Shivaratri Retreat 2026
Flexible Dates
In addition to the annual Shivaratri events, there are three special offerings highlighted below, for Personal Retreat guests (they can choose to stay any of the Sat., Sun. and possibly Mon. nights) and Mtn. Experience day guests on Sat.
Internally we are calling this a Flex weekend program.
All Monday events are free of charge.
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 (happens to be Valentine’s Day!) – Mtn. Exp.
11:30am–12:30pm Special Shivaratri Guided Campus Tour
3:30 – 4:45pm possibly Shiva themed yoga class
7:15pm – 8:30pm Shiva Symbolism Class with Bhavani – CC Main
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026
8:30 – 9:30am Breakfast
9:30am – 12:30pm Parthiv Puja & creation of 1008 lingams – CB Main
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch (paid, optional)
3:30 – 5:00pm Yoga Class – Abiding in Awareness of Shiva: Movement Meditation and Mantra – taught by Emily and Omprakash – CC Main
5:15 – 6:15pm Dinner (paid, optional)
7:15 – 7:45 Ganesh Puja
8:00pm – 12:00am Kirtan, Meditation
Monday, February 16, 2026 – ALSO Presidents’ Day Holiday
12:00 – 2:00am Shiva puja & Mantra Yajna
2:00 – 5:00am Asana & Kirtan
5:00 – 6:30am Maha Shivaratri Puja
6:30 – 7:00am Parade to carry lingams to the Temple
7:00 – 8:00am Arati
8:00 – 8:30am Procession and immersion of lingams (lake)
8:30 – 9:30am Breakfast (free)
Categories : HFS Event, MM Sponsored, Personal Retreat, Temple, Yoga
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