Maha Shivaratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the princ
Shivaratri 2024: Time and Date
Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism's most important deities, is honored during Maha Shivaratri, also called the Great Night of Shiva. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Phalguna, which is usually in February or March.
Maha Shivaratri holds immense importance in Hinduism as it is believed to be the day when Lord Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Devotees believe that observing Maha Shivaratri with devotion and austerity can cleanse them of their sins and grant them blessings, including spiritual upliftment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.