Great Night Of Lord Shiva

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Maha Shivaratri, "The great Night Of Shiva" falls on the 13th day

of Krishana Paksha of Maagha Maasa (February-March). This

year, it is on March 12, Falgun 28, 2058. This festival is

especially dedicated to Shiva, the destroyer, the most feared and

respected Gods of the Hindus..

Maha Shivaratri is one of the biggest festivals of Nepal. Not just

of nepal, it is also considered to be Hinduism's one of the biggest

and most unique festivals, and is celebrated by Hindus all around

the world. Unlike other festivals, this festival is celebrated at

night. This festival is also very different from all other Hindu

festivals because no special foods are made on this day. People

usually eat normal meals during the day, and at sunset, begin a

fast along with prayers to Lord Shiva. This ritual ends at sunrise

the next day, with a feast to break the fast. Foods in this meal

include foods made in the other festivals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Story associated with Maha Shivaratri

 

 

 

A hunter was roaming in the jungle on the bank on the

Kolidum River. He was chasing after a deer when he heard

the growl of a tiger. He ran as fast as he could and climbed

up a tree nearby. The tiger stood at the foot of the tree, and

did not leave. All through the night, the hunter had to stay

up in the tree. Afraid that he would fall if he fell asleep, he

gently plucked one leaf after another from the tree and

threw it down. At the foot of the tree was a Shiva Linga (an

image of Lord Shiva). Without realizing it, the hunter, who

was sitting on a vilva tree, threw the leaves down at the

Linga. The tiger left in at sunrise. The hunter looked down,

and found that the tiger was gone, and in its place stood

Lord Shiva. The hunter prostrated in front of Shiva and

received mukti-the release from the cycle of birth and

death.

This story illustrates the greatness of observing the ritual of

Shivaratri. Today it is said that whoever fasts all through the

night and worships Lord Shiva will attain heavenly bliss.

 

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Pashupatinath Temple

 

 

 

The major site for the worship of Lord Shiva during this festival is

Pashupatinath's temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. Devotees of Shiva

from all around the world will be flocking to kathmandu to pay

homage to Lord Shiva this week.

 

Pashupatinath Temple >>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Shiva Ratri To all Hindus And Shiva Followers.

Jai Shiva.

 

 

 

 

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