Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Shiva, occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the month of 'Phalguna' (Feb / March). Maha Shivaratri, "the Great Night of Shiva" is the most significant event in India's spiritual calendar. A unique 40 feet Shivling was inaugurated by leading film celebrities Bappi Lahiri, Dolly Bindra.
Bappi Lahiri, famous Indian music director and playback singer gave his good wishes for the Mahashivratri event to Brahma Kumaris, shared his feelings and devotion towards Lord Shiva. He sung few lines from his recently released religious album; Also sung few lines from one of his Bengali movie song, “Mangal Deep Jale” which touched the audience.
Sister Dolly Bindra, Indian actress requested the audience to express their issues and solve the present deteriorating situation in this age of Kaliyuga. She shared that she has stopped reading the newspapers from past 25 days. She also shared her experience of conversation with God. Feb 14 is her birthday; Sister BK Divya Prabha and Sister BK Kunti gave her blessings among the present audience.
Brother Ashok Patel, Shiv Sena Shakha Pramukh said that 14 years ago when Brahma Kumaris were being handed over responsibility of the Liberty Garden as a care taker, since then Brahma Kumaris may have organized some 14 exhibitions here.
Sister BK Kunti, explained the significance of Maha Shivratri; Made a request to the audience to return home today with smile and happiness from Liberty Garden.
Sister BK Divya Prabha explained the significance of Maha Shivratri. She shared the various belief systems of people who believe in God and one who do not have faith, but they too at least once in their life time remember him and see towards him for his help; she also explained how to connect with Supreme father and do conversation with him as his child;
Sister Daksha Patel, ex corporator gave her good wishes to the audience and expressed her thanks to Brahma Kumaris for inviting her to share her thoughts. She shared that she feels inspired by Brahma Kumaris talks and guidance which she keeps taking while coming in contact with Brahma Kumaris Sisters.
A Bengali group from the local Bengali temple in Malad presented a devotional musical dance with drums.
All the guests were felicitated with godly gifts and prasad.