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Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri

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Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the 13th night or 14th day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout India and Nepal.

The festival marks the day when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava nritya, the cosmic dance of destruction. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva was in deep meditation and created the universe. The festival is celebrated by fasting and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. Devotees also perform special rituals such as offering milk, honey and water to the Shiva Linga.

Maha Shivaratri is also known as the Night of Shiva. On this day, devotees stay awake the whole night, chanting the name of Lord Shiva and performing special rituals and puja. It is believed that by offering prayers and performing puja on this day, all the sins and bad deeds are forgiven and one is blessed with peace and prosperity.

The festival is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in temples and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. People gather in large numbers to offer prayers and perform rituals. They also light lamps and perform aarti in the temples.

Maha Shivaratri is also a time of joy and celebration. People exchange gifts and sweets. Special dance and musical performances are also held in temples and other places.

Maha Shivaratri is an important festival in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. It is a time to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and to seek his protection from all evil and bad luck. It is a time to celebrate the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva and to seek his divine grace.

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