Celebration of Maha Shivaratri in India.
                     CELEBRATION OF MAHA 
SHIVARATRI IN INDIA
Introduction
 Maha Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This 
day is observed on the 13th night/14th day of 
the 11th Hindu month of Phalguna or Maagh 
(February-March) every year.
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An amalgamation of Lord 
Shiva with Kailash Parvat
 it is the day Lord Shiva became one with 
Mount Kailas. He became a mountain – 
absolutely still.
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Lord Shiva Saved the 
World
 The scriptures of the Hindu dharma, mainly 
the Puranas, point out the inception of the 
festival towards the utterly fascinating tale of 
 Samudra Manthan. 
 The churning of the ocean, from where the 
Amrita, the drink of immortality was derived.
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Marriage of Lord Shiva and 
Goddess Parvati
 Their marriage was solemnized a day before 
Amavasya in the month of Phalgun, this very 
day of their unison is celebrated every year as 
the Maha Shivratri.
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Observing Night-Long Vigil
 The festival of Maha Shivratri is observed 
throughout the night in an ideal ambiance to 
experience the natural upsurge of spiritual 
energy.
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Tandava dance
 It is believed that on this night Shiva 
performed the Tandava dance, the furious 
dance of all creation and destruction in the 
Universe.
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Significance of Jyotirlinga 
 Millions of people visit the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva 
temples or their local temples to offer prayers 
and witness the Rudra Abhisekham of Lord 
Shiva on this night.
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Importance of Shiva Purana
 There are clear instructions in the Shiv Purana 
about the ingredients to be used for 
worshipping the Lingam on Maha Shivratri, 
and their specific benefits.
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Significance of Shiva 
Panchakshari Mantra
 The Shiva Panchakshari Mantra, Om Namah 
Shivaya is chanted by devotees along with his 
different names.
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