As narrated by Mahesh Raghu
A 12 hour (char-prahar) Maha Shiva Ratri Utsav was celebrated in a grand style for the first time at the Hindu Samaj Temple this year. Celebrations started at Dusk on Friday February 16th and continued till Dawn on Saturday February 17th. It was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main focus of the Utsav was Shiva Lingam Abhishekam. About 65 families sponsored this mega event, participated with their family members, performed Abhishekam and received the grace of Lord Shiva. A mix of cultural and religious activities kept the devotees, both young and old, engaged and maintained the spirit of the devotees as they stayed awake throughout the night. The sponsors also helped in preparing prasadam for the deity and the devotees. The devotion, dedication and discipline of all Rochester Shiva devotees paved the way for such an organised and successful Utsav. May Lord Shiva shower His blessings on every one to make the community lead a happy and healthy life.
A 12 hour (char-prahar) Maha Shiva Ratri Utsav was celebrated in a grand style for the first time at the Hindu Samaj Temple this year. Celebrations started at Dusk on Friday February 16th and continued till Dawn on Saturday February 17th. It was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main focus of the Utsav was Shiva Lingam Abhishekam. About 65 families sponsored this mega event, participated with their family members, performed Abhishekam and received the grace of Lord Shiva. A mix of cultural and religious activities kept the devotees, both young and old, engaged and maintained the spirit of the devotees as they stayed awake throughout the night. The sponsors also helped in preparing prasadam for the deity and the devotees. The devotion, dedication and discipline of all Rochester Shiva devotees paved the way for such an organised and successful Utsav. May Lord Shiva shower His blessings on every one to make the community lead a happy and healthy life.
