Probably the most mysterious and enigmatic of the Hindu deities, Shankar (also known as Mahadev) is the Lord of Destruction,after all, for all new beginnings there must first be an end. Despite living amongst snakes and ghouls in dark caves and high mountains, He is known as Bholenath, the innocent and simple one.

Maha Shivratri is the celebration of the night on which Mahadev married Parvati Devi. It is also on this day that Lord Shiva drank the poison following the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan),from which He got the name Neelakantha(one with a blue neck).

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Evening Programme:

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4:30pm –Children’s Bhajan Hour

Bring along children to join in the Kirtan during this time in any language.  It is truly heart warming to see children who can barely speak an Indian language, sing devotional songs they have especially prepared with such love and innocence…

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5:30pm – Shiv Bhajans by SoorSeva

Sing along to uplifting bhajans in honour of Bholenath from the SoorSeva team.

6pm – Shiv Pooja & Abhishekam

Offer your prayers to Lord Shiva during the Shiva Pooja. Everyone will also get the opportunity to participate in the abhishekam of the Shiva Ling.

Aarti followed by Prasad Dinner

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So come along to take the opportunity to de-stress,cleanse the mind and refresh the soul with uplifting Bhajans & Hari Naam Kirtan – for free!

Special Vaishnav Prasad dinner will also be served so do bring along friends and family to this family-friendly informal event. We look forward to seeing you there.

This event has kindly been sponsored by Mahadeo & Jyothi Jadhav and family.

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