Significance of Mahashivratri!

                

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Mahashivratri - Significance and Celebration

Mahashivratri is a one of the prominent festival of Hindus celebrated in honour of Bhagwan Shiv. The devotees of Bhagwan Shiv observe fast on this occasion.

Shivratri do come in every month when moon completely wanes away (Amavasaya), But this day marks as the Mahashivratri-   which is the very special day  from the perspective of spirituality    ( Adhyatam).The festival falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March. Mahashivratri is celebrated with great fervour and devotion by millions of Hindus across the world.

In this blog post, we will explore the significance of Mahashivratri and the various traditions and rituals associated with the festival.

Significance of Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is a significant festival in the Hindu religion and is celebrated for several reasons. The festival has both religious and cultural significance.

The primary significance of Mahashivratri is that it celebrates the marriage of Bhagwan Shiv and Mata Parvati. According to Hindu mythology, Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati got married on this day. The festival is therefore celebrated as a day of union, of the divine masculine and feminine energies.

Mahashivratri is also significant because it is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava dance, a cosmic dance that represents creation, preservation, and destruction. It is said that on this night, Lord Shiva reveals himself to his devotees in his most benevolent and powerful form.

Another significance of Mahashivratri is that it marks the overcoming of darkness and ignorance. The festival is celebrated during the darkest night of the month, and it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

Some say that on this day Bhagwan Shiv gets up from his "Dhayan" on Mt  Kailash. 

And this day becomes a special one because of a  significant change in the cosomic forces. On this day the planetary pull surges up and the whole universe radiates or emits energy in upward direction, thus forming the shape of something resembling to a huge shiv Lingam.

People who worship Bhagwan Shiv (Sadakhs) sit for vigil through the whole night do rigours  Dhayan and worship the Bhagwan. At the Dawn of other day they break their pursuit and offer thr sacramentals to the Shiva lingam.

Celebration of Mahashivratri 

Mahashivratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in many parts of India and around the world. The festival is observed by fasting, performing puja, and other religious rituals.

Fasting is an essential part of the Mahashivratri celebrations. Devotees fast on this day and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The fast is broken the next day after performing puja and offering food to the poor.

The Mahashivratri puja is performed during the night. Devotees offer milk, honey, bael leaves, and other items to Lord Shiva. They also offer prayers and sing devotional songs in praise of Lord Shiva.

Many people also visit temples on this day to offer their prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and the Somnath Temple in Gujarat are among the most popular temples for Mahashivratri celebrations.

In some parts of India, the festival is celebrated with cultural events and processions. People dress up as Lord Shiva and participate in parades and processions.

Mahashivratri is also celebrated in Nepal and other countries with significant Hindu populations. In Nepal, the festival is called "Shivaratri" and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.

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