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Shivaratri fastival

 

Maha Shivaratri is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The festival is usually observed on the 14th night of the dark half of the Hindu month of Phalguna (which falls between February and March in the Gregorian calendar).



The word "Maha Shivaratri" literally means "the great night of Shiva". On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a fast and stay awake throughout the night, engaging in prayers and worship. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva performs the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.


The festival is celebrated in different ways across India and other parts of the world. In some places, devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and offer milk, honey, and other offerings to the deity. In other places, people light bonfires and stay awake all night, chanting mantras and singing devotional songs.


Maha Shivaratri is a significant festival for Hindus, and it is believed that observing the festival with devotion can bring blessings and divine grace.

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