Maha Shivaratri Celebration at VelMont Spiritual Center

Join us at the VelMont Spiritual Center for a sacred celebration of Maha Shivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, and is observed by devotees with great reverence and devotion.

This year's celebration will include chanting, meditation, kirtan and silence meditation.

Wear warm clothes, yoga mat for meditation, a shawl, or flowers, fruits small offering for the puja.

Overcoming Darkness and Ignorance: The night symbolizes the darkness of ignorance that obscures our true selves. Shivaratri is a time to confront and overcome this darkness through devotion, prayer, and self-reflection. Just as the night gives way to dawn, the observance of Shivaratri is believed to lead us from spiritual darkness to enlightenment.

Union with the Divine: The festival is considered highly auspicious for achieving union with Lord Shiva, who represents the ultimate reality, pure consciousness, and th…