Maha Shivaratri 2025

What is MahaShivaratri?

Since ancient times, the Sacred Night of Shiva has been considered one of the most sacred celebrations in Sanathana Dharma. In Vedic astrology, the moon, Chandra, represents the mind, and only on the night of Mahashivaratri, once a year, does it reach its weakest phase, at just 1/16 of its full size. As a result, our minds become exceptionally calm, allowing us to meditate deeply and engage in spiritual practices with great ease. The Rishis even say that on this night, if we remain truly focused on the Divine, we can transcend the mind itself.

During Mahashivaratri, there is a natural upward movement of energy, making it essential to keep the spine in a vertical position to fully benefit from this phenomenon. This is why millions of people stay awake throughout the night, immersing themselves in spiritual practices, determined to discover and experience the Shiva Tattwa – the Divine consciousness that Shiva represents – which resides in the heart of each of us and pervades all things.

Devotees all over the world, and especially in India, celebrate this special night by fully concentrating on Lord Shiva. This is our goal too: 100% purification, 100% transformation, 100% Shiva. We will be present with our love, dedication and devotion focused solely on Him!

We will use the magnetism generated individually and as a group to dive deeper than ever before, bringing light into dark corners of our beings, opening ourselves to purification at the deepest level to free ourselves so that we can fully shine!

How will we celebrate Shivaratri?
The programme has been carefully designed to make it as easy as possible for us to focus entirely on the Divine and turn inward. The night is divided into three stages: beginning with SWEET SHIVA, ascending to SHIVA POWER, and finally reaching TRANSCENDENT SHIVA – beyond all form, into the deepest part of our being.
To support this journey, we will engage in two Aartis, an Archana, inspiring stories, kirtan, hymns, dances, powerful mantras, slides with images of Shiva, a fire ceremony at the Dhuni (Sacred Fire), a purification ceremony, and various meditations – metaphysical meditations, meditations with bells, and the sacred recitation of Shri Rudram.

How can I participate?
Everyone is invited to celebrate with us! Spiritual enthusiasts, the old, the young, monks, nuns, families, kids, longtime and aspiring Yogis: Shiva welcomes all!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The programme includes fasting from 6:00 PM. For arriving guests, a light snack will be available from 4:00 PM. Fruit and hot drinks will also be provided throughout the night in the dining area for those unaccustomed to fasting. In the morning, at 6:30 AM, an early breakfast will be served, and for those who have booked a stay from 27th February onwards, check-in will be available immediately after the programme to allow for rest.