Shina Utavani

Shivratri is an important Indian festival. It is celebrated in regards to Lord Shiva’s worship. It has accorded a lot of significance in Hindu mythology. Shivratri is observed once in every month (on the month's 13th night/14th day) but Mahashivratri is celebrated once in a year (the month of February/March, or phalgun). The festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm. Devotees observe various fasts and pujas on this day. Mahashivratri is celebrated on the fourth day of the Phalguna month of the Hindu calendar. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. The festival commemorates their marriage. Unmarried girls fast and pray to Lord Shiva for an ideal husband. Some people also celebrate this festival by maintaining a "jaagaran", an all-night vigil and prayers offering to Lord Shiva. Fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk are offered to Lord Shiva. The Hindu mantra- Om Namah Shivaya is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples on this day. It is believed that a person who performs sincere worship to Lord Shiva on this day is relieved from all the sins and attains moksha. Some believe that on this day, Lord Shiva consumed the poison to save the world. Others believe that it is the night when Lord Shiva performed the heavenly dance of creation and perseverance.

This is a story of Parvati, Shiva and Shivratri.

Shivratri

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dhanteras

Kali Chaudas

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shivratri

eid ul fitr

republic day

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Navratri

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shivratri stories

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Shivratri

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