Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated annually with devotion and reverence. It marks the night when Shiva is believed to have performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Devotees observe fasting, night-long vigil, and prayers at Shiva temples, often offering water and milk to Shiva Lingams and chanting mantras. The festival symbolizes spiritual awakening, inner reflection, and devotion. Maha Shivaratri typically falls in late winter or early spring and is considered an auspicious time for seeking Lord Shiva’s blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.