Avtar Bhat Shiv Rishi, Dr Mark Dyczkowski who left his physical frame on February 2 inBanaras near the holy Ganga was a great scholar who has made tremendous contribution to Kashmiri Shaivism.

The opening sutra of Shiv Sutras of Kashmir Shaivism is 'Chaitanyam Atma', meaning atman becoming aware of Itself. Shivratri signifies union of atman with the Self and is observed with meditation ...