Maha sivaratri

Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to “great night of Shiva” is a Hindu festival largely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal. The festival is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated to venerate Lord Shiva, an important deity in Hindu culture.

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated by people following Hinduism in India. People often fast on the night of Shivratri and sing hymns and praises in the name of Lord Shiva. Hindu temples across the country are decorated with lights and colorful decorations and people can be seen offering night long prayers to Shiva Lingam. Woodapple leaves, cold water and milk are offered to the Shiva Lingam on this day as they are believed to be Lord Shiva’s favorite.

Things to do on Shivratri

• Meditation
• Fasting from Dawn to next Dawn
• Attending Mahashivratri Puja
• Worshipping the Shivalinga by offering water, milk & butter.
• Chanting OM ( Aum)

At Sri Sankara Maatham Maha Sivaratri is conducted with 4 Yama Pooja from evening throughout the night upto morning 6.00 a.m. It is a heaveny sight to see the large number of devotees thronging in throughout the night.