Hindu Center, Flushing celebrates Maha Shivratri with zest

The Maha Shivratri celebration held at Hindu Center, Flushing, NY on March 1, 2022 was attended by hundreds of devotees. Dr. Krishna Pratap Dixit, the head priest and Pandit Vinay Kumar Sharma conducted the abhishek of Lord Shiva from 5 pm to midnight. 

Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz attended the festivities and expressed her feelings for love of religion, peace, culture and harmony. 

The devotees very enthusiastically performed the abhishek with offerings of milk, flowers, fruits, and sweets. 

Roop Chanda and other singers sang Shiva bhajans.  

Dr. Neeta Jain, Senior Vice President and Dr. Ravindra Goyal elaborated on the importance of the festival while speaking to the attendees and media.  

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