The devotees chant Shiva hymns and recite scriptures symbolically being a part of the cosmic dance performed by the almighty and celebrating his presence everywhere. As per one legend, it was on this night that Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’ dance - a powerful and divine expression of creation and destruction. Its significance is mentioned in several Puranas such as Linga Purana and they elaborate on the importance of doing Mahashivratri Vrat and paying reverence to Lord Shiva and his symbolic icons such as Lingam. There are several legends that are associated with Mahashivratri. Unlike other Hindu festivals which are celebrated during the day, Shivratri is one unique festival that is observed during the night. The observance of Mahashivratri is marked by fasting, the meditation on Lord Shiva, introspection, social harmony and vigil at Shiva temples.

It is also believed that on this day the Universe evokes the spiritual energies quite easily. This auspicious occasion is the time when divine powers of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti come together. Maha Shivratri is a sacred Hindu festival that is marked by a solemn remembrance of overcoming darkness and obstacles in life and world by way of fasting and meditation. When is Mahashivratri in 2019?Īs per Indian Calendar and Hindu Calendar, Mahashivratri 2019 will be observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha (Phalguna). Mahashivratri in Hindi is therefore also termed as ‘The Great Night Of Lord Shiva’. However, the difference lies only in the names of the month, the day of observing this occasion is the same in both the parts of India. As per South Indian calendar, this auspicious Indian festival is celebrated in the month of Magha on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha.

Shivratri is an occasion that falls every lunisolar month in the Hindu Calendar, however, Shivratri in the month of Phalguna (as per North Indian calendar) is what is observed as Maha Shiv Ratri across India. It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. The observance and celebration of Mahashivratri among Hindus and Shaivites holds immense importance. MAHASHIVRATRI 2019 SIGNIFICANCE AND CELEBRATIONS

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