What happens on the night of Shiva? Dr. Mitika Kanabar sits down with Acharya Mrityunjay and Acharya Satyam — both from Kashi, the oldest living city on earth — for a conversation about Mahashivaratri. Shiva as destroyer. Shiva as the one who blesses even the smallest insect. The three great nights in Hindu scripture. The four prahars of worship through the night. Why the whole city of Kashi rests on Shiva's trident. Why death in Kashi is celebrated with drums. The promise between Shiva and Annapurna — that no one in Kashi will go hungry, and no one who dies there will be denied moksha. They address the cannabis question directly. They explain the relationship between Shiva and Krishna. And they close with Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam — a chant you can follow along with, no Sanskrit required. Shivaratri is February 15, 2026. 0:00 — Precap 1:30 — Welcome and introductions 4:18 — Shiva, Ratri, and the three great nights 3:56 — The Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva 4:28 — Shiva tattva: the essence of Shiva 5:00 — The four prahars of worship through the night 5:30 — What is tattva? Substance and essence 6:00 — Vishwanath: the emperor of this world 7:12 — Ashutosh: the God who is content with nothing 8:28 — The image of Lord Shiva in Kashi scripture 8:59 — Narayana Priya: are Shiva and Vishnu equal? 9:33 — Shiva, Kamadev, and the destruction of desire 10:05 — Why Kashi never ends: the city on Shiva's trident 10:36 — Satyam Ji on Kashi and the Adi Guru Shankaracharya 12:56 — Marnam Mangalam: death celebrated with drums 14:20 — 56 Vinayikas, 12 Adityas, 64 Yoginis of Kashi 14:54 — The promise: Annapurna feeds, Shiva grants moksha 15:39 — The magic of Kashi (Mitika's experience) 16:15 — Why Shiva lives in the cremation ground 17:20 — The Hidden Hindu and mythological imagination 17:55 — How to observe Shivaratri at home 19:38 — Meditation, a lamp, and offering your intentions 20:39 — The wedding night of Shiva and Parvati 22:15 — The tithi: Phalguna, Krishna Paksha, Chaturdashi 23:19 — The 14th day and awakening hidden powers 25:02 — Bhajan clubbing: singing through the night 26:13 — Cannabis and Shivaratri: the honest answer 29:01 — Neelkanth: the one who held poison in his throat 29:38 — Sattvic vs tamasic: can you fake the experience? 31:17 — Shiva and Krishna: Gopishwar and Narayana Priya 33:39 — Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam 35:29 — Chant-along for all 🔗 Follow & Listen 📸 Instagram: @mindsattva 📸 Instagram: @kanabarmd 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts 🎵 Spotify 🟣 PodBean #mahashivaratri #mahashivaratri2026 #shivaratri #lordshiva #bholenath #harharmahadev #shiva #hindufestival #mahadev #omnamahshivaya