Tag: Shivaratri

  • God is Always Awake Within Us

    Sivaratri Celebrations, 23 February 2009 — Amritapuri “God is always awake within us, but we are sound asleep,” Amma said. “As a result, we are unable to experience his presence.” It was almost 2:00 in the morning—half way through the traditional night-long vigil and fast of Sivaratri. Amma then told everyone assembled that holidays like…

  • Amma won’t let you sleep

    Amma won’t let you sleep

    God is watching over you 365 days a year. Shivaratri is the one night wherein we are asked to sacrifice and watch over God, taking a vow of fasting and maintain vigil at night

  • The dance of Nataraja: Shivaratri in Pune

    The dance of Nataraja: Shivaratri in Pune

    Dance, trying to see yourself as your ishta-devata.

  • Shivaratri – meaning and significance

    Shivaratri – meaning and significance

    Shiva is the Supreme Consciousness that illuminates the three states of waking, dreaming and deep sleep.