Maha Shivaratri 2026
May this sacred night bestow inner stillness, clarity, and the boundless grace of Bhagavan Shiva upon all.
Om Namah Shivaya
Schedule
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Offerings
On this auspicious occasion, you can participate by offering pujas online and invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva upon you and your family. The pujas will be led by Br. Ved Chaitanya.
On this auspicious day, Sri Samba Paramesvara will be worshipped with:
- Shodashopachara Puja with Rudrabhishekam
- Chuttuvilakku (lighting of 1008 lamps around the temple)
- Chantings and Bhajans
Offerings | Amount | |
UtsavaYajamana (includes Chuttu Vilakku) | ₹10,000 | |
Mukhya Yajamana (includes Munnira Vilakku) | ₹5,000 | |
Yajamana (includes Niramala - flower decoration) | ₹2,001 | |
Rudrabhiskekam | ₹501 | |
Archana | ₹101 | |
Chuttu Vilakku (Lighting 1008 oil-lamps around the Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple) | ₹5,000 |
Bhiksha Offering
Offering Bhiksha (food) to Swamins, Brahmacharins and ashram residents.
Bhiksha | Amount | |
Breakfast Bhiksha | ₹ 6,000 | USD 140 | |
Lunch Bhiksha | ₹ 12,000 | USD 300 |



