{"id":3806,"date":"2022-02-25T14:40:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/?p=3806"},"modified":"2025-12-22T19:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:46:51","slug":"maha-shivaratri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/maha-shivaratri","title":{"rendered":"Here Is What to Do on Maha Shivaratri"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is what to do on Maha Shivaratri. Dr. Pillai says this night is fully charged, and if you do not meditate any other time, you should do so on this night.<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you have been wondering what to do on Maha Shivaratri (also known as the Great Night of Shiva), this blog post will guide you.<\/p>\n

Dr. Pillai has said that this night is fully charged with the karma-removing power of Shiva. If you do not meditate at any other time of the year, you will want to make an exception for Maha Shivaratri.<\/p>\n

Why Meditate on Maha Shivaratri?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Shiva is an archetype of infinite mercy and compassion, and most importantly, one that erases karma. By taking advantage of this one special night, you have the potential to dissolve all negative patterns completely and enjoy the freedom to create the life you want.<\/p>\n

Maha Shivaratri is the sacred night of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer in Hinduism, who is recognized for his unlimited powers that include creation and preservation of the Cosmos. Maha Shivaratri is when his blessings are amplified, prompting Yogis and Siddhas to perform nightly vigils and to schedule the most powerful offerings during a time that ensures auspicious results.<\/p>\n

Shiva Consciousness and the Abishekam Offering<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To millions of Hindus the world over, Shiva is synonymous with God and God-consciousness. And for anyone seeking the ultimate experience, this is the night when cosmic conditions are optimal to put you in touch with the Light of Arul, God-consciousness.<\/p>\n

And since this is the night to make offerings to Shiva, here\u00a0is one recommended by Dr. Pillai: Abishekam<\/strong>, a hydration ceremony that brings life to a statue. Just as water gives life to plants and animals, the same principle is at work in the hydration ceremony.<\/p>\n

Abishekam Hydration Ceremony Instructions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Here is what you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n