Devotees across India celebrated Maha Shivratri with much fanfare. On this day people worship Lord Shiva, who is also known as the 'destroyer of evil'. President Ram Nath Kovind celebrated the auspicious ocassion of Maha Shivratri at Isha Yoga Centre with Sadhguru.
Devotees across India celebrated Maha Shivratri with much fanfare. On this day people worship Lord Shiva, who is also known as the 'destroyer of evil'. President Ram Nath Kovind celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri at Isha Yoga Centre with Sadhguru.
Addressing lakhs of devotees in front of the 112 foot Adiyogi at the foothills of Vellingiri, about 25 km from here on the occasion of maha Shivarathri, he said India is a land of faith and spiritualism, with many diverse festivals and celebrations, which probably no other nation has.
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Faith and spiritualism has also given India a certain determination and inner resolve, he said adding that Mahashivaratri is "one of the most endearing, enduring and significant festivals".
Millions of devotees celebrate this festival as a day to introspect and reflect upon the values synonymous with Lord Shiva, the President said.
Historically, the qualities of Lord Shiva have attracted devotees across the world, he said and recalled his visit to My Son temple complex in Vietnam, a reminder of the unique culture that developed on the coast of present day Vietnam thousands of years ago, "a culture that drew from the spiritual depth of Hinduism in India."
Quoting Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, which organised the event, Kovind said that Lord Shiva as Adi-yogi brought the possibility for human beings to evolve beyond their limitations by doing the necessary work themselves.
"The presence of so many young people here says a lot about the work of Sadhguru and Isha Foundation and he has ensured that the age-old spiritualism and values of India are made accessible to the youth, both in India and elsewhere," the president said.
President Kovind attends Mahashivaratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; says @SadhguruJV has emerged as a spiritual bridge that brings our long-cherished values, wisdom and knowledge to the youth of today in a language that they understand. pic.twitter.com/R8CfnrsFUp
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 4, 2019
Coimbatore: President Ram Nath Kovind attended #Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre earlier today. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/xh2Ww8NLeZ
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2019
The President along with his wife Savitha Kovind, Tamil Nadu Governer Banwarilal Purohit, state Ministers S P Velumani and Dindugal Sreenivasan also visited the Linga Bhairavi Devi temple.
(Inputs from PTI)
(All photos from Isha Foundation Twitter page)
1. Tree plantation for Pulwama martyrs
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On the ocassion of Maha Shivratri, President of India along with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev planted a tree near Adiyogi in honor of the Pulwama martyrs.
2. President unveiled "Adiyogi Divya Darshanam"
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President Kovind took the dais where he unveiled the "Adiyogi Divya Darshanam", and officially innaugurated the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre
3. President participated Pancha Bhuta Aradhana ritual conducted by Sadhguru
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The president was taken on a guided tour of the Isha Yoga Centre and he participated in a ritual, conducted by Sadhguru, to cleanse the five elements, known as Pancha Bhuta Aradhana, at the Dhyanalinga Yogic temple.
4. "Adiyogi Divya Darshanam"
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The "Adiyogi Divya Darshanam" is a first of its kind laser display which delightfully captured the many dimensions of the remarkable being we know as "Shiva".
The "Adiyogi Divya Darshanam" is a first of its kind laser display which delightfully captured the many dimensions of the remarkable being we know as "Shiva". #RoarForYogiShiva
— Isha Foundation (@ishafoundation) March 4, 2019
Don't miss the live webstream at https://t.co/tF2id7tour#USnoozeULose pic.twitter.com/0AU02Vi4dC
