Srirastu Subhamastu Avighnamastu

Sri Lalitha Peetham Sri Maha Siva Ratri Vrata

Mahotsavam February 13, 2018

shivo maheshvarashshambhuh pinaakee shashishekharah

vaamadevo viroopaakshah kapardee neelalohitah

shankarashshoolapaanishcha khatvaangee vishnuvallabhah shipivishtho ambikaanaathah shreekantho bhaktavatsalah

He who is peaceful, the greatest lord, giver of bliss, who holds the bow called Pinaka, wears the moon, Vama Deva - the beauty personified, who has unpleasant eye, who holds the skull, who has color of blue metal,

creator of peace, who holds the trident, who holds the sword, who is beloved of Lord Vishnu, who is with ray of light, who is Lord of Parvati, who has a divine neck, who loves his devotees

Sri Lalitha Peetham cordially invites all devotees to participate in Sri Maha Siva Ratri Vrata Mahotsavam

on February 13, 2018.

Program Information:

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

6:00 AM Maha Mrityunjaya Namaka Rudra Homam with Pancha Mukha Mrityunjaya Mantras++.

6:30 PM Sankalpam, Laghunysam, Saptavimshati (27) Dravya Rudra Abhishekam, Alankaram, Archana, Harathi, Neerajanam, Mantrapushpam, Phala Prasadam

Performing or watching Rudra Abhishekam with 27 Dravya on the auspicious day of Maha Siva Ratri is considered extremely beneficial, aids in spiritual enrichment and bestows peace and prosperity.

12:00 Midnight Lingodbhava Darsanam, Abhishekam to small Siva Lingam by all devotees, Archana, Harathi, Neerajanam, Mantrapushpam, Phala Prasadam

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

4:00 AM Archana, Phala Prasadam 6:00 PM Temple reopens for Special Archanas ++ The Pancha Mukha mantras exalt Sri Siva through His five forms (faces) – Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusa and Isana. The five faces of Siva represent the five functions or acts (panchakrityas) – creation, sustenance, dissolution, concealing grace and revealing grace, respectively. The five faces of Siva also correspond to the five syllables in the holy mantra – na-mah-shi-vā-ya. Performing Maha Mritunjaya Homam with Pancha Mukha Mantras is considered very beneficial for peace, prosperity and general well-being. Devotees are encouraged to attend the Homam and Abhishekam and observe Jagarana (be awake) during night of Siva Ratri and to realize utmost benefits of this auspicious occasion.

Sponsorship Information:

Vastra Alankaram - $501 Pushpa Alankaram - $251 Abhishekam - $101 each Special Archana - $21 Homam - $101 Whole Event - $251

Please support the Temple by sponsoring one or more pujas

Temple Address: 910 W. Parker Road, Suite 340, Plano, TX 75075 Phone: 972.423.2009 Mobile: 225.772.9900 Web: www.lalithapeetham.org

Temple Priest: “Vaidika Ratna” Brahmasri Nagendra P Sankaramanchi

Sri Lalitha Peetham is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 26-3783597. All contributions are tax deductible.