Mahashivratri

When Lord Shiva takes a rest, Shiva rests for one 'peak' (three hours) of the night. This 'prahar' is referred to as the Shivratri.

Shivratri festival celebrated each year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month of Maagha (as per Shalivahana or Gujarati Vikrama) or Phalguna (as per Vikrama) in the Hindu Calendar (that is, the night before and day of the new moon). On the festival of shivratri offering bael leaves to the Lord Shiva, all day fasting and an all night long vigil.

Mahashivratri Festival

Meaning of Maha Shivratri is the night time of Shiva, and ceremonies are pre-arranged mainly at night time. On the night of

Maha Shivratri lord Shiva and Parvati got married. On the day of maha shivratri devoted people observe the fast and taking fruit and milk and worship of Lord shiva day and night. Perform detailed puja of Lord Shiva, and perform Rudrabhisheka. Chant various hymns & bhajan of Lord Shiva. All the Shiva Temples are fully shined and there are hordes of devotees queuing up to get darshan of Lord & offer their obeisance's at the feet of Lord Shiva on this special day.

Mahashivaratri 2010

Auspicious festival of Mahashivaratri falls on Magh Krishna Chaturdashi or 12 Feb when the Shiva principle descends to Earth a thousand times more than usual. On this day, to obtain the full advantage of Lord Shiva's principle, one should chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' as much as possible. According to the Sanskrit term, Krishna Paksha means the time of weakening moon or the dark fortnight and Phalguna corresponds to the month of February - March in English Calendar. Shivaratri Festival is celebrated on a moonless night

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