Sadhguru announced the Shiva Yatra a few years back. He basically asked devotees to walk, cycle or come by bullock cart for the Isha Mahashivratri. The Chennai shiva padyatra has been happening every year since past 10 years! And these yatris sure create a inspirational impact! Now many more city folks have joined in!
This year, 2023, there are 7 cities which will participate in this walking padyatra, all the way to Isha Ashram Coimbatore.
Chennai, Bangalore, Kadapa, Nagercoil, Pattukotai, Coimbatore, Pollachi
Social media handles to follow:
Youtube, Instagram, Facebook Profile (FB they probably soon have a page)
Website: this is your best source as of now. But it doesn’t look totally up to date.
Here are the details for all these cities, whatever I have been able to find.
Chennai:
Routemap: click here
Starting Date: 21st Jan
Contact Details: +91-86800.29707 , +91-91766.20609
Bangalore:
Starting Date: 29th Jan (it has started)
Route map: click here
Contact Details: TBU
Nagercoil:
TBU
Kadapa:
TBU
Pollachi:
TBU
Coimbatore:
TBU
Pattukattai:
TBU
Let me know if any questions or comments. Hope this helps. Thanks.
My other Isha Mahashivratri blog posts:
Isha Mahashivratri 2023 – Details I have so far
Isha Mahashivratri Accommodation, Can I stay in the ashram?
Isha Mahashivratri Celebrations : Everything You Can Do
Featured pic source: some Isha devotee on whatsapp
Maha Shivratri is a deeply spiritual time, and Sadhguru’s Shiva Yatra adds a unique dimension to the celebration. The Chennai Shiva padyatra’s enduring tradition and growing participation reflect a beautiful blend of devotion and modern enthusiasm.