With the divine grace of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sri Sathya Sai Centres of Leicester would like to extend a warm invitation to you and your family to join us on the holy occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
This year, we have the unique and blessed opportunity to be able to celebrate over 12-hours.
PROGRAMME
8pm
Bhajans, Maha Rudhra, Abhisekam, Ashtakams and Mahaprasadam
12 midnight
Shiva Aarti and Archana, bhajans to continue
5am
Suprabhatham, Bhajans to continue
8am
Mangala Aarti and Prasadam
Where and when will this take place?
- 8pm Friday 8 March (non-stop until) 8am Saturday 9 March
- Shree Wanza Community Centre, Pasture Lane, Leicester, LE1 4EY
- Get directions to the venue (Google maps)
PARKING
Venue car park: Pasture Lane, LE1 4EY. Please ensure you check if any restrictions/pay and display applies to where you have parked.
On street parking in surrounding areas is also available after 6pm on single yellow line.
PAY AND DISPLAY
- John Lewis car park Friday, £2.50 after 5pm. You will need to take your car out by 6am for this rate.
- Saturday: after 6am (0 – 2 hours £3.50, 2 – 4 hours £5.50, 4 – 6 hours £7)
- Get directions to John Lewis car park
Mahashivaratri celebrations were held on Friday 08/03/24 from 8 pm to 8 am Saturday 09/03/24 by the two Sai Centres of Leicester at the Shree Wanza Community Center, Pasture Lane, Leicester.
There was a very large turnout for the occasion. The amasing programme started with Bal Vikas children discourse about the holy festival which was then followed by melodious bhajans until 9pm. Maha Rudra Abishekam along with Ashtakam chantings followed this, with Shiva Aarti and a rejuvenating midnight Archana.
Bhajans continued throughout the night. At 5 am Suprabatham was chanted before more beautiful Bhajans were sang and enjoyed. The event concluded with Aarti and distribution of Mahaprasadham.
Throughout the evening and into the morning all the guests were treated to delicious food and drinks by hardworking volunteers from both the centres.
Massive well done to all the volunteers for their hardwork in making this the most memorable occasion.