Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is seen as the “night of Shiva”, the Hindu god, who is alluded as “the destroyer of bad spirits.” This unique day isn’t for festivities and cheerful making rather its for wordhipping Lord Shiva, introspect and end up on serious meditation. While Shivratri comes once consistently, every month but the Maha Shivratri or the “immense night of Shiva” comes once in a year, just before the entry of spring season in the period of February or March. Its date continues changing each year as it is identified with the lunar schedule. This year, Maha Shivratri will be praised on February 13, Tuesday, and will be reached out till February 14. There are not that much Huss and fuss with shivratri because people generally like to celebrate shivratri in that way only. People from all over India celebrate this day with great devotion especially the women.
Considered as one of the important Hindu festivals — Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with much aplomb by the devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival holds a lot of significance in the Hindu mythology and it is commonly believed that those who observe the day with sincerity and devotion are forgiven of all their sins. Maha Shivaratri, which literally means the ‘The Great Night of Shiva’ is celebrated in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha on the 13th day or the 14th night of Phalguna or Maagha month (that is February or March as per the English calendar). On this day devotees worship and offer sacrifices to Shivalingam as part of their prayers to the god. This year the day will be celebrated on February 13.
On Shivratri devotees observe fast and chant shlokas. They also pray to the gods to absolve them of all their sins. Devotees, traditionally offer milk, water, bel leaves (three leaves stalked in one) and fruits to the Shivalingam. Worshippers begin the day by a dip in the holy river of Ganga. On the ocassion of Maha Shivratri, wish your friends and family members.

* Om Namah Shivay! May the blessings of Lord Shiva remain with you throughout your life. Happy Maha Shivratri, 2018!

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  1. Lord Shiva is the most revered Hindu God and one of the three main deities of Hinduism.
    Read Date, Fasting, Shiva Puja Timing, How To Worship Shiva, What To Do on Mahashivratri 2020.

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  2. That’s was so beautiful and normally words can’t justify actually being there in person, but you made the blog so magical with all your reflections of a beautiful day! Thanks so much for sharing.
    Read What to eat on Mahashivratri 2020.
    and Read my article The Significance of Maha Shivratri 2020.

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