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Maha Shivarathri  Celebrations

Channath dakshinamoorthy temple

Lord Shiva

Maha Shivarathri

Channath Dakshinamoorthy Temple Shivarathri Praying and Celebration

The Conference

Lined Circle

മഹാ ശിവരാത്രി

Vidya Mantram

Shivaratri, also known as Maha Shivaratri, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. The name "Shivaratri" literally translates to "the night of Shiva." It is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Lord Shiva

Shivarathri festival

Devotees observe fasting and offer prayers to Lord Shiva throughout the night. They visit Shiva temples, perform rituals, chant prayers, and engage in meditation to seek His blessings.

Shivaratri holds significant spiritual and religious importance in Hinduism. Devotees believe that observing this festival with devotion and sincerity helps in purifying the soul, seeking forgiveness for past mistakes, and attaining spiritual enlightenment.

Om Namah Shivaya

Maha Shivarathri

Om Namah Shivaya

Maha Shivarathri

Channath Dakshinamoorthy Temple

Maha Shivarathri

Channath Dakshinamoorthy Temple

The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in various parts of India and by Hindus worldwide. It is a time of spiritual contemplation, prayer, and participation in cultural activities.