Shivaratri Celebration
The festival of Shivratri is
observed in the honor of Lord Shiva. The name refers to the night of Shiva and
the festival celebrates the wedding ceremony of Shiva and Parvati. Shivaratri
Eve is before the day of Shivaratri celebrations.
Festival Rituals
On the day of Shivratri people observe fast. The
manifestation of Shiva in the form of Shiva Lingam is primarily worshipped by
offering mix of milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc. People chant divine mantras
and hymns in glory and praise of Shiva and hs consort the great Goddess
Parvati. The Bael leaves are offered to Shivratri
(it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides in these leaves).
Shivaratri Stories
According to some legends, on day of Mahashivratri Lord Shiva united with Goddess Parvati. Yet another legend states that Lord Shiva performed the Taandava on the day of Mahashivratri.
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