Maha Shivaratri is one of the famous Hindu festival celebrated as a day of gratitude to lord shiva for protecting the world from deadly poison. Unlike most indian festivals which are celebrated during the day , Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night.On Maha Shivratri festival day people keep fast for whole day and night.
Masa Shivratri and sawan shivratri is considered to be extremely auspicious and Hindu devotees observe full day fast on the day. Many Hindu devotees perform Maha Rudra-Abhishek puja for Good Health , Peace and Prosperity, Marital Bliss. Sawan Shivratri marks the union of Shakti and Lord Shiva, two of the Universe’s greatest forces.
During Maha Shavaratri Kashi Vishwanath temple gets congregated by the young and old devotees from the very early morning.
Shivaratri, also known as Maha Shivaratri, is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated every year in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the major deities in the Hindu religion. The festival is observed on the 14th night of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March.
During the Shivaratri festival, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a day-long fast and perform various rituals to seek the blessings of the deity. Many people visit Shiva temples to offer prayers, perform puja, and participate in special religious ceremonies. The festival is particularly important for married women, who pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.
One of the key rituals during the Shivaratri festival is the abhishekam, or the bathing of the Shiva linga with holy water, milk, honey, and other offerings. Devotees also light lamps and incense sticks and offer flowers to Lord Shiva as a mark of devotion.
The festival of Shivaratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor in many parts of India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. In addition to traditional rituals, many cultural programs and events are also organized during the festival, such as music and dance performances, fairs, and parades.