MahaShivaratri Celebration

On Friday, February 12, Pt. D.N. Sharma will perform four traditional Vedic Yagyas to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva beginning at 7:45 pm and lasting until dawn. The location is at Morning Star Studio, 51 South Court St. in Fairfield, Iowa.

MahaShivaratri is considered to be the most powerful time of the year to perform ceremony to Lord Shiva which include yagyas for world peace, neutralization of negativity, and improvement of health or recovery from disease. Everyone is invited to participate in the ceremonies.

7:30 pm Arrive to be seated - you will want to bring a pillow
     The evening celebration is divided into four sections:
1 - 7:45 pm Rudrabhishek - Puja and abhishek to Shiva lingam
2 - 10:45 pm Mrityunjaya Homa - Healing fire ceremony
3 - 1:45 am Shiva Sahasranama - 1000 Names of Lord Shiva
4 - 4:00 am Rudrabhishek - Puja and abhishek to Shiva lingam

There is no fee to attend the Yagya, however sponsorships and contributions are greatly appreciated to offset our expenses. If you are out of town, you may also be a sponsor, please call the phone number below. Please bring fruit and flowers. You may stay all night or as long as you like.

We need volunteers to set up Friday afternoon at Morning Star, please come if you can. Volunteers are also needed throughout the night and for clean up afterward, please call 641-472-9952.

Om Namah Shivaya

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