आज से उज्जैन में बाबा महाकाल के विवाह का कार्यक्रम आरम्भ हो गया है और देवादिदेव महादेव को हल्दी लगी इस शुभ अवसर पर कुछ चित्र 
Mahashivratri
is an auspicious and important festival of Hindus who celebrate it with
great enthusiasm. The Mahashivratri is observed on the 13th night/14th
day in the Krishna Paksha every year in the month of Phalguna or Maagh.
Devotees on Mahashivratri throng to temples and holy shrines to offer
prayers to please Lord Shiva.
According
to Hindu mythology, Mahashivratri is Lord Shiva's favourite day.
Devotees on this day remain on fast and perform spiritual meditation. In
the early morning, they visit temples to offer milk, water and bael
leaves on the Lingam.. Wearing a garland made from rudraksha and
applying turmeric, vermilion or holy ash on forehead symbolizes a holy
ritual on this religious festival. Holy mantras is also recited and
special puja ceremonies are held throughout the night to celebrate
Shivratri.
Numerous interesting and intriguing mythological stories are believed pertaining to the celebration of Mahashivratri.
In a version, devotees
believe that Shivratri is auspicious because it marks the marriage
ceremony of Lord Shiva and Parvati. However, many believe that
Mahashivratri signifies the auspicious night when Lord Shiva performed
the dance 'Tandava' that led to the creation, conservation and
devastation of the universe.
Mahashivratri is not only one of the magnificent festivals in India but also in Nepal and other regions where Lord Shiva is worshipped.
For
women, Mahashivratri is an auspicious festival. They observe fast and
offer prayers both to Lord Shiva and Parvati to shower their grace with a
peaceful and blissful married life. Numerous interesting and intriguing mythological stories are believed pertaining to the celebration of Mahashivratri.
In a version, devotees
believe that Shivratri is auspicious because it marks the marriage
ceremony of Lord Shiva and Parvati. However, many believe that
Mahashivratri signifies the auspicious night when Lord Shiva performed
the dance 'Tandava' that led to the creation, conservation and
devastation of the universe. Mahashivratri is not only one of the magnificent festivals in India but also in Nepal and other regions where Lord Shiva is worshipped.
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