Om Namah Shivaya! Happy Maha Shivratri!
त्रयोदशी कृष्ण पक्ष, फाल्गुन
13th krishna paksha, Phalguna
Begins on- Tuesday, 01 March (Early morning)
Ends on- Tuesday, 01 March (Night)
Celebrated by : Hinduism
Origin : India
Holidays: Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to "great night of Shiva" is a Hindu festival largely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal. The festival is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar.
The day is celebrated to venerate Lord Shiva, an important deity in Hindu culture. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas, particularly the Skanda Purana, Linga Purana and Padma Purana.
These medieval era Shaiva texts present different versions associated with this festival, mention fasting, reverence for icons of Shiva such as the Lingam.
Different legends describe the significance of Maha Shivaratri. According to one legend in the Shaivism tradition, this is the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation and destruction.
Maha Shivaratri is known as one of the most celebrated religious festivals for Hindus. Every year Hindus from all over the world are seen thronging many Shiva temples during this festival.
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