AOL Shivaratri 2023 in Bangalore, Art of Living Maha Shivratri Celebrations

AOL, Art of Living Center of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is celebrating Shivaratri in Bangalore this time. Maha Shivaratri is the most auspicious time for Shivlinga puja. In 2023, AOL Shivaratri celebrations will be held from February 14 to February 18.

As per the official website of Art of Living International Center, Bangalore

Maha Shivratri 2023 will be celebrated in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Art of Living International Center, Banglaore.

SHIVARATRI DAY CELEBRATIONS (18 February 2023)

• LIVE Sudarshan Kriya with Sri Sri (5 pm IST)
• Rudra Puja with Sri Sri (6:30 pm IST)
• Special satsang with Sri Sri (7:30 pm IST)

Significance of Shivratri

Shiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe.

Shiva is the one energy that manifests itself in endless forms. Albert Einstein once said, “Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be changed from one form to another.” That energy, which changes from one form to another, is called Shiva.

Shiva is that blissful and innocent consciousness that not only exists in every atom of the universe, but also in us. Celebrating the Shiva tatva in oneself, is called Shivratri. Like sponge in water, when mind and bodies are in Shiva tatva, wishes get fulfilled effortlessly.

“Ratri” means Night. Night is the time for rest and comfort. When all activities stop and everything becomes quiet and peaceful, the body goes to sleep. Shivarathri is a rest not only for the body, but also for the mind, intellect and ego.

Every individual needs to rest, and needs peace. There are three types of peace that one requires; one is material peace, if there is disturbance around you, one cannot sit and stay peaceful. One needs peace in your environment. The second is the peace in the body and mind. Third thing is peace in the soul. One may have peace in the atmosphere and may enjoy health in the body, to an extent peace in the mind, but if the soul is restless, nothing can comfort. So that peace is also essential. Only in the presence of all the three types of peace can there be complete peace. Without one, the other is incomplete. Shivarathri is transcendental, divine consciousness which brings solace to all layers of existence. Resting in Shiva tatva, is called Shivratri.

Maha Shivaratri Puja Vidhi Video