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The Shivanga sadhana is a powerful period of sadhana for men. Shivanga initiations are now available at many cities around the world.

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हिंदी

தமிழ்

ಕನ್ನಡ

മലയാളം

తెలుగు

Way of Grace

Shivanga Sadhana

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What is Shivanga Sadhana? 

Sadhana Details

SADHANA GUIDELINES

<ul>
 <li>This&nbsp;sadhana&nbsp;is only for gents.</li>
 <li>Shiva Namaskar (a practice taught during the initiation) should be done with devotion 21 times a day, either before sunrise or after sunset, on an empty stomach.</li>
 <li>Only 2 meals can be had during the day. The first meal should be taken after 12 noon.</li>
 <li>Soak 8-10 peppercorns along with 2-3 vilva leaves in honey, and a handful of groundnuts in water overnight. In the morning, on an empty stomach, chew the leaves. After completing your daily Shivanga process, add lemon juice to the peppercorn-honey mixture and consume. Consume the soaked groundnuts also.</li>
 <li>Shower/bath should be taken twice a day. Herbal bathing powder (snanam podi) should be used instead of soap.</li>
 <li>Biksha must be received from at least 21 people. (Optional for overseas partcipants)</li>
 <li>Whites or light colored clothing can be worn during the sadhana period.</li>
 <li>During the period of the sadhana, smoking, consuming alcohol and eating non-vegetarian food are not allowed.</li>
</ul>
You can also download the&nbsp;sadhana&nbsp;guidelines in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cdn.isha.ws/public/docs/pdir/shivanga-sadhana/Hindi-Guidelines.pdf" rel="noopener">हिंदी</a>,&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://public-isha.sadhguru.org/public/brochure/shivanga-sadhana/shivanga-sadhana-tamil.pdf" rel="noopener">தமிழ்</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cdn.isha.ws/public/docs/pdir/shivanga-sadhana/English-Guidelines.pdf" rel="noopener">English</a>,&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://public-isha.sadhguru.org/public/brochure/shivanga-sadhana/shivanga-sadhana-kannada.pdf" rel="noopener">ಕನ್ನಡ</a>,&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://public-isha.sadhguru.org/public/brochure/shivanga-sadhana/shivanga-sadhana-malayalam.pdf" rel="noopener">കന്നഡ</a>,&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://public-isha.sadhguru.org/public/brochure/shivanga-sadhana/shivanga-sadhana-telugu.pdf" rel="noopener">తెలుగు</a>.&nbsp;

REGISTRATION

<ul>
 <li>
 Registration is mandatory to attend initiation.
 </li>
 <li>The Shivanga kit is needed to attend initiation for the Sadhana. You can order your kit from <a href="https://www.ishalife.com/in/shivanga" title="Isha Life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Isha Life</a>.</li>
</ul>

INITIATION

<ul>
 <li>A trained Shivanga will initiate the participants into the Sadhana on Purnima. You can also participate online.</li>
 <li>The Sadhana begins on Purnima (full moon day) and ends on Shivratri (day before the new moon), 42 days later.</li>
</ul>

CULMINATION

<ul>
 <li>It is optional for the Shivangas to come to the Dhyanalinga in Coimbatore on Shivratri.</li>
 <li>Online Culmination is also facilitated for those who cannot do it at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore</li>
</ul>

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Please reach out to your Shivanga local coordinator for any questions during your sadhana.