Mahashivaratri Online, 2027

Mahashivaratri – the night of Shiva

Mahashivaratri (Mahāśivarātri) is traditionally observed throughout the night just before the new moon, with chanting, celebration and blissful intoxication. Shiva is worshipped in India in different forms, each expressing different aspects and qualities, with variations across places and traditions. Among the many forms of Shiva, Mahamrityunjaya (Mahāmṛtyuñjaya) is regarded as one of his most powerful forms, meaning the Great Conqueror of Death. In this form, Shiva is invoked as a powerful force of healing, protection, relief from suffering and liberation.

Mahamrityumjaya mantra, one of the ancient Vedic verses of the Ṛgveda (7.59.12) and in Yajurveda associated with Shiva, is said to be one of the most powerful mantras for healing, protection, transformation, longevity and liberation, as well as for mental, emotional, and physical health. Also known as the Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra, it holds a central place in the Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions and is considered a mokṣamantra (mantra for liberation). Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is addressed to Tryambaka, ‘the three-eyed one’, an epithet of Rudra, who is identified with Shiva in Shaivism.

In the tradition of the Bihar School of Yoga, Mahamrityunjaya mantra is recited eleven times daily as part of the early morning sadhana, followed by the Gayatri mantra and the Durgā Dvātriṃśannāmāvalī (32 names of Durga). On Saturdays, it is recited 108 times for the well-being of all beings and Mother Earth.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Yantra

During this late-night session, we will chant Shiva-related stotras and mantras and spend time in meditation. In particular, we will work with the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, along with other sacred recitations associated with Shiva.

We will then draw the Mahamrityunjaya yantra, allowing the geometry of the yantra to become a focus for meditation and contemplation. 

The evening is an invitation to experience Mahashivaratri through sound, stillness, sacred geometry, simple puja and connection with the transformative qualities of Shiva.

The online session is led by Antarshuddhi.

Language: English

Time and Details:

This year, Mahashivaratri falls on the 6th of March 2027.

The session will take place from 7.00 pm until 11.00 pm (CET), on zoom. The session will be recorded (lifetime access).

No previous knowledge or experience of drawing and painting is necessary.

Further information, the zoom-link and materials list will be sent after booking.

Language: English

Cost of the session: EUR 85

(Replay with Lifetime Access.)