Shivaratri

Shivaratri, also known as Maha Shivaratri, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the religion's principal deities. Celebrated annually, it honors Shiva’s cosmic energy and his role as the destroyer and transformer in the universe. Devotees observe the night through fasting, meditation, and prayer, often staying awake to vigil. Temples are decorated, and offerings are made to Shiva lingams—symbolic representations of the deity. The festival embodies spiritual reflection, renewal, and devotion, emphasizing the importance of inner purity and the power of divine consciousness in personal and cosmic transformation.