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SUMMARY:Maha Shivratri / Rudrabhishek Fri 8 March
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to join in the auspicious and pious occasion of Maha Shivratri festival on Friday 8th March 2024. \nProgramme:\n9:30 am: Morning Aarti:\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Akhand Dhun\n12:00 noon: Rajbhog Aarti\n2:00 tp 4:00 pm: Rudrabhishek\n6:45 pm: Evening Thar\n7:00 pm: Evening Aarti\n7:30 pm: Kamal Pujan Arpan (still waiting for the yajman if interested then contact GHS office at 01772 253901)\n8:00 pm: Dhwaja Aropan (still waiting for the yajman if interested then contact GHS office at 01772 253901)\n8:30 pm: Mahadevji Aarti (still waiting for the yajman if interested then contact GHS office at 01772 253901)\n9:15 pm: Shayan Aarti \nFollowing events are still waiting for a yajman\, if interested then contact GHS office at 01772 253901 \nKamal Pujan Arpan : £351.00\nDhwaja Aropan : £301.00\nMahadevji Aarti : £501.00 \nRudrabhishek\nFriday 8 Mar 2024 at 2.00 pm – Yajman to pay £21.OO \n1) You will receive all the puja items \n2) You need to only bring from home:\ncoconut\, milk\, Shivling\, Ganpati Murti\, flowers\, 7 Nagarvel Pan\, fruits\, 2 Thari-vatki-spoon\, Aasan\, 2 napkin\, loto\, Bilipatra (if you have)\, panchamrit\, one ready arti plate with one-wick diva\, prasad\,\nlease \nNote:- Chair and table arrangements have been made for all the yajmans for Rudrabhishek. \n  \nTHE HISTORY OF MAHASHIVRATRI:\nAccording to ancient legends\, Mahashivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is also believed that on the night of Mahashivratri\, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava dance. On this day\, lord Shiva saved the world from a pot of poison that emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan\, by drinking it. \nMAHASHIVRATRI CELEBRATIONS: \nOn this day\, devotees remember Lord Shiva\, chant prayers (“Om Namah Shivaya”)\, fast\, do Shiva yoga\, visit temples and some even keep awake all night (jaagaran). Also by chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is considered powerful and one can seek the blessings of Lord Shiva on this day. The mantra is \nOm Tryambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam I\nUrvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat I I \nWhile praying and chanting the mantra’s to Lord Shiva\, it is considered the best to do the chant with a Rudraksha Mala. One can also offer Rudraksha Malas to Lord Shiva to seek his divine blessings. Rudraksha is a Sanskrit word consisting Of the name Rudra (“Shiva”) and aksa (“Teardrops”). The Rudraksha Mala is very close to Lord Shiva as it is said that the Rudraksha is formed from the tear of Lord Shiva. Also\, the lord himself adorns one. \nBENEFITS OF RUDRAKSHA MALA: \n\nIt generates positive aura around the wearer.\nIt helps in calming down the person.\nAny person irrespective of his age\, gender or horoscope can wear\nit.\nIt is scientifically proven for having medical values such as\ncontrolling blood pressure\, anxiety. depression etc.\nIt is believed that offering the Rudraksha to Lord Shiva can please\nthe deity.
URL:https://www.ghspreston.co.uk/calendar/maha-shivratri-rudrabhishek-fri-8-march-2024/
LOCATION:GHS Temple\, Gujarat Hindu Society and Community Centre South Meadow Lane\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR1 8JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2024,Fast,Religious
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