Maha Shivaratri ~ 2025
26th Feb, 2025
With the blessings of Guruji Sri Annapurnamba Sahita Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati
The most awaited day for all the devotees of Mahadev, Mahā Śivarātri is celebrated grandly every year at Devipuram as ‘Mahā Śivarātri Utsavam’. This year Mahā Śivarātri is on 26 Feb.
Devipuram is home to two Śiva kṣetrās – 1) Śivālayaṃ and 2) Dakṣavāṭi.
At Śivālayaṃ, Śrī Rājarājeśvarā gets daily worship as the kṣetrapālakā of Devipuram. Śivālayaṃ also has Ānanda Bhairava, the consort of Goddess Kāmākhyā in liṅga form. Goddess Kāmākhyā self-manifested here at Devipuram and gets Her daily worship at Kāmākhyā Guru Pīṭhaṃ.
At Dakṣavāṭi, there is Dvi-Sahasraliṅgaṃ (2,000 liṅgās), a unique precinct with 1,365 visible Śivaliṅgās (and 635 hidden within the central pyramid). Śrī Pañcabhūta Lingeśvara Svāmī is the central deity with 365 Śivaliṅgās.
1,000 couples / families can simultaneously offer Rudrābhiṣekam to the Śivaliṅgās with their own hands.
Guruji used to say that if one performs abhiṣekaṃ to the central deity once, it is equivalent to performing abhiṣekaṃ for all the 365 days in the year. Performing abhiṣekaṃ here on Mahā Śivarātri is fruition of the punya of the devotees.
Maha Shivaratri ~ 2025
26th Feb, 2025
With the blessings of Guruji Sri Annapurnamba Sahita Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati
The most awaited day for all the devotees of Mahadev, Mahā Śivarātri is celebrated grandly every year at Devipuram as ‘Mahā Śivarātri Utsavam’. This year Mahā Śivarātri is on 26 Feb.
Devipuram is home to two Śiva kṣetrās – 1) Śivālayaṃ and 2) Dakṣavāṭi.
At Śivālayaṃ, Śrī Rājarājeśvarā gets daily worship as the kṣetrapālakā of Devipuram. Śivālayaṃ also has Ānanda Bhairava, the consort of Goddess Kāmākhyā in liṅga form. Goddess Kāmākhyā self-manifested here at Devipuram and gets Her daily worship at Kāmākhyā Guru Pīṭhaṃ.
At Dakṣavāṭi, there is Dvi-Sahasraliṅgaṃ (2,000 liṅgās), a unique precinct with 1,365 visible Śivaliṅgās (and 635 hidden within the central pyramid). Śrī Pañcabhūta Lingeśvara Svāmī is the central deity with 365 Śivaliṅgās.
1,000 couples / families can simultaneously offer Rudrābhiṣekam to the Śivaliṅgās with their own hands.
Guruji used to say that if one performs abhiṣekaṃ to the central deity once, it is equivalent to performing abhiṣekaṃ for all the 365 days in the year. Performing abhiṣekaṃ here on Mahā Śivarātri is fruition of the punya of the devotees.
Contents
Rituals
You can offer various kinds of :
Abhishekam
Pujas, the ritual of worship
Alaṅkāra Seva
Rudra Homa, the fire ritual of invoking the power of Rudra
Special Rituals
Pallaki Procession
Kāmākhyā Kalyāṇaṃ
All the puja articles will be provided by us.
You can perform the Abhishekam with your own hands or get them performed in your gotra and name.
The Prasadam will be sent to your address through courier.
Sponsor Sevas During Maha Shivaratri
Here is the form for you to offer Seva or get the rituals performed in your gotra and name
Glimpses of Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri Utsavam & Kamakhya Kalyanam 2025 - A Curtain Raiser
Ritual Details
Abhishekams will be performed at Shivalayam & Dakshavati at Devipuram. Homam will be performed at Dakshavati.
Sivalayam
Sivalayam at Devipuram is the divine abode of Sri Raja Rajeswara, the Kshetrapalaka or protector of the region, and Ananda Bhairava lingam. To know more about Shivalayam temple please visit this link.
In the morning, Ekavara Rudrabhishekam for Sri Raja Rajeswara Swami, and Sugandha Jalabhishekam for Sri Ananda Bhairava Swami at Sivalayam shall be performed.
- Rudrabhishekam at Shivalayam will be performed during 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- During Lingodbhava Kalam, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam & Panchakshari Mantra Japam will be performed at Shivalayam.
Abhishekam
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Raja Rajeswara Swamy Ekavaara Rudrabhishekam
Performed throughout the month of Kartika to Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy.
- Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam are recited during the abhishekam which is done with panchamrutas (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar).
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Ananda Bhairava Swamy Abhishekam
Abhishekam is done daily.
- Sadyojata Mantras are recited during the Abhishekam which is done with Sugandha Jala.
- Rudraksha, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Dakshavati
Dakshavati is a unique temple at Devipuram with 1000 Sivalingas all around and Panchabhuta Lingeshwara Swamy with 365 visible Sphatika Sivalingas in the Centre. More than 1000 devotees can perform abhishekam together at Dakshavati. Performing Abhisheka once to the Sri Panchabhoota Lingeshwara Swamy is equivalent to performing Abhishekam all 365 days in a year.
To know more about Dakshavati temple please visit this link.
Ekadasa and Ekavara Rudrabhishekam for Sri Pancha Bhoota Lingeswara Swamy, Dakshavati will be performed.
Rudrabhishekam at Dakshvati will be performed during 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Rudra Homam
- Ahutis will be offered with recitation of Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam.
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam
Offered to the central Sivalingam Sri Panchabhoota Lingeshwara Swamy ( 365 sphatika Sivalingas) at Dakshavati.
- Mahanyasam is performed first and then Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam are recited 11 times during the Abhishekam which is done with Panchamrutas (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar) & Sugandha Jala. Shodashopachara puja is also performed.
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam
Offered to the central Sivalingam Sri Panchabhoota Lingeshwara Swamy ( 365 sphatika Sivalingas) at Dakshavati.
- Mahanyasam is performed first and then Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam are recited 11 times during the Abhishekam which is done with Panchamrutas (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar) & Sugandha Jala. Shodashopachara puja is also performed.
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Ekavaara Rudrabhishekam - Sri Panchabhoota Lingeshwara Swamy
Offered to the central Sivalingam Sri Panchabhoota Lingeshwara Swamy ( 365 sphatika Sivalingas).
- Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam are recited during the Abhishekam which is done with Panchamrutas (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar) & Sugandha Jala.
- Rudraksha Mala, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Ekavaara Rudrabhishekam
Ekavaara Rudrabhishekam offered to 1 Sivalingam.
- Shodashopachara puja is offered.
- Sri Rudram Namakam & Chamakam are recited during the Abhishekam which is done with Panchamrutas (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar) & Sugandha Jala.
- Rudraksha, Vibhuti ( sacred homam ash), Raksha, Kumkuma will be sent as Prasadam by courier.
Sevas
During Maha Shivaratri
Alankara Seva
Contribute to Alankara by offering vibrant, fragrant flowers and garlands for the deities.
Annadana Seva
Feeding a sumptuous Anna Prasadam to the multitude of devotees on Maha Shivaratri day.
Kala Seva
Music and dance, among the 64 Kalas, are integral components of worship, and we welcome artists & bhajan groups to offer their artistic talents, kirtanas as Seva to Parameswara & Parameswari.
Special Programs
Pallaki Procession
26th Feb 2025, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Pallaki Seva will be offered to the Utsava Murthis of MahaKameshwar and MahaKameshwari. The procession will go around the Sri Meru Temple and Shivalayam Hill, after which the Utsava Murthis will be taken to the Kamakhya Temple.
Kāmākhyā Kalyāṇaṃ
26th Feb 2025, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
In 2018 two devotees from Devipuram had a vision of Kāmākhyā who asked them to perform Her Kalyāṇaṃ and since then every year it is being performed on Mahā Śivarātri.
Mahākameśvarī and Mahākameśvarā are invoked into a married Sādhaka couple and worshipped with the Navāvaraṇa Pūja at the Kāmākhyā Guru Pīṭhaṃ.
Those who are desirous of seeking the right life partner/progeny/harmonious relationships and good health can participate in Kāmākhyā Kalyāṇaṃ.
The unique signature practices of Devipuram, Siri Jyoti and Kalāvāhana will be performed to the devotees present during the Kalyāṇaṃ.
Siri Jyoti & Kalavahana
The unique signature practices of Devipuram, Siri Jyoti and Kalāvāhana will be performed to the devotees present during the Kalyāṇaṃ.
To know more about Siri Jyoti, please visit the Siri Jyoti page.
To know more about Kalavahana, please visit the Kalavahana page.
Sponsor Sevas During Maha Shivaratri
Here is the form for you to offer Seva or get the rituals performed in your gotra and name
Contact
You are invited to come to Devipuram and take part in the Karthika Masam celebrations.
Devipuram Via Nidanam Doddi, Sabbavaram (M), Anakapalle District,
Andhra Pradesh – 531035 India
Phone : +91 9440845333
Email : info@devipuram.org
For more information regarding visiting Devipuram, please visit Visitor Information.
Official Social Media Handles
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F.A.Q.
Artists are welcome to offer their musical or dance talents as Seva on Maha Shivaratri. You can inquire by sending mail to info@devipuram.org or contacting on +91 9010445333 about opportunities to participate.