Join us for the grand opening of the Shiva Temple and sacred Maha Kumbhabhishekam Festivity in the serene sanctuary of Lilleoru, Estonia. We invite you to participate in person or enjoy the live stream via Facebook Live.
Monday, 10. June 2024, time 8:15am – 9:30pm
Lilleoru, Estonia & online via Facebook Live
8:15 AM – Main Ceremony
Opening Remarks, Temple Consecration (Maha Kumbhabhishekam), and Light Offering (Alankaara Dheebaaradhanai). The ceremony is conducted by a 32nd generation high priest from India.
10:30 AM – Celebratory Feast for all Guests
12:00 PM – Guided Tour in Lilleoru
1:00 PM – Parvathi & Parameshwaran Wedding and Temple Procession
4:00 PM – Bharatanatyam Performances by students from Dance Studios Duende and Amrita
5:00 PM – Panel Discussion on spirituality in today’s society and world.
Discussion with notable speakers including Ambassador of India to Estonia Mr. Ajaneesh Kumar, Shiva Europe Forum Executive Director Swami Bhairavananda Saraswati, and Temple Founder Ingvar Villido Ishwarananda, Tibetan Yantra Yoga teacher Maaja Zelmin and pastor of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Risti congregation Annika Laats
7:00 PM – Concert featuring Indian temple dances and music
Performers: Amrita Dance Studio, 8-year-old Sree Vaishnavi Gdamsetty, Rasa Ensemble
8:30 PM – Evening Aarati at the temple
Please confirm your attendance by June 1st via email at shivatemple@lilleoru.ee. Your RSVP will help us provide detailed and practical information as the event approaches. Visit also our Shiva temple website and join Shiva temple newsletter here: https://shivatemple.lilleoru.ee/en
Summer formal attire, suitable for outdoor conditions. Refreshments and shopping are available at the Lilleoru café and shop throughout the day.