M ahashivaratri Festival Mahashivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February – March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival of Shivaratri devotees observe day and night fast and perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam to appease Lord Shiva. Legends of Mahashivratri There are various interesting legends related to the festival of Maha Shivaratri. According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Some believe that it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri that Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction. Another popular Shivratri legend stated in Linga Purana states that it was on Shivaratri that Lord Shiva manifested himself in the form of a Linga. Hence the day is considered to be extremely auspicious by Shiva devotees and they celebrate it as Mahashivaratri – the grand night of Shiva. Traditions and Customs of Shivaratri Various traditions and customs related to Shivaratri Festival are dutifully followed by the worshippers of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe strict fast in honor of Shiva, though many go on a diet of fruits and milk some do not consume even a drop of water. Devotees strongly believe that sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivaratri, absolves a person of sins and liberates him from the cycle of birth and death. Shivaratri is considered especially auspicious for women. While married women pray for the well being of their husbands unmarried women pray for a husband like Lord Shiva, who is regarded as the ideal husband. To mark the Shivratri festival, devotees wake up early and take a ritual bath, preferably in river Ganga. After wearing fresh new clothes devotees visit the nearest Shiva temple to give ritual bath to the Shiva Lingum with milk, honey, water etc. On Shivaratri, worship of Lord Shiva continues all through the day and night. Every three hours priests perform ritual pooja of Shivalingam by bathing it with milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water amidst the chanting of “Om Namah Shivaya’ and ringing of temple bells. Nightlong vigil or jaagran is also observed in Shiva temples where large number of devotees spend the night singing hymns and devotional songs in praise of Lord Shiva. It is only on the following morning that devotee break their fast by partaking prasad offered to the deity.
Mukandi Lal & Haidakhandi Devotees from all over the world celebrate the Spring Navaratri 2008 in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham, singing bhajans and praising the Lord in her many manifestations! Here they sing the praises of Shri Hanuman and THE HANUMAN CHALISA. JAI HANUMAN!!!
Mukandi Lal & some Haidakhandis got together to sing The Lord’s praises in the Italian Mandir located in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham. One can usually hear this bhajan being sung after the completion of a fire ceremony in Haidakhan. Note***For Fans of Mukandi’s Music & his CD “Shanti Dance” good news he has just finished recording lots [...]
Angkorwat- Introduction Angkorwat is a wonder on earth showing the caliber of supremacy of Hindu knowledge in terms of architectural science combining together with cosmology ,astrology ,numerology and historical events of Indian religion. If there is any place in world to see-its angkorwat. Everyone must see this at least for once in life. An extremely spectacular and stunning showcase of ancient knowledge challenging the latest technology today to solve its mysteries. Located in Northwestern Cambodia , Angkor, the Capital of the Ancient Khmer Empire was possibly founded around the Ninth Century AD by King Jayavarman II. However, the city reached its peak glory in the 12th Century under Kings Suryavarman II and Jayavarman VII . The most beautiful and most famous monument in the city, Angkor Wat, lies about one kilometer south of the Royal town of Angkor Thom which was founded by Jayavarman VII. The Temple of Angkor Wat was dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu by King Suryavarman II, who reigned between AD 1131 and 1150. The Temple was constructed over a period of 30 years, and illustrates some of the most beautiful examples of Khmer and Hindu art. Covering an area of about 81 hectares, the complex consists of five towers, which are presently shown on the Cambodian national flag. These towers are believed to represent the five peaks of Mount Meru, the Home of Gods and Center of the Hindu Universe. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls, narrating stories from Hindu Mythology. With the decline of the Ancient Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat was turned into a Buddhist Temple and was continuously maintained, which helped its preservation. In 1992, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the monument, and the whole city of Angkor, a World Heritage Site . See the enlarged image of the temple by clicking on the picture above.
One of Mukandi Lal’s wonderful New Bhajans “Shri Ram, Bolo Ram” This was shot over the Spring Navaratri Celebrations in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham 2008. As the camera pans around you can see many of the devotees who come from all over the world to celebrate this auspicious occasion in Babaji’s main ashram in the foothills of [...]
Sacred cows and bulls in Punjab India at the Pindori cow protection sanctuary. Showed to me by the kind and compassionate Guruji who is in the last few seconds of the video. … hindu cow india punjab gurdaspur ashram yoga
Jai Ganesha Deva, The Haidakhandis sing bhajans on the Gufa Side in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham for Kalika’s Birthday Chai party. 22 February 2008
Swami G reads from a passage from one of her books – This is a Guiding reminder of how to navigate ones spiritual path. A good affirmation and mindset to carry through. Please comment on clip. This Guru may be contacted through the new Yahoo group Swami-G … Kundalini Meditation Guru Enlightenment hindu shakti shaktipat [...]
BABAji said we should meet & sing together, and here on the Gufa side of Haidakhan Vishwamahadham the Haidakhandi’s got together to celebrate the Birthday Of Haidakhandi Kalika, with music & a chai party it was a beautiful sunny day this 22nd Of February 2008! Here they sing OM Kali, OM Mata, Durga Devi Namoh [...]
Bird’s eye view of the Haidakhandis singing Kali Kali Ma, on the occasion of Kalika’s Birthday 22 Feruary 2008. The Harris chai shop catered the party as you can see them handing out chai, potato & banana samoas & biscuits.
