Suttur, February 27, 2025: The sacred festival of Maha Shivarathri was celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur at Suttur Srikshetra in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. The festival witnessed a series of special poojas, cultural programs, and spiritual activities, drawing thousands of devotees from far and wide.
Religious Ceremonies
Special poojas were conducted at the shrine of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, along with Rudrabhisheka, Ashtottara, and Mahamangalarathi at the Sri Mahadeshwara, Sri Someshwara, Sri Veerbhadreshwara, Sri Nanjundeshwara, and Sri Narayanaswami temples. The Silver Chariot Praarkarotsava added to the spiritual fervor of the celebrations.
In a heartfelt gesture, devotees Sri Raghavendrarao and family sponsored the Try Fruits Tulaabhara Seva for the Sri Nanjundeshwara Nagabharana Silver Idol, symbolizing their devotion and gratitude.
Cultural Programs
The festivities were enriched by a series of devotional and cultural performances:
- Students of the JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, presented a devotional cultural program.
- Smt. K.P. Revathi Sharma and team from Srirampura, Mysuru, mesmerized the audience with a devotional song recital.
- Sri S.R. Lakshminarasimhan of Sharadadevinagar, Mysuru, delivered an enlightening Shivakatha recital.
- Dr. Lingaraju and team from Mysuru presented a folk song performance.
- Sri Malemahadeshwara Kamsale mattu Samskrutika Kala Trust from Byadamoodlu, Chamarajanagara, showcased the vibrant Neelagarara Mela.
- Sri Basaveshwara Bhajana Mandali from Horalawadi and other bhajan teams from Kadali Mahila Vedike, Benakanahalli, Horadanahalli Badavalu, Hootagalli, Devanuru, Hulimavu, Alahalli, and Bhogayyanahundi performed soulful bhajans at the Srimath and shrine premises.
Spiritual Initiation
Over 75 students received the sacred Shivadeeksha Samskara, marking their initiation into spiritual practices.
The festival saw the participation of thousands of devotees, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual significance of Maha Shivarathri at Suttur Srikshetra.
