MAHA SHIVARATRI KIRTAN, RETREAT DAY, AND CEREMONY
Time of Healing, Awakening, and Transformation
with Yogacharya O'Brian and CSE Teachers

SHIVA KIRTAN WITH YOGACHARYA & GITANJALI
Friday, February 13, 2026
7 PM - 8:30 PM (PT)
In-person & Online. Offered freely. Registration required.

SHIVA RETREAT DAY WITH YOGACHARYA
Saturday, February 14, 2026
10 AM - 4 PM
In-person only. Fee: $60. Registration required.

MAHA SHIVARATRI CEREMONY WITH YOGACHARYA & CSE TEACHERS
Sunday, February 15, 2026
6 PM – 9 PM (PT)
In-person & Online. Offered freely. Registration required.

JOIN KIRTAN OR MAHA SHIVARATRI LIVESTREAM

"Behold the light in yourself with a concentrated mind." —Sri Lahiri Mahasaya

The fourteenth day of every lunar month, or the day before the new moon, is known as Shivaratri. Out of all twelve Shivaratris that occur in a calendar year, Mahashivaratri—the great night of Shiva—is one of the most spiritual significance. It occurs every year in February-March at the time of the waning moon, and it is celebrated in temples, homes, and yoga centers worldwide by Hindus and practitioners of yoga.

This year's celebration will include:

• Shiva Kirtan
• Shiva Retreat Day
• Maha Shivaratri chanting, meditation, stories & reading, puja & rituals, and more!
  

The dark night vigil on the omnipresence of the Lord is a time for overcoming the darkness of ignorance—both on an individual, national, and global scale. It is a time for healing, for diving into the great mystery of our existence, and discovering the lighted path of spiritually conscious living.

These programs will be both educational and inspirational—an opportunity to learn and practice Sanskrit mantras, explore mystical symbolism, experience deep meditation, and celebrate your spiritual path.

Everyone is welcome. 

OVERNIGHT LODGING
Apply to stay at CSE overnight for a truly immersive experience. Limited space available. (APPLY HERE)

OTHER RESOURCES
In preparation for Maha Shivaratri, we invite you to view the following FREE, on-demand video class from Yogacharya O'Brian:

That Thou Art! Essential Teachings from Dakshinamurti

This two-part class introduces students to the art and practices of svadhyaya (self-inquiry) and dhyana (superconscious meditation). It includes teachings from Adi Shankaracharya’s revered Dakshinamurti Stotram, guiding the spiritual practitioner on the journey from ego-identification to Self-realization. Offered freely. (LEARN MORE)