| One of the
most religious Hindu festivals, Maha Shivaratri falls on the
fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (February- March),
and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the principal
Hindu deities. Maha Shivratri is the night when he is said to have
performed the Tandava Nritya or the dance of primordial creation,
preservation and destruction. The festival is observed for one day
and one night only. Maha Shivratri is universally observed by all
pious Hindus with fasting, singing of bhajans, recital of Sanskrit
shlokas, offering of prayers, flowers, fruits and food that is
specially prepared in honor of the deity and his divine consort,
goddess Parvati. In keeping with the mood for the occassion, here we
present you with a fabulous section on Maha Shivratri that includes
splendid e-cards, wallpapers, recipes, quiz, pictures to color as
also well-researched articles on the history of Maha Shivratri,
rituals associated with the festival and much much more. If you like
our Maha Shivratri section and want to have your dear ones have a
peek into it too,
click here to refer this page to them. Spread the spirit of the
occasion to all. Jai Shiv Shambhu! |
Learn about the colorful origin of the Maha Shivratri festival
that is steeped in sacred legends.
