Mahashivratri
Who were the two lords fighting?
Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu
What are the four seasons?
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Recite Guru Brahma
Gurur-brahma gurur-vishnu...
First step
Sit criss-cross on the floor with palms facing upward
If you freeze water, what do you get?
Ice
What were the lords fighting about?
Superiority over one another
When does spring occur?
After winter and before summer
Recite the meditation mantra
I am a holy soul, I am a pure soul
Second Step
Close your eyes, deep breaths
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How did Lord Shiva intervene?
He assumed the form of a limitless column of fire between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu
What is Holi?
It is the Indian festival of colors, marking the beginning of spring
Recite the Ganpati Shloka
Vakratunda Maha-kaaya...
Third Step
Raise your right hand to the top of your head and rub it three times in clockwise manner; slowly bring it down when finished
Which ocean is off the California coast?
Pacific Ocean
What did Lord Vishnu do?
He went down towards the inside of Earth
Spring allergies intensify because of what?
Increase of pollen from flowers
Recite the Sun Salutations Shloka
Adi Deva Namasthubhyam...
Fourth Step
Say I am a holy soul, I am a pure soul
Which animal is the tallest in the world?
Giraffe
What did Lord Brahma do? What happened to him?
Flew upwards, lied about reaching the top by using flower as proof, Shiva punished him
When is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere(aka north america)?
March 20th
Recite the Saraswathi Shloka
Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhutessu...
Fifth Step
Meditate for 5-10 mins, stay relaxed without moving and keeping your eyes closed; when finished say the prayers
What is the largest organ on the human body?