Mahashula and Nandi Consecration by Sadhguru
15 Jan 2024, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM IST
Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru
5–8 PM IST - Sankranti Jathre (Open to all)
Registrations Closed
Join Sadhguru as he consecrates the Mahashula, Shiva’s trident, and Nandi, the meditative bull who is also Shiva’s close companion, on Makar Sankranti.
Highlights
Undertake a special sadhana (spiritual practice) offered by Sadhguru to enhance your receptivity.
Offer oil to Nandi during the event.
Participate in Sankranti Jathre - a vibrant cultural festival.
Event Schedule
12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Mahashula and Nandi Consecration by Sadhguru
4:00 PM onwards:
All participants can offer oil to Nandi
Culmination of sadhana by tying the black cloth to Mahashula
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Sankranti Jathre - A vibrant cultural festival (Open to all)
Seating Layout
Registrations Closed
Preparatory Sadhana
Sadhguru has offered a sadhana for participants to become receptive to the consecration process:
The sadhana must be done for a minimum of 3 days or 7 days before the event.
Tie a black cloth above the elbow (on the left hand for ladies and right hand for gents). The cloth should be long enough to go around one’s arm twice, while the width should be 3/4 inch and length 12 inches.
Chant Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya 12 times, twice a day.
Eat your first meal after 12 PM.
Maintain silence until 12 PM if possible.
Culminate the sadhana by tying the black cloth to the Mahashula during the program on 15 January.
How to get there
Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru is located near Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapura district, 65 kilometers north of Bengaluru.
The Center is 45 km from the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (60-minute drive) and 63 km from the Cantonment Railway Station, Bengaluru (80-minute drive).
A two-way bus service between various points in Bengaluru city and Sadhguru Sannidhi has been organized for participants. (Please note that this facility is being provided by a travel company, not Isha.) For bus travel reservations, please click here. Please make your reservations by 12 January 2024.
Taxis are available from Bengaluru to Sadhguru Sannidhi. Regular bus services also operate between Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura town, as well as between Chikkaballapura town and Sadhguru Sannidhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration is mandatory to attend the event. Anyone above 8 years of age can participate. Completion of any Isha program is not required.
Yes, people outside India can also participate in this event. Ensure you have a valid passport while registering.
If you have any queries, please write to sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org. Please allow us at least 24 hours to respond to your email. Alternatively, you can also call our support helpline at +91-8300053111.
Yes, they can attend. Please ensure you take adequate medical care and inform the volunteers near you if you have specific conditions that require additional support.
If you have tried registering using a mobile phone, try using a computer and the Google Chrome browser. Clear any cache/cookies. If you still face issues, please take a screenshot of the error or issue with a visible URL and share it with us at sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org with the subject line: Registration Issue.
Yes, spot and offline registrations will be available on approval basis. One needs to do Sadhana for a minimum of 3 days to attend the program.
If you wish to make a contribution, please click here. Your contribution will support the development of the spiritual infrastructure being built at Sadhguru Sannidhi, Bengaluru.
You will need to pay the difference in pricing based on the chosen category. You can write to us at sadhgurusannidhi.blr@isha.sadhguru.org to make an upgrade. For more details on the upgrade policy, please read the Terms and Conditions.
Please read our Terms and Conditions regarding transfers.
If you wish to cancel, please write to iycblr.refunds@isha.sadhguru.org. Please allow us at least 24 hours to respond to your email. Alternatively, you can also call our support helpline at +91-8300053111. You can refer to our Terms and Conditions to learn more about our refund policy.
No, this is an in-person event. A livestream will not be available.
Announcements will be made in Kannada and English. However, an understanding of these languages is not required to attend and benefit from this event.
Please plan to arrive at the venue by 10:30 AM. This will help you to complete the check-in process smoothly and be seated by 11:30 AM. If you are traveling from overseas or from outside Bengaluru, please plan to arrive in the city a day earlier or at least by the morning of 15 January.
There is no dress code for the event. Ethnic Indian wear is preferable.
Yes, chairs will be provided if you have difficulty sitting on the ground. When you reach the seating bay, please request a chair from one of the volunteers.
Children above 8 years can attend the event along with you. However, please make the necessary arrangements for children below 8 years as childcare services will not be available.
Overnight accommodation at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru is currently unavailable. You can book accommodation at a hotel nearby. Please ensure that you register for Shivabharanam before booking accommodation. Information regarding accommodation will be made available soon.
It would be best to come with as little luggage as possible, as there is no allotted space for storage. Please note that carrying food inside the venue is not allowed. Water and food will be available for purchase at designated areas/food stalls. Please bring cash and tender exact change. UPI/cards (credit/debit) will not work due to limited connectivity at the venue.
A two-way bus service between various points in Bengaluru city and Sadhguru Sannidhi has been organized for participants. (Please note that this facility is being provided by a travel company, not Isha.) For bus travel reservations, please click here. Please make your reservations by 12 January 2024.
Bengaluru is a major IT hub in India and is well connected by air, rail, and road. Airlines operate regular flights to Bengaluru from all major cities in India and overseas. Train services are available from all major cities in India. Regular bus and taxi services are also available from Bengaluru city to Chikkaballapura town, which is the closest town to Sadhguru Sannidhi, Bengaluru. Regular bus service from Chikkaballapura town to the center has also started.
Google Maps link to Sadhguru Sannidhi’s location: bit.ly/sd-snb.
The venue is 45 km from the Kempegowda International Airport (60-minute drive) and 63 km from the Cantonment Railway Station (80-minute drive).
Driving directions:
Stay on NH44 (Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway) until you reach Isha Junction (Lingasettipura Junction), the pinned location on the map.
Take the turn and follow the signs to Isha Yoga Center (5 km from the junction).
Boarding Point for KSRTC Buses to Sadhguru Sannidhi: Majestic Bus Stand, KSRTC Bus Terminal 2A (maps.app.goo.gl/sgukE2x4pogdP26W9).
Information regarding travel from Bengaluru city, airport, and/or railway stations will be made available soon.
Yes, paid parking will be available at the venue, but it will be limited. There may also be traffic and congestion near the venue. Please plan accordingly. Once you reach the venue, there will be volunteers and signs to guide you.
For queries regarding volunteering, please write to: volunteering.karnataka@ishafoundation.org
Contact Us
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