H.H.

SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI SAHAJA YOGA TRUST – ANDHRA PRADESH

Jai Shri Mataji

Regional
Shri Shivaratri Puja
17TH, 18TH AND 19TH FEBRUARY 2023 – VISAKHAPATNAM (AP)

“No deity is as generous and as loving as Lord Shiva. He is the source of love.
The love that is flowing today is emanating from His Holy feet. It is because of
Him that human beings are bathing in the ocean of love and all this work is getting
done. After self-realization when you attain that state – the state of say Jeev Atma,
then your attention gets established in the Holy feet of Lord Shiva and the
qualities of five elements (Pancha Tattva) become very subtle and manifest.
Already I have told you about the four elements but the fifth one, ‘Ether’, I didn’t
touch. In Hindi we call it ‘Aakash Tattva’ (Sky Element). When a seeker ascends,
he attains subtle Aakasha, the Subtlety of Ether element. There is no need to
activate this element. If a seeker has some problem, this element is omnipresent.
It is present everywhere. Your attention immediately reaches where it is required.
It is just wonderful? It is like that; people may call it miracle, but it is not. In
Sahaja Yoga if your Shiva Tattva is awakened, they all subtle the subtlest qualities
and the subtlest state that is within you, gets awakened. Therefore, first of all we
should purify our heart.”
- H. H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (Shri Siva puja. Delhi (India), 14 February 1999)
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Dear Sahaji Brothers and Sisters,

By the infinite Grace and Blessings of Our Beloved Mother Shri Mataji Nirmala
Devi, Andhra Pradesh will host Regional Shri Shivaratri Puja at
Visakhapatnam from 17th - 19th February 2023. We cordially
invite all the Sahaja Yogi brothers and sisters to Visakhapatnam to worship OUR
DIVINE MOTHER in the form of Shri Shiva and enjoy the Divine vibrations
and grow in our Spiritual ascent!

Seminar Venue:
Sir. K. R. Reddy Convocation Hall, Andhra University, Opposite
Siripuram Petrol Bunk, Visakhapatnam – 530003.
This will be an intense workshop aimed at helping Sahaja Yogis to go deeper in ascent. The
SEASHORE is only about 1 KM AWAY from the VENUE and some of the accommodations
are in the vicinity of the beach itself. Therefore, all Sahajis can utilize the seashore for a foot
soak as convenient mornings and evenings. In addition, a COLLECTIVE FOOT SOAK is
programmed on 18th FEBRUARY. (SWIMMING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED)

We extend a warm welcome to all our Sahaja Yogi brothers & sisters. Please share the details
of this program with your Sahaja collectivity and invite them to attend so as to enjoy the
collective vibrations.

With Nirmal love and respect,

Seminar Organizing Committee.
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Contact Persons:
Online Registration: Mr. V. D. Nirmal Kumar (089780 73335) and Smt. Padmavathi
Simhadri (094943 49666)
Accommodation: Sri B.V.K Rao (096892 02020), Sri. K. Ramakrishna (077570 57758),
Sri. M. Durga Prasad (099663 36898) and Smt. G. Sailaja Rani (092472 33505).
Hotel Staying: The Sahaja yogis wish to stay in HOTEL will have to bear the hotel expenses
and also transport expenses to the venue. For details Contact: Sri. K. Ramakrishna (077570
57758). (Photocopy of Aadhar Card needs to be submitted on arrival for hotel accommodation).
Please fill this link for hotel bookings: https://forms.gle/T3b8VLkhyYa5FHnL8
Transportation: Sri. D.V. Siva Ramesh (093968 67788) and Sri S. Singh (094401 14799)
DISTANCES FROM VENUE I) AIRPORT: 17 KM II) RAILWAY STATION: 4 KM III) BUS STAND: 2 KM
IV) SEA SHORE: 1 KM
Cultural Programs: Smt. B.V. Padmavathi (098665 21844, 070133 68921) and Smt.
Padmavathi Simhadri (094943 49666)
There will be musical evening and cultural performance on 17th and 18th February evening. The group
performances presenting Indian Culture and of Spiritual Significance are welcome from various states and
districts. The Cultural Committee will decide about its selection for the performance in available slots.
Those who wish to participate in the Cultural programs, please inform us by
31st January 2023 through E - mail: regionalshivaratripuja2023@gmail.com
Sight Seeing:
Those who are interested can avail this facility for sight-seeing (On Monday 20th February) being
organized by private tour operator. Details can be obtained from:
Sri S. Singh (094401 14799) and Sri. D.V. Siva Ramesh (093968 67788)
COST FOR SIGHT SEEING IS TO BE DIRECTLY SEND TO PRIVATE TOUR OPERATOR.

Tour Package Cost Timings Places of Visit Package Includes

Rs. 1200/- Simhachalam Temple,
1. Non – A/C Bus Transportation
Per Adult Kailashgiri (Along
2. Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Tea.
with Mono Rail),
6:00 am 3. Entrance tickets for Simhachalam temple,
Vizag City Rushikonda,
Rs. 1000/- to Kailash giri (along with mono rail), Visakha &
Tour Per Child 3:30 pm
Venkateshwara
Submarine Museums.
Swamy temple,
(Age Btw 7 4. Pick up from Youth Hostel & Drop at Vizag
Visakha & Submarine
to 10 Years) Railway Station/ Bus Stand
Museums, RK Beach.

Rs. 1500/- 1. Sleeper train tickets: Vizag to Burra Caves.

2. Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Tea.
Araku Per Adult
Burra caves, 3. Entrance tickets Burra caves, Tribal
6:00 am
& Tribal museum museum & Botanical Gardens.
Rs. 1200/- to
Borra Per Child 8:00 pm
& 4. Non – A/C Bus Transportation: From Borra
Botanical Gardens Caves- Araku-Vizag.
Caves (Age Btw 7 5. Pick up from Youth Hostel, Drop at Vizag
to 10 Years) Railway Station/Bus Stand

For Additional Details:

Sri T. Madhusudhana Rao (098850 41837)
Capt. P. Babu Rao (091776 22422, 094931 67448)
Sri. V.V.V.V.V Prasad (092915 69441)
Sri. K. Venkata Reddy (094915 26666)
Sri A. Dharma Sai (099592 64699)
Sri K. Swamy Babu Sri Mantana Ramesh
(State Coordinator) (Vice Chairman)
Mobile No: 099492 13321 National Trust
E-mail: sb.khandapu@gmail.com Mobile No: 098665 22879
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“Seminar Schedule”
1st day 17th February 2023 (Friday)

Programme Time
Morning Meditation 5:30 to 6:30 am
Arrival and Registration From 6:30 am
Breakfast 8:00 to 09:30 am
Procession/Rally (The Park Hotel Junction-Venue) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Inaugural and Welcome Address 12:30 pm
Lunch 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Tea 4:00 to 4:30 pm
Havan 5:00 pm
Cultural & Musical Evening 7:00 pm
Dinner 8:00 pm Onwards

2nd day 18th February 2023 (Saturday)

Programme Time
Morning Meditation 5:30 to 6:30 am
Collective Foot Soak 6:30 to 7:30 am
(SWIMMING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED)
Breakfast 8:00 to 9:30 am
Seminar Session – I 9:30 to 11:30 am
Seminar Session – II 11:30 to 1:30 pm
Lunch 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Seminar Session – III 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Tea 5:00 pm
Cultural & Musical Evening 6:30 pm Onwards
Dinner 8:00 pm Onwards

3rd day 19th February 2023 (Sunday)

Programme Time
Morning Meditation 5:30 to 6:30 am
Breakfast 8:00 to 9:30 am
Welcoming Shri Sada Shiva Swarupini 10:00 am to 10:10 am
Shri Shiva Puja 10:10 am
Mahaprasad 1:30 pm
Departure 3:00 pm Onwards
Realization (Public Program) 5:00 pm Onwards
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Seminar Contribution
ADULT & WORKING YUVA SHAKTI Rs.1500/-
NON - WORKING YUVA SHAKTI Rs.800/-
CHILDREN between 6 to 12 years Rs.500/-
CHILDREN Below Six year are exempted
These charges take care of the accommodation and food
arrangements from 17th – 19th February 2023.
Hotel rooms nearby and transportation can be availed at additional
cost.
All Sahaja Yogis/Yoginis are requested to kindly send their
Seminar Contribution before 31st January 2023, so that proper
arrangements can be made. There after Seminar Contribution
will be increased Rs. 200/-.
Payment Instructions
Details for transfer of Seminar Contribution
• Payment through CBS Banks (NEFT/RTGS/Online Transfer)
Bank details: H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust
Visakhapatnam
Bank Name & Address: Punjab National Bank, LIC Building,
Visakhapatnam - 530004
Savings Account No.: 0462002100056008
IFSC Code No.: PUNB0046200

Payment details like Transaction no., Bank Name, Branch Name, List of
participants to be sent to: Mr. V. D. Nirmal Kumar (089780 73335) / Capt. P.
Babu Rao (091776 22422) as per the format in enclosure 1. E-mail:
regionalshivaratripuja2023@gmail.com
Note: The reception points/ Transport Counter shall be made available at
Railway Station and Bus Stand.
Donations: May also be deposited in the above Seminar
Contribution account in Punjab National Bank clearly mentioning the
word “Towards Donations” as per the format in enclosure 2.
Donation Details may be forwarded to Capt. P. Babu Rao (091776
22422)/ Mr. V. D. Nirmal Kumar (089780 73335) and receipts may be
collected at venue.

(For IT Exemptions
• Up to Rs. 2000/- can be paid by cash
• Above Rs. 2000/- is to be done through Cheque/Bank transfer/UPI)
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Enclosure: 1

(To be sent by E-mail: regionalshivaratripuja2023@gmail.com)

DETAILS OF PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION

Name of Center:
(Kindly mention the city and the State)
Name & Phone No. of leader of the group:
(Who will collect the badges at Seminar Venue)

Remitter’s Bank Details:

Transaction no:
Bank A/C no:
Bank Name:
Branch Name:

No of Sahaja Yogis

Total Total Total Total

Adults/ Working Non-Working Children (6 to Amount Amount Amount Amount
Yuva Shakti Yuva Shakti 12 yrs) (Adults/ (Non- Child
Working Working (6 to 12
Yuva Yuva Yrs) @
Shakti) @ Shakti) 500/-
1500/- @ 800/-

Gents Ladies Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total

(Or)
You can fill it by link given below
https://forms.gle/thZwHFRbuDaY6BKQ6
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Enclosure: 2

(To be sent by E-mail: regionalshivaratripuja2023@gmail.com)

DETAILS OF PAYMENT FOR DONATIONS

Name of Donor:
(As in Pan Card)
Address of Donor:
(As in Aadhar Card)
Mobile No:
Amount of Donation:
Mode of Transfer:
Remitter’s Bank Details:
Transaction no:
Bank A/C no:
Bank Name:
Branch Name:

In addition to the above, those requiring IT exemption under 80G to forward

the following details:

Pan Card no:

Aadhar Card no:

(Or)

You can fill it by link given below

https://forms.gle/FpUqayBrYgMcxerA7
 Visakhapatnam - Significance.
Visakhapatnam also known as Vizag, Viśākha or Waltair, is the largest and
most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is between
the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal.

The city is also home to the oldest shipyard and the only natural harbor on the east
coast of India. Visakhapatnam Port is the fourth-busiest cargo port in India.
Visakhapatnam serves as the headquarters for the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval
Command.

The city is a major tourist destination and is known for its beaches,
ancient Buddhist sites, and the natural environment of the surrounding Eastern
Ghats. It is nicknamed as the "City of Destiny" and the "Jewel of the East Coast".
Visakhapatnam's history dates back to the 6th century B.C., when it was considered
part of the Kalinga Kingdom, and later ruled by the Vengi,
the Pallava and Eastern Ganga dynasties. Visakhapatnam was an ancient Port
city which had trade relations with the Middle East and Rome. Ships were
anchored at open roads and were loaded with cargo transported from
Visakhapatnam shore by means of small Masula boats.

A reference to Vizagapatam merchant is available in the inscriptions of Sri

Bheemeswara Swamy temple (1068 AD), East Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh. During 12th century AD, Vizagapatam was a fortified merchandize
town managed by a guild.

The city's control was alternating between the Chola dynasty and the Gajapati
Kingdom in 11th and 12th centuries, until its conquest by the Vijayanagara
Empire in the 15th century. In the 16th century, after the decline of the
Vijayanagara empire and the Gajapatis, the coastal region of North Andhra,
including Visakhapatnam, was annexed by the Jeypore Kingdom and remained
part of it until the arrival of the British in 1711.

Evidently, the Maharaja of Jeypore was commonly referred to as the Maharaja

of Visakhapatnam until the dissolution of the princely state in 1947. European
powers eventually established trade operations in the city, and by the end of the
18th century it had come under French colonial rule. Control passed to the East
India Company in 1804 and it remained under British colonial rule until Indian
independence in 1947.
Visakhapatnam Port View

VCTPL View
 Fishing Harbour View
Transport Details:
By Road:
State Transport and private operators have bus services to Visakhapatnam
from the cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Raipur,
Bhubaneswar.
Puja place is just 10 minutes away from APSRTC Bus Station. The Transport
facility will be made available by Transportation Committee.
Air Port:
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) is located 17Km from the venue. This
airport runs domestic and international services to the major Indian cities
such as Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kolkata,
Mumbai, Bangalore, Mangalore and Pune. The airport has direct services
flights to Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Railway:
Visakhapatnam (VSKP) Railway station located on the Howrah-Chennai
main line of South Central Railway zone.
Puja Venue is 4km from the station and it takes just 15 minutes. The
Transport facility will be made available by Transportation Committee.

For Any Assistance, Please Write to Us:

regionalshivaratripuja2023@gmail.com
 Visiting Places Nearby Visakhapatnam
1. Rama Krishna Beach (RK Beach):

The Ramakrishna beach is a beautiful spot for relaxation, it is a natural

beautic scene and the roaring sounds of sea gives enormous pleasure. There
is an imposing Kali Temple near this beach. The Aquarium, Submarine-
museum, Air craft museum and Visakha Museum are an added attraction.

Rk Beach & Submarine Museum

 2. Kailashgiri Hilltop:

Kailashgiri is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam. The park was

developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development
Authority (VMRDA) and comprises 380 acres (150 ha) of land covered with
flora and tropical trees. The hill, at 173 metres (568 ft), overlooks the city
of Visakhapatnam which can be seen by using mono rail facility available at
hill top. The park can be reached either by road transportation or by Rope
way from the foot hills.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh awarded Kailashgiri as its "Best Tourist
Spot" in 2003. On an average, around three hundred thousand Indian and
foreign tourists visit the park every year.

Rope Way & Lord Shiva Parvati Idols at Kailashgiri

 3. Tenneti Park:
Tenneti Park also known as Urban park has a very beautiful view of the sea
and the big waves, A 3,000 -tonne Bangladeshi cargo vessel MV Maa drifted
from the anchorage point and ran aground near Tenneti park. It is located
beside Sea Shore of Bay of Bengal. GVMC installed LED screens in the park to
boost Tourism in the city. This park was named after Tenneti Viswanadham,
who was a political figure who took an active part in India's struggle for
independence. He is remembered for his role in the establishment of a
modern and shore-based steel plant at Visakhapatnam.

View from Tenneti park of merchant ship drifted

 4. Araku & Borra Caves:
Araku Valley is a hill station in Alluri Sitharama Raju district which is lying
111 km west of Visakhapatnam city. This place is often referred to as “Ooty
of Andhra”. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes,
mainly Araku Tribes.
One of the largest caves in the country, Borra Caves are home to million-
year-old stalactite and stalagmite formations. Perched at an elevation of
1,400 m above sea level, the majestic caves are a visual treat for visitors.
They came into existence as a result of the flow of Gosthani river on the
limestone deposits in the area. Some of the imposing stalactite and
stalagmite formations that can be seen here include those of Lord Shiva and
his consort Goddess Parvati, a mother and her child, a crocodile, a human
brain and a tiger. These caves were discovered by William King George of the
Geological Survey of India.
Legend has it that Borra Caves was first discovered when a cowherd, while
searching for one of his lost cows, accidentally came across them. There he
found a shivling deep inside the cave, along with his cow. He believed that
Lord Shiva had saved his cow. Later, villagers built a small temple just
outside the caves. Borra Caves draw tourists from all across the country and
is worth marking on the itinerary.

Araku Valley and Borra Caves

 5. Simhachalam:

“Simha” means lion and “Anchala” means hill. Hence the temple is located at
the top of the hill and it is called as Simhachalam which is the temple of Lord
Narasimha(Avatar of Lord Vishnu).
This Temple is one of the eighteen “Narasimha Kshetras” In India, it is very
rich and well-kept temple in the architecture. Earlier it was said that the
queen once donated gold plating to cover the whole body of the Lord.
The deity of Lord Narasimha is about 2 1/2 feet high and the original shape
of deity is in the form of tribhanga posture with the head of a lion on a human
chest, thus makes it very unique Deity. Priests in the temple apply the
Chandana daily on the Lord’s body to cool his anger. This sandal wood
powder will be removed once in a year during the Vaishaka which falls in the
month of April / May.

Outside the deity room, the pillar called Kappam Stambham in the Mukya –
Mandapam of the temple is decorated with cloth and surrounded by the
silver plates with flower garlands.

Night view of Simhachalam Temple

 6. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Rushikonda
The temple is built in eleven acres between the roadway of Visakha and
Bheemili beach. The approach ghat road was constructed beautifully with
the greenery on both sides of the road. The arch at the entrance of the hill
welcomes the visitors as a special attraction.
The lord Venkateswara Thirunamam built on the left side of the temple and
special sculptures designed by Tirumala Tirupathi sculpsit are special
attraction.

View of Ghat Road to Venkateswara Swamy Temple