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Wednesday, February 15, 2025: 04:00 PM EST: RUDRA HOMA: Ancient ceremony and offering. Sankalpas available. Donations are welcome.

Please contact retreat@artofliving.ca / 1-819-532-3328 for any questions or queries.

Mahashivaratri - Celebration


Mahashivratri is the day when the Shiva Tattva touches the earth. The consciousness, the aura or the ethereal world which is always ten inches above the material ground, touches the earth element on the day of Mahashivratri. It is the wedding of the material with the spiritual. Shivratri is taking refuge in the divine consciousness which brings peace and solace to all layers of consciousness. So resting in the Shiva Tattva is Shivratri.

Ratri means 'to take refuge'. Shivratri is taking refuge in Shiva, in the soul. It is celebrating the Shiva Tatva within oneself. Every Mahashivratri is meant to wake up every particle of your body. The festival is a wake-up call to move away from conflicts and move towards truth, beauty, peace, and benevolence – the ethereal qualities of Shiva - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

We will be hosting a special Maha Rudra Homa, on Wednesday, February 15, at 4 pm EST.  You may also take Sankalpa for yourself and/or your family. 

SCHEDULE

  • February 14: Arrival Saturday evening or next day morning
  • February 15:
    • Day time: optional outdoor activities (snowman, snowshoeing, etc.) or immerse yourself in SEVA
    • Evening 4 pm: Mahashivratri Puja & Homa and Satsang followed by Festive Dinner
  • February 16: Departure after the brunch
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