Kovind to attend Mahasivaratri at Isha yoga centre

 The President will visit the Dhyanalinga, Linga Bhairavi Devi and the Suryakund, an energised water body that can enhance one’s receptivity, before proceeding to Adiyogi, where the Mahashivratri event will unfold, said a release.

The President will participate in the ‘Pancha Bhuta Aradhana’ at the Dhyanalinga, a ritual to cleanse the five elements (earth, fire, water, wind and the limitless space) which can establish the well-being of the body and the mind and can shape the body to become a stepping stone for one’s ultimate well-being. 

Kovind will also join Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation in paying tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama by planting saplings at the Isha Yoga Center. In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Mahashivratri celebrations and unveiled the Adiyogi statue.

This year’s event is expected to be bigger and grander than ever before with musical performances by Amit Trivedi, Hariharan, Karthik and other popular artistes, including drummers from Azerbaijan and classical dance performances.

Sounds of Isha, the in-house Isha music group will also perform at the event. The highlight of the event is the powerful midnight meditation session with Sadhguru. Annadanam will be served to all during Mahashivratri at the Yoga Center. Millions of people from around the world are expected to participate in this year’s Mahashivratri either in person or virtually through live streams. Over 100 television and web channels including English and regional language channels will relay the event live from 6 pm on March 4 to 6 a.m. on 5th March, added the release.