Midnight Meditation
Unlock the spiritual possibilities of Mahashivratri night with this powerful process guided by Sadhguru. It is Sadhguru’s wish that all should participate in this process at midnight wherever they are.
The process will last approximately 50 minutes. Please follow the instructions given by Sadhguru throughout the meditation.
Start the video below at 11:30 PM in your own time zone.
Mahashivratri at Home:
Those who cannot be at the Isha Yoga Center during Mahashivratri can make use of the night in the following manner.
- It is most beneficial to stay awake, aware and in a vertical position throughout the night, without lying down.
- You can prepare your room by lighting a lamp or a Linga Jyothi, and placing a Dhyanalinga Yantra or Sadhguru’s picture, flowers, incense etc.
- You can chant, sing or listen to devotional songs and chants.
- If alone, it is good to take a walk or be with nature. If in a group, it is good to be silent as far as possible.
- The midnight sadhana can be performed in the following manner: 11:10pm to 11:30 pm –Sukha pranayama; 11:30 to 11:50 pm – AUM chanting; 11:50 pm – 12:10 am – Chanting of the Mahamantra, “AUM Namah Shivaya.”
- If you are following the celebrations through live telecasts and webcasts, you can follow the meditation instructions given there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I follow the timings according to India time or my timezone? For example, should I do Midnight Meditation at midnight in my timezone or India time?
Please follow the timings of your timezone. For example, the Midnight Meditation should be done at midnight in your timezone.
The streaming stopped unexpectedly. What do I do?
We are using YouTube live streaming. There are usually no problems in watching it on a mobile or desktop device. If you run into an issue, it is likely to be a problem with the network or browser on your end. The typical options to rectify this are:
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If this does not resolve your issue, please use the chat widget at the bottom right of the page. We will be able to assist you in solving technical issues.
What are the other ways I could watch the live event?
We stream in YouTube & Facebook. The live event is also available in the multiple TV channels.
What are the languages in which the live webstream is available?
The webstream is available in
1. Hindi+English
2. Tamil+English
Can I do the midnight meditation at midnight in my timezone?
Sadhguru has instructed that the midnight meditation should be done at midnight in your own time zone (start 20 minutes before midnight).
I’m located outside of India. Should I watch this live or should I watch in my own time zone?
For overseas viewers, please watch the live webstream delayed, so it starts in the evening in your time zone.
Is this webstream in HD (high definition)?
Yes. The Youtube webstream on this page is available in high definition (720p).
Will a recording of the event be available after the live webstream?
The archives of the event are available for a limited time. While the event is underway, we are also providing recorded versions of the completed performances at linked. The archive will be available as a Youtube playlist. If you want to watch these while the event is underway, you may need to periodically refresh the page to see new archive videos in the playlist.
I have a question which is not answered in this FAQ. What do I do?
We have a live chat widget on the bottom right of each page. During the live event, we will be able to address any technical issues that you may run into. If you have any other type of queries, please email info@mahashivarathri.org
