What to do on Mahashivratri 2023 & Why to Celebrate Shivratri

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the three major deities in Hinduism.

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It is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark half of the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March.

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According to legend, on this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married, and hence it is considered an auspicious day for devotees to worship them.

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It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava dance, a cosmic dance of creation and destruction.

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The festival is celebrated by devotees all over India by fasting, offering prayers and performing rituals.

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Devotees usually keep a strict fast on this day and offer bilva leaves, milk, honey and other offerings to Lord Shiva.

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Many people also visit Shiva temples and perform Rudra Abhishekam, a special worship ceremony, to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

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Mahashivratri is considered to be one of the most important festivals in Hinduism and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.

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It is believed that observing the festival with sincerity and devotion can help one attain spiritual liberation and remove all sins.

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