Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Varanasi/Sringar, INDIA (March 8, 2005): Hindu devotees bathed in the River Ganges in Varanasi on Tuesday on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri festival. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the event. Some 20,000 police personnel were posted at the site to prevent any mishap. Hindus celebrate Shivratri by observing a day long fast and making offerings of flowers, sweets and incense at Hindu emples. "This is the city of Lord Shiva, people come here to relieve themselves of their pain. All the temples here are full of devotees of Lord Shiva," said Ramanand, a Hindu priest. According to Hindu mythology, Shivratri signifies the marriage of Lord Shiva with the goddess Parvati. Shiva is the Hindu God of destruction and resurrection. The Shiva Lingam, the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva, made of stone or metal, is also worshipped throughout the night by washing it frequently with milk and honey or rosewater while chanting hymns. In Srinagar city, Kashmiri Pandits thronged temples to pray for their families and loved ones. (ANI) SOURCE: Kerala News, ANI URL: http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php? action=fullnews&id=82113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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