{"id":6932,"date":"2025-02-28T06:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T06:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/?p=6932"},"modified":"2025-02-28T06:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T06:44:42","slug":"maha-shivarathri-celebrated-with-devotion-and-grandeur-at-suttur-srikshetra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/maha-shivarathri-celebrated-with-devotion-and-grandeur-at-suttur-srikshetra\/","title":{"rendered":"Maha Shivarathri Celebrated with Devotion and Grandeur at Suttur Srikshetra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Suttur, February 27, 2025:<\/strong>\u00a0The sacred festival of\u00a0Maha Shivarathri\u00a0was celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur at\u00a0Suttur Srikshetra\u00a0in the divine presence of\u00a0His 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Religious Ceremonies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Special poojas were conducted at the shrine of\u00a0Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, along with\u00a0Rudrabhisheka,\u00a0Ashtottara, and\u00a0Mahamangalarathi\u00a0at the\u00a0Sri Mahadeshwara,\u00a0Sri Someshwara,\u00a0Sri Veerbhadreshwara,\u00a0Sri Nanjundeshwara, and\u00a0Sri Narayanaswami temples. The\u00a0Silver Chariot Praarkarotsava\u00a0added to the spiritual fervor of the celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt gesture, devotees\u00a0Sri Raghavendrarao and family\u00a0sponsored the\u00a0Try Fruits Tulaabhara Seva\u00a0for the\u00a0Sri Nanjundeshwara Nagabharana Silver Idol, symbolizing their devotion and gratitude.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cultural Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festivities were enriched by a series of devotional and cultural performances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students of the\u00a0JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, presented a devotional cultural program.<\/li>\n<li>Smt. K.P. Revathi Sharma and team\u00a0from Srirampura, Mysuru, mesmerized the audience with a devotional song recital.<\/li>\n<li>Sri S.R. Lakshminarasimhan\u00a0of Sharadadevinagar, Mysuru, delivered an enlightening\u00a0Shivakatha recital.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Lingaraju and team\u00a0from Mysuru presented a folk song performance.<\/li>\n<li>Sri Malemahadeshwara Kamsale mattu Samskrutika Kala Trust\u00a0from Byadamoodlu, Chamarajanagara, showcased the vibrant\u00a0Neelagarara Mela.<\/li>\n<li>Sri Basaveshwara Bhajana Mandali\u00a0from 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Spiritual Initiation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over\u00a075 students\u00a0received the sacred\u00a0Shivadeeksha Samskara, marking their initiation into spiritual practices.<\/p>\n<p>The festival saw the participation of thousands of devotees, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual significance of Maha Shivarathri at Suttur Srikshetra.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6932 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-05.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-05-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Maha Shivarathri Celebrated with Devotion and Grandeur at Suttur Srikshetra 2025-05\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-05-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-05-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-04.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-04-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"More than 75 vatus received Lingadeeksha during the Mahashivarathri program at Suttur Srikshetra.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-04-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-04-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-03.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-03-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sri S.R. Lakshminarasimhan of Sharadadevinagara, Mysuru presenting Shivakatha recital during the Mahashivarathri programs held at Suttur Srikshetra.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-03-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-02.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-02-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jssschoolsuttur.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maha-Shivarathri-Celebrated-with-Devotion-and-Grandeur-at-Suttur-Srikshetra-2025-02-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suttur, February 27, 2025:\u00a0The sacred festival of\u00a0Maha Shivarathri\u00a0was celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur at\u00a0Suttur Srikshetra\u00a0in the divine presence of\u00a0His 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. 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