From real-time access to 20+ Mahashivratri aartis to sacred Jyotirlinga temples across India to live stream of Isha Foundation’s all-night event from Coimbatore and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s spiritual words to musical dedications and chants in honour of Lord Shiv by top music artists led by singer, composer and lyricist Sona Mohapatra, JioHotstar brings on February 26 a special show on Shiv-Parvati union and deeper discoveries of rituals, mythology and culture.

In a media statement, the streamer said that with a vision to unlock infinite possibilities, it endeavours to create experiences that bring India together, offering new ways to connect, entertain and engage.

After the phenomenal success of the Coldplays’ Music of the Spheres concert live streaming from Ahmedabad recently, JioHotstar will bring ‘Mahashivratri: The Divine Night’ — a first-of-its-kind, multi-format, multi-location, multi-stream live event entailing the most immersive and inclusive experience of the festival.

By leveraging the power of storytelling and technology, JioHotstar hopes to seamlessly weave rituals, mythology, culture, devotion and spirituality associated with Lord Shiv and make a truly multi-modal experience accessible to millions of users from the comfort of their homes.

Viewers can witness in real time over 20 aartis from all the Jyotirlingas (Jyotirlingas are believed to symbolize the cosmic energy and radiance of the supreme deity Mahadev) that bring the celebrations from across the country to their devices. They can also understand the significance of the aartis as well as delve deeper into the meaning of the rituals.

JioHotstar has partnered with the Isha Foundation to live-stream its grand rituals, including musical performances by a diverse array of artists, ensuring nationwide access to the night-long celebrations. This will also include the meditations and preachings of Sadhguru. The live event will entail performances inspired by and dedicated to Lord Shiv.

The night of musical offerings, cutting across different genres, will be fronted by popular singer, lyricist and composer Sona Mohapatra. The event on the platform will also entail live meditations from The Art of Living, led by spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Adding to the spiritual and cultural experience, viewers can relive the magic of Devo Ke Dev… Mahadev with a special three-hour episode showcasing the union of Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati, as a tribute to the occasion of Mahashivratri as JioHotstar will bring traditions from across the country to audiences in a seamless and engaging way, fostering deeper community connections.

Speaking on the initiative, a JioHotstar spokesperson said, “We are redefining the way India experiences seminal cultural moments, breaking barriers of access, scale and immersion. With the ‘Mahashivratri’ live event, we are leveraging the power of digital innovation to turn centuries-old traditions into an immersive, interactive and intuitive nation-wide experience.

“We want to unlock the power of aggregated community experiences and believe that the occasion of Mahashivratri is a moment which millions must share with each other.”

Commenting on the special live stream, Sri Sri Ravishankar, said, “Mahashivratri is an occasion to align with the cosmos to connect with the Divinity within. This sacred night brings us together in devotion, gratitude and joy.”

Talking about this association, Sadhguru added, “Mahashivratri is a time to turn inward, reflect and connect with the divine. It is a night of immense energy, where seekers from all walks of life come together. Through JioHotstar, this powerful night becomes even more accessible, where technology bridges distances and spirituality unites us all.”