness, and detachment.

Significance of Maha Shivratri

1.Cosmic Union: It is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati.

2.Spiritual Enlightenment: The night symbolizes the overcoming of darkness and ignorance in life.

3.Devotion to Shiva: It marks the occasion when Shiva performed the cosmic dance, Tandava, representing creation, preservation, and destruction.

Details

Date:
March 1
Time:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Venue

St. James Episcopal Church
4 St James Place
Essex Jct., VT 05452 United States
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