Maha Sivaratri Festival
with Pundit Bhima and Shakti Rising
February 15, 2026
Description
Join us for a night of devotion to celebrate the Great Night of Lord Siva. Devotees perform sincere worship of Siva, the Lord of cosmic transformation, keeping all-night vigil with mantra chanting, kirtan, and pujas led by pandit Bhima Samavedula.
Be uplifted and obtain countless blessings. All night vigil, chanting, and celebration of Pure Consciousness in the form of Lord Siva. There will be 4 special Puja ceremonies throughout the night with continuous kirtan and mantra chanting. We will conclude at 5am with a feast.
Schedule
- 2-3pm Arrival
- 4-6pm Yoga Class
- 6pm Simple Vegetarian Dinner
- 8pm Siva Puja
- 12am Siva Puja
- 2:30am Siva Puja
- 4am Siva Puja
- 5am Snacks
About the Teachers
Pundit Bhima
Pundit Bhima, originally from South India, joined the Sivananda Yoga Farm in 2023. He was born and brought up in a Vedic Hindu family. His father was Sri Trinadha Lakshmi Narasimha Murty garu who was the Sri Devi Upasaka (meant to serve or one who serves). He is a traditionally trained priest from the Veda(Yajusha […]
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Shakti Rising
Shakti Rising is a Kirtan group from Mount Shasta. They are led by harmonium player and lead kirtanist, Sahadev, who took the Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course in 1992, and has been in love with all aspects of yoga ever since. He currently teaches yoga classes and leads weekly kirtan and scripture study groups in […]
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