The Boston Sri Kalikambal Shiva Temple hosted a grand Shivarathri Celebration on Feb 24.
"Kalau Nama Sankeerthanam Moksha Prapthy Ithi Smruthi (According to Puranas, the easy way to reach god in Kali Yuga is participating in Nama Sankeerthanam). According to Saiva Saints, not talking about Lord Shiva is equivalent to being never born (Pesadhe Naal Ellam, Piravadhe Naale)” says Priest Bhairava Sundaram.
The temple organized a Kotti Vara Shiva Panchakshra Japa Yagya where they had people chant Om Namaha Shivaya jointly with the aim of having the 1 Crore Om Namaha Shivaya chanted in the temple.
The event was beautifully organized with children as little as five chanting Om Namaha Shivaya. Chanting in unison was sheer joy. “ Priest Bhairava Sundaram is the perfect channel to bring the Agama Shastras to the devotees. His personal connection to the Lord makes the prayer special” said Shekhar Shastri.
The newly consecrated temple has several very powerful Shivalingas. “My father did Japa for seven hours straight in the Japa room. He could feel the power of the Lord” said Shobha Shastry.
Kalikaambal is the main diety in the temple. For me being in the temple energized me. Chanting 11,000 Om Namaha Shivaya was a divine opportunity. The temple is really worth a visit.
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