𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧)

The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, and the occasion that Shiva performs his divine dance, called the Tandava.

This great festival commemorates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. According to Drik Panchang, while the South Indian calendar marks Maha Shivratri on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha, the North Indian calendar celebrates Maha Shivaratri in the month of Phalguna.

However, both celebrate it on the same day. Devotees visit temples, worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, chant mantras and prayers, prepare bhogs, observe fasts and wish for Lord Shiva's blessings

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Maa Shakti, his divine consort, for a second time on this night. It is in celebration of their divine union that the day is celebrated as 'The Night of Lord Shiva'. While Lord Shiva signifies Purusha - which is mindfulness, Maa Parvati signifies Prakriti - which is nature. The union of this consciousness and energy promotes creation.

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐕 :sparkles: :raised_hands: 🏻 :triangular_flag_on_post:

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 :cherry_blossom:

"Shivratri is not just about praying; it’s about awakening your spirit and connecting with Lord Shiva’s energy."