Shivratri Celebrations: President Draupadi Murmu participated in the Mahashivaratri 2023 celebrations at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore on Saturday. During the mega event, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Founder of Isha Foundation, Tamil Nadu Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi and IT Minister Thiru Mano Thangaraj were also present.
Speaking at the event, which was attended by thousands of devotees, President Murmu said, “I feel particularly blessed today. I feel blessed to be here on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri in the presence of Adiyogi.”
The President participated in the Pancha Bhutha Kriya. see photos
Earlier, the President participated in Pancha Bhoota Kriya (Purification of the Five Elements) conducted by Sadhguru at the Dhyanalinga, a powerful and unique energy form revered as a gateway to liberation. The President also performed the Mahayoga Yagya at Adiyogi as a symbol of the spread of Yoga across the world.
Describing Lord Shiva as “the deity for all” and the night of Mahashivratri as “the end of the darkness of ignorance”, the President said that “for those in search of higher ideals of life, this day is especially important”. There is opportunity.” He added, “The need for a balanced and compassionate life in harmony with nature and all its lovely children has never felt so pressing as it does today.”
Sadhguru underlines the importance of yoga
Underscoring the importance of bringing physical and mental stability to individual human beings, Sadhguru said that the Mahayoga Yagya embodies Isha’s commitment to offering tools and techniques for the betterment of humanity. “Over the next 24 months, we are committed to bringing a simple form of yoga to at least 2 billion people on the planet. It has to happen for the good of humanity,” Sadhguru said.
Renowned artistes from different parts of the country such as Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan, award-winning sitar player Niladri Kumar, singer Ram Miriyala, playback singers Velmurugan, Mangali, Kutale Khan and Bengali folk singer Ananya Chakraborty performed during the spiritual event.