With the most auspicious night now approaching for spiritual seekers, the Isha Yoga Center is in a celebratory countdown for the world-renowned Mahashivratri celebrations on February 15, 2026.
Sadhguru’s plan for the event, which will in due sequence attract in person millions of devotees and hundreds of millions through international live streaming, is to further its tradition as one of the largest spiritual gatherings on earth. The 2026 edition promises to host a more intense spiritual experience under the massive overhead of the 112-foot Adiyogi, with energetic live performances, lively chants accompanied by the high-impact, soul-lifting guided meditations and the signature midnight “Maha-Satsang.”
Chief Guest, Special Invitees
Unlike the way the Isha Foundation has a surprise element, which is not too high, we are anticipating a large International Head of State in 2026 with top Indian dignitaries to support the occasion. The Prime Minister, the President and Vice President of India have previously attended the event. Grammy-winning artists and Bollywood icons are set to participate, contributing a cultural twist to the centuries-old spiritual festival that draws worldwide attendees.
Complete Event Schedule: the Night of Awakening
The celebrations will run from 6:00 PM on February 15 to 6:00 AM on February 16 to encourage participants to remain upright to allow the natural rise in energy of the body system.
- 06:00 PM: Panchabhuta Aradhana – A strong cleansing of the five elements at the Dhyanalinga.
- 07:00 PM: Linga Bhairavi Procession & Grand Aarti at the Adiyogi.
- 08:00 PM: Sadhguru’s Discourse and Cultural Performances commence.
- 11:30 PM: Midnight Meditation – The pinnacle of the night, led by Sadhguru to synchronize with planetary alignment.
- 01:00 AM - 04:00 AM: Musical concerts featuring global artists (Sufi, Carnatic, and Folk fusion).
- 05:30 AM: Final meditation, Morning Aarti.
Major Event Highlights
- Adiyogi Divya Darshanam: A breathtaking 3D laser mapping show showcased on the Adiyogi statue, telling the story of the First Yogi and the 112 paths to liberation.
- Exciting Performance: The Sounds of Isha, plus some celebrated guest artists, will have this year’s lineup. It’s a blend of old school Indian classical music and high-octane tribal tunes.
- Strong Meditations: Sadhguru will conduct guided meditations tailored for the astrological significance of Mahashivratri.
- Annadanam: As tradition has it, hundreds of thousands of participants will be served a “Mahaprasad” (sacred meal) throughout the evening.
How to Participate
For those who cannot visit the remote summit of the Velliangiri Mountains in Coimbatore, the event will be broadcast across more than 22 languages on premier television networks, and Sadhguru's official YouTube and Facebook channels.
