New Delhi, India – The Maha Shivratri Mahotsav at Anand Dham Ashram witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees who gathered to experience the divine synergy of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti through Shiv Katha, Rudrabhishek, Maha Rudra Yagna, Shiv Dhyan, Shobha Yatra and Shiv Tarang. Under the spiritual guidance of Pujya Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, the event celebrated the cosmic balance between Shiva’s stillness and Shakti’s divine dynamism. Soon the event transformed into a sacred confluence of devotion, wisdom and divine grace.
The event was a soul-stirring experience where devotees engaged in powerful prayers, Vedic rituals and devotional chants, all dedicated to seeking the divine blessings of Shiva and Shakti. The air resonated with the rhythmic sound of mantras, filling the hearts of all present with peace, positivity, and devotion.
Reflecting on the essence of Maha Shivratri, Pujya Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj shared:
“Maha Shivratri is not just a festival, it is a cosmic phenomenon where Shiva and Shakti unite in divine harmony. Shiva represents stillness, while Shakti is the force that moves the universe. When we align with this energy, we experience transformation, bal
The divine essence of the event was further enriched by the esteemed presence of Shri Karnail Singh Ji (MLA, Shakurpur Basti, Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shri Ghanshyam Gupta Jaweri (National President, Khatu Shyam Mandir, Delhi) who graced the occasion with their reverence and devotion.
Key Highlights of the Maha Shivratri Mahotsav
Grand Rudrabhishek
One of the most sacred rituals, Rudrabhishek, was performed on 1.25 lakh Parthiv Shivlings which is meticulously crafted from the sacred soil of the Narmada River. Amidst continuous Vedic chanting, devotees offered milk, ghee, honey, and Belpatra to invoke Lord Shiva’s divine tranquility and Goddess Shakti’s boundless energy.
Maha Rudra Yagna
The Maha Rudra Yagna which is known for its immense power to remove negativity and attract divine energies, saw thousands of devotees offering oblations into the holy fire. The flames of the Yagna are believed to burn away past karmas and align one’s life with the grace of both Shiva and Shakti.
Soulful Shiv Katha and Devotional Discourses
Pujya Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi enlightened devotees with the profound wisdom of Shiv Katha. They narrated how Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti complement each other. Their discourses beautifully explained how Shiva, the infinite consciousness, finds expression through Shakti, the universal energy. A balance that every soul must seek to attain spiritual awakening and inner harmony.
The Mesmerizing Maha Aarti & Shiv Darshan
As the evening culminated, the majestic Maha Aarti was performed at the Sumeru Parvat and Mansarovar Lake in the ashram premises. The sight of 1.25 lakh glowing diyas, reflecting on the sacred waters beautifully symbolized the eternal radiance of Shiva and Shakti. All the devotees stood in awe and got deeply immersed in the spiritual energy of the divine union.
The Maha Shivratri Mahotsav was not just a gathering, it was a celebration of cosmic unity, devotion, and self-transformation. Thousands of devotees chanted, meditated, and prayed together. This created an atmosphere of immense spiritual power. The celebration brought forth the divine play of Shiva’s wisdom and Shakti’s creative force, leaving all in a state of inner balance and deep spiritual fulfillment.
Devotees left the ashram feeling rejuvenated, blessed, and deeply connected to the divine energy of Shiva and Shakti, carrying forward the sacred teachings and blessings received on this divine night