MAHASHIVRATRI (24 FEB 2017)
Maha Shivaratri is one of the numerous Hindu celebrations. The celebration is commended yearly in the respect of the Hindu god Shiva and truly means 'the Great Night of Shiva'. From droning prayers to fasting and contemplation, the day is devoted on the revelation of Shiva and his qualities on morals and ideals, for example, patience, genuineness, non-damage to others and absolution.
The genuine beginning date of this old Hindu celebration is unknown.
Shivaratri is awesome celebration of merging of Shiva and Shakti. Chaturdashi Tithi amid Krishna Paksha in month of Magha is known as Maha Shivaratri as indicated by South Indian schedule.
However as per North Indian logbook Masik Shivaratri in month of Phalguna is known as Maha Shivaratri. In both date-books it is naming tradition of lunar month which varies. However both, North Indians and South Indians, observe Maha Shivaratri on same day.
Shivratri Celebrations
Shivaratri Celebrations in India are set apart with dedication and religious intensity. Happiness is writ huge on the characteristics of a huge number of Lord Shiva aficionados as they begin get ready for the greatest Lord Shiva celebration ahead of time.
Celebrations of Shivaratri started with the break of the first light on the Shivratri day and proceed with all though the night. Fans watch quick and spend the day in commitment and love of Lord Shiva. Numerous admirers likewise take an interest in the jaagran or the night vigil sorted out in different Shiva sanctuaries the nation over.
Shivaratri Celebrations by Women
Shivratri Festival is especially anticipated by Hindu ladies. On Shivaratri, wedded and unmarried ladies perform puja with awesome confidence, as Goddess Parvati who is additionally called 'Gaura', is viewed as the giver of 'suhag' - great spouses, conjugal rapture and a long and prosperous wedded life. One can along these lines see discover ladies excitedly watching the quick and playing out the ceremonies Shiva Pujas on the day.
Convention of Drinking Thandai
Since Lord Shiva is viewed as an austere god, Maha Shivratri is extremely well known with monkish life. Thandai, a drink made with bhang (cannabis), almonds, and drain, is basically plastered by the faithful on the day as cannabis is said to have been of high repute to Shiva.
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