The Bhairavi Utsav – Dance of the Divine event marked a grand celebration to welcome Linga Bhairavi Devi to Nepal, following the consecration in Kathmandu just two days prior. The event, broadcast live, was to introduce Linga Bhairavi to the Nepali people. Distinguished guests, including the former Right Honorable Prime Minister Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli and the Right Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha, graced the occasion along with Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament.
The event began with Sounds of Isha setting the ambience with a mix of devotional Indian and Nepali songs, and was followed by video glimpses of the Devi Abhishekam that happened during the consecration. There was then a live arati to the image of Devi, followed by a fire dance by the brahmacharis and volunteers.
Next up was one of the evening’s highlights, the “Niraivaya Bhairavi,” a dance offering from Project Samskriti[1], inspired by verses from the Devi Mahatmayam and a composition of renowned poet Subramaniyam Bharathiyar. This performance celebrated the various aspects of Shakti as the omnipresent destroyer of ignorance and evil, and the binding force of the cosmos.
The most eagerly anticipated part of the event was the satsang with Sadhguru, where he introduced Linga Bhairavi to the people of Nepal. During the satsang, Sadhguru emphasized the importance of exploring the full potential of one’s existence, saying, “When you do not explore the full potential of who you are, that is the greatest loss. You don’t even know you lost it. Things that are possible were never explored – this is a terrible loss.”
He lauded Nepal for its cultural richness, and for keeping its spiritual traditions alive. Sadhguru also gently touched upon the topic of temple maintenance, expressing his hope that the arrival of Bhairavi will inspire the revitalization and better care of many of the country’s sacred spaces, “These are tremendous tools being used in rudimentary ways. So, I thought let us inspire that: Using Bhairavi as a source, we hope many of you will revive many things in this wonderful country.”
Sadhguru also spoke about how the inner sanctum of the temple is managed entirely by women. He encouraged the women of Nepal to stand up and take this role, and stated that within 6–8 months, there should be a Nepali woman looking after the temple. He said, “It needs a lot of training, dedication, and striving. It takes a lot of work. You must be willing to do that. And this is not hard work. If you have devotion in your heart, nothing is hard work.”
The satsang finished with Sadhguru taking several questions from the audience. In response to a question on how to keep the Sanatana Dharma[1] alive for thousands of years, Sadhguru urged the country’s lawmakers to open Nepal’s temples to all human beings, regardless of their color, caste, creed, or nationality. Explaining that the practice of denying foreigners entry to temples was a remnant from another time, no more relevant today, Sadhguru asked all temples to welcome any foreigners who genuinely seek to experience the temple spaces.
The abode of Linga Bhairavi is now open for devotees every day from 6:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m., offering them an opportunity to seek blessings and experience the powerful presence of Devi. Devi Abhisekham, a set of 11 auspicious offerings with arati, is performed thrice a day, at 7:40 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.
