Coimbatore : The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, joined lakhs of people in celebrating Mahashivratri at Isha Yoga Center here on Monday.
Coimbatore : The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, joined lakhs of people in celebrating Mahashivratri at Isha Yoga Center here on Monday.
The President was the Chief Guest for the event which began at 6 pm on Monday. Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation,welcomed the President at the event.
According to a statement from Isha:
The President arrived at Adiyogi and was given a rousing reception by lakhs of people gathered at the venue and proceeded to light the Mahayoga Yagna to symbolize the spreading of yoga through a million Yoga Veeras, around the world".
"It’s our profound privilege and an honour to have with us, the President of India here today,” said Sadhguru while also welcoming all State Governors, Ministers, dignitaries and the lakhs of visitors who were present, said the statement.
The President was given a tour of the Isha Yoga Center by Sadhguru and participated in a process to cleanse the five elements, known as Pancha Bhuta Aradhana, at the Dhyanalinga Yogic temple. The process was conducted by Sadhguru, the release noted.
In his address, the President said that Shiva’s message was “A worthy life is one that is lived in the service of others. I am very happy to be in the presence of this 112-feet Adiyogi.”
The President commented that he was very happy to see so many young people doing Yoga.
The President along with his wife, Savitha Kovind, Governer of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit , Ministers S.P. Velumani and Dindugal Sreenivasan also visited the Linga Bhairavi Devi temple.
An eclectic mix of artists that included drummers from Azerbaijan and Sounds of Isha, as well as several classical dancers and folk artists will perform through the night.