24th Feb, 2009

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated in the Bramasthanam Temple at the Ashram premises, in a very grand manner. The programs started from early morning of 23rd February and was evenly distributed throughout the day with Special Rudra Abhishekam, Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, Satsang on Shiva Mahima , Shiva Manasa Pooja at different pre-selected hours and finally ended with 108 Kalasha Abhishekam followed by Aarati and Prasad on the early morning of 24th February.

Local devotees had gathered in large numbers at the temple premises to offer puja on this auspicious day to Lord Shiva. This unique occasion enabled them to individually offer pujas particularly during Kalasha Abhisekham.

Brahmachari gave a talk on the Mahima of Maha Shivaratri The programs also included recitation of Guru strotram, Bhajan, Arati, and distribution of Prasad to all.