Maha Shivratri

Friday, 24 Feb 2017

Shivratri is celebrated on Maha Vad 13. This year it falls on Friday 24th February. On this auspicious occasion, we will be hosting a Shiv Poojan throughout the day.

Shiv Lingam
There is no requirement to book your place in advance, however to allow us to plan for the Poojan, please email us of your attendance at [email protected].
  • Poojan Timings Every Hour
  • Date
    Friday, 24th February
  • Morning session
    8am, 9.30am (Last poojan @ 11am)
  • Afternoon session
    4pm, 5.30pm, 7pm (Last poojan @ 8.30pm)
Please note that all poojan materials will be provided by the temple. Any donation towards the poojan can be given at the reception.

Greatness of Maha Shivratri

Shiv Lingam Aarti

Once a very poor Bhil; Gurudruha was unable to hunt any animal for food to feed his family. He sanf (Bilva Patra) tree nearby with the motive of hunting down an animal which may come to quench its thirst.

Coincidentally this was the auspicious day of Shivaratri and he was unaware of a Shivlinga established under that tree. After the first three hours of the night passed, he saw a female deer arriving with her fawns. In getting ready to aim at his prey the sudden movements made some bel-leaves fall on the Shivalinga along with some drops of water from his water vessel. Thus, in this way Gurudruha unwittingly accomplished the worship of Shiva in this time.

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How to get here

If you are coming to the Mandir by public transport, please use the Transport for London website for best route options.

For directions by car, please visit our contact page for more information.

Address
Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Dharma Bhakti Manor
Wood Lane
Stanmore
Middlesex, HA7 4LF
Tel. (020) 8954 0205