Maha Shivratri (महाशिवरात्रि) - Popular Indian Festival

Maha Shivratri (महाशिवरात्रि) is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. Shivratri means the night of Lord Shiva, which is celebrated on 13th/14th day of Maagha or Phalguna month of Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated with all day fasting and all night long vigil in according to spiritual traditions. In this year 2012, it is to be celebrated on 20th of Feb.

A week long Maha Shivratri festival held at Mandi, the Indian state of Himachal Parades every year. This fair has also got its existence at international level and particularly known as International Mandi Shivratri fair.

There are several facts to display that why Indian Shivratri Festival is so popular at international level. Here is the guide, which will let you know about all the facts.

1st Fact: It is said that Lord Shiva get married with Goddess Parvati on this very day.

2nd Fact: On this holy night of lord Shiva, it is said that lord Shiva has revealed Tandva. Tandva is dance of primordial conception, preservation, sustenance and destruction.

3rd Fact: Lord Shiva is known with various attributes like Mahayogi, Chandrashekhar, Shiv Ji, Mahadeva, Neel Kanth and many others.

4th Fact: It’s a real fact that, who worship lord Shiva with dedication and devotion, lord Shiva grants them desired fruits in their lives.

You should also worship Lord Shiva with full dedication and concentration on this auspicious night of Maha Shivratri. God will sure take care of you.

More about Lord Shiva or Attributes of Lord Shiva:

  • Cremation Ground
  • Tiger Skin
  • Ganga
  • Varda Mudra
  • Half Open Eyes
  • Matted Locks
  • The Crescent Moon
  • Nandi
  • Kundalas
  • Vasuki Naga – Snake
  • Kamandalu
  • Rudraksha Neclace
  • Snake Around the Neck
  • Trident or Trishula

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