Mahashivratri 2024: Over eight lakh devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, with reports tallying 8,11,396 visitors by Friday evening. The temple premises buzzed with devotees seeking blessings from Lord Shiva, forming long queues since early morning.
Mahashivratri is the biggest festival of the Hindu Community - dedicated to Lord Shiva - and is widely celebrated in India and Nepal. This occasion marks the anniversary of the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and also celebrates Lord Shiva's Tandava dance.
Mahashivratri celebrations: Mahashivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the 'Magha' month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar, and marks the night of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
As Mahashivratri approaches in March 2024, banks across India will be closed in commemoration of the festival. This closure coincides with the second Saturday and Sunday, leading to an extended three-day weekend for many individuals.
Discover 5 delicious fasting-friendly foods perfect for Maha Shivratri 2024. Keep your traditions alive while savouring nutritious options during this auspicious occasion.
On the day of Maha Shivratri, Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva is also done in which devotees offer things like cannabis-datura, milk, sandalwood, bhasma. However, sometimes, knowingly or unknowingly people offer things that can make God angry. There are certain elements listed in Shiv Puran that shouldn't be offered on the shivling. Find out!
New Delhi:Millions of devotees on Thursday observed a day's fast and offered prayers to seek Lord Shiva's blessing on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.This festival celebrates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti on the Krishna
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