Amit Shah Praises Sadhguru’s Role in Spreading Sanatana Dharma at Isha Mahashivratri 2025
Reported By Amit Singh
Coimbatore, 26 February 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Sadhguru for his contribution to spreading the essence of Sanatana Dharma at the Isha Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. Addressing the gathering, he stated, “Through you, Sadhguru, the entire world is understanding Sanatana—that true knowledge is understanding oneself, and the direction to change the world comes by changing oneself.”
The Home Minister compared the grand celebration at Isha Yoga Center to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, calling it a “Mahakumbh of devotion in Coimbatore.” He also described his experience at the Yoga Center as a journey from “consciousness to collective consciousness, from self-interest to ultimate welfare, and from self to the universe.”
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Dignitaries and Rituals Mark Grand Mahashivratri Celebrations
The event witnessed the presence of several political and industry leaders, including:
Governors: Odisha’s Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu and Punjab’s Gulab Chand Kataria
Union Ministers: Arjun Ram Meghwal (Law and Parliamentary Affairs) and L Murugan (Information and Broadcasting)
State Leaders: Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Rathod, and MLAs S. P. Velumani (Tamil Nadu) and Dr. M.C. Sudhakar (Karnataka)
BJP Tamil Nadu Leader: Annamalai
Earlier in the evening, Sadhguru conducted the Pancha Bhuta Kriya (cleansing of the five elements) at Dhyanalinga, which was attended by Amit Shah and other dignitaries. At the Adiyogi, the main venue, the Home Minister offered Kailash Teertham to Yogeshwara Linga and inaugurated the night-long festivities by lighting the Mahayoga Yagna, symbolizing the global spread of Yoga.
Sadhguru Acknowledges Amit Shah’s Role in Nation-Building
Welcoming Amit Shah, Sadhguru likened his efforts to those of Sardar Patel, stating, “Without maintaining the basic sovereignty and law and order in the country, all other aspirations—economic development, education, technology, spirituality—will go to waste.”
On the significance of Mahashivratri, Sadhguru emphasized, “No matter what religion, race, creed, caste—if you are human and have an erect spine, Mahashivratri is relevant for you, Adiyogi is relevant for you, and yogic sciences are absolutely relevant for you.”
Celebrities and Industry Leaders Join the Festivities
The event drew prominent figures from entertainment, media, and business, including:
Actors: Tamannaah, Vijay Verma, Mouni Roy, and Santhanam
Filmmaker: Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra
Media Executives: Kallie Purie (India Today), Shivakumar (Times of India)
Sports: Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia
Healthcare: Sangeeta Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals
Business Leaders: Venkatraman Raja (Ramco Cements), Vellayan Subbiah (Cholamandalam Finance & Investments), SV Balasubramaniam (Bannari Group), and the Kalyan Jewellers family
Cultural Performances Continue Through the Night
The Mahashivratri cultural programs, featuring Adiyogi Divya Darshnam and performances by Sounds of Isha, will continue until 6 a.m. Featured artists include:
Ajay-Atul Gogavale, National Award-winning music composers
Cass Mae, German singer recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her love of Indian music
Muktidan Gadhvi, renowned Gujarati folk singer
Sathyaprakash, multilingual singer with over 225 songs
Shubha Raghavendra, Mysuru-based vocalist specializing in Carnatic, devotional, and folk music
Paradox Tanishq Singh, rapper
Global Participation and Live Broadcast
As of the latest reports, thousands of devotees from over 70 nations have joined the event, supported by 4,000 volunteers. The Isha Mahashivratri celebrations are being broadcast in 22 languages and streamed live by over 200 television channels and digital platforms worldwide.
