At the RVM Foundation Shiv Temple, Maha Shivratri is celebrated with much fanfare and joy. A number of programmes are lined up to make this year’s celebrations a grand event. This year, the Maha Shivratri Celebrations start from 06:00 a.m. on Thursday, 27 February, 2014 and will go on till 04:00 a.m. on Friday, 28 February, 2014. The Shiv Aarti will be held every 2 hours.
The Highlights of this year’s Shivratri Program include: Special Gratitude Pooja, Aabhaar Parikrama, Launch of ‘A Power We Call God’- a spiritual book by RVM, A Unique and captivating Light and Sound show which is a combination of colourful lights, mellow music & thought provoking dialogues, Launch of 3 Bhajan CD’s sung by renowned singers - Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan & Kavitha Krishnamurthy & Inauguration of ‘A Tunnel to Heaven’. With so many new attractions and highlights, this year we are expecting around one lakh people to visit the temple and be a part of Maha Shivratri 2014.
24 hours special live Bhajans will be sung by RVM and other singers. Special midnight competitions like Shiv Antakshari, Shiv Idol, Shiv Sa Re Ga Ma and Shiv Dhuni Sangam have been specially organized for all devotees.
“It is not a religious spot, but a spiritual destination that welcomes people from all walks of life; regardless of their caste, creed, religion or social status. It is our soulful Vision to make people believers.” - RVM, the founder of the temple.
Every year lakhs of devotees, from around the world, throng the temple to have a glimpse of the gigantic 65-foot-tall Shiva idol. On the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, thousands of people patiently wait in long queues, from early morning, for hours together to get a glimpse of the Lord. The ‘!!Om Namah Shivaya!!’ mantra being chanted by thousands of devotees fills the air as the spiritual vibrations grow stronger and stronger. Every year, the euphoria and celebrations bring the entire city to a standstill.
RVM FOUNDATION at a Glance…
RVM Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on making a difference and making this world a better place to live in. The RVM Foundation Shiv Temple, situated on Old Airport Road, Bangalore, was built by RVM and his father in 1995. The temple is the holy abode to the gigantic 65-foot-tall idol of Lord Shiva. It stands as a symbol of towering faith! Lakhs and lakhs of devotees, from different parts of India and around the world, visit the temple every month making it a well known spiritual spot. To achieve & live by its soulful vision, the foundation has three key initiatives - Humanitarian, Inspirational & Spiritual Initiatives
