Shivaratri
On Shivaratri, people all over the world celebrate the night of Shiva. It symbolizes the overcoming of darkness within ourselves, as Shiva stands for the highest self-realization, for the unity of all opposites and the divine essence beyond all form. We celebrate this supreme consciousness in our GuruMa and likewise that it is inherent in all human beings - which means in each one of us.
Shivaratri is the wedding night of Lord Shiva. And the wedding in question here is the spiritual union within. One can also say of body and soul, of human nature and divine nature, of inside and outside, of dark and light.
Contributions
Single dates
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | €20 | €12 | |
| Evening | €12 | €25 |
All dates
For all darshan together, the contribution is €61.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | x | x | |
| Evening | x | x |
Overnight stays
If you wish to stay over night in Brindavon Ashram:
| Accommodation options | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Fri > Sun & all darshan | €143 |
| Fri > Sat & all darshan on Fri, Sat | €92 |
| Sat > Sun & all darshan on Sat, Sun | €92 |
Children
For schoolchildren up to 14 years of age, half the contribution applies. Preschool-aged children can participate on a donation basis.
During opening hours a visit for pranam in the temples is possible at any time. In this case, the ashram kindly asks for a donation.
All contributions and donations are used for the upkeep of both ashram, Brindavon and Sri Neem Karoli Baba Mandir.