Guest guest Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month Maagha (as per Shalivahana) or Phalguna(as per Vikrama) in the Hindu Calendar. The most significant practices on this day are offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Lord Shiva, fasting and all night long vigil. Ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honor of the Lord Shiva, the God of destruction and regeneration. http://www.netglimse.com/holidays/mahashivaratri/index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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