Priest recites Holy mantras at Shivratri in Delhi

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A revered Hindu priest recites holy mantras on occasion of Maha Shivratri at a temple in Delhi Mahashivratri is a festival that honors Lord Shiva. Devotees of Lord Shiva stay awake all night on this auspicious night of Shivratri. They perform poojas, meditate and chant Vedic mantras. These sacred practices bestow a sense of peace and oneness within us and with the world. There are many stories around Shiva. While each of these stories is meaningful, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar sheds lights on another perspective. He says, Shiva is not a person, but the very energy on which the entire creation rests. This energy pervades the entire universe and is present within every living being. This energy is called the Shiva Tattva. Source: www.artofliving.org This footage is part of the broadcast sto