On the full moon night of 7 March 2023, over 3000 people immersed themselves in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Linga Bhairavi consecration with Sadhguru in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The atmosphere was abuzz with anticipation as participants dressed in white and red lined up at the gate for the much-awaited consecration of Linga Bhairavi in Basundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal. They were to enter a small, unique space that had once been the home of a big-hearted woman who donated her house so that Sadhguru could transform it into a Devi temple.
The exquisite level of detail that went into its Nepali-style design is what makes this space particularly captivating and beautiful.
A sense of joy and excitement was palpable as the Linga Bhairavi Stuti chant filled the air, setting a tone of exuberance and vibrancy.
At precisely 6:30 p.m., the sound of drums and conch shells announced the arrival of Sadhguru and Devi.
In a procession, Sadhguru walked toward the temple, with the Devi mercury yantra being carried behind him by Nepali upasakas. A wave of intensity engulfed the participants as Sadhguru passed through them.
As soon as he arrived at the main door of the temple, the curtains opened, allowing for a first glimpse of the inner sanctum, where Devi’s form was kept wrapped in a red Jai Bhairavi Devi cloth.
Without any further introduction, Sadhguru commenced the consecration by offering arati and igniting the yagna fire in front of Devi.
Sadhguru guided the participants through a carefully designed process that included chanting specific bija [1] mantras while performing certain clockwise and anti-clockwise hand movements, leaving the space crackling with energy.
Isha Foundation’s homegrown band, Sounds of Isha, infused the atmosphere with vibrant Devi chants and songs, accompanied by a pulsing rhythm of drums.
Some participants intently observed the consecration procedure, while others had their eyes closed in rapture, soaking in the powerful energies.
Sadhguru proceeded with the consecration process, utilizing various substances such as mercury, sacred ash, turmeric, kumkum, special mud, neem, vilva leaves, and many more. He went on to create an energized mercury base for the five kalashams atop of the temple. Sadhguru also established the main mercury yantra inside the Devi form, as well as her Third Eye.
After approximately 3 1/2 hours of absolute intensity, Sadhguru announced a break for refreshment, cautioning everyone that since the process was not yet completed, it was important to maintain silence, vibrancy, and the necessary atmosphere. The Linga Bhairavi Lum Vum chant reverberated throughout the break. Simultaneously, Devi was established on top of the offering stone and covered with a curtain.
When the break was over, drum beats and chants filled the air as Sadhguru made his way to the inner sanctum and drew the curtain to reveal Devi.
Participants were left in a state of rapture and awe, some in tears of devotion, some screaming in joy, and some dancing in delight. It was an ecstatic celebration.
Sadhguru adorned Devi with her first kumkum, a colorful mala, and a traditional Nepali necklace ornament.
In the following session, Sadhguru spoke about the various offerings and rituals available in the temple. Two Nepali girls alongside Radhe initiated the processes by starting the Valmikam Sarpa Seva, Kumkum Sarpa Seva (offering made to the intertwined sarpas [snakes] at Devi’s abode), lighting the Nei Deepam (ghee lamps), and tying the Mangalya Bala Sutra (consecrated turmeric-dyed thread) at the trishul (trident).
When Sadhguru went to be with the participants seated outside, preparations for the first Pournami Abhishekam commenced.
As the process unfolded, Sadhguru sat at the entrance of the temple and witnessed Devi being adorned in various forms, including navaneetam (butter), haridram (turmeric), chandanam (sandalwood), kumkumam. The offerings to Devi were accompanied by a graceful dance by Isha Samskriti students.
Arati was distributed to all of the participants.
At the end of the consecration, Sadhguru gave a brief talk, followed by a question and answer session. He highlighted the significance and uniqueness of this temple, and urged the local meditators to take care of Devi. He also suggested replacing the artificial kumkum commonly used in Nepal with the natural, energized Devi kumkum.
Following Sadhguru’s departure, waves of devotees surged to the sanctum to get Devi’s darshan and receive prasadam.
