Shivratri Significance

                             Happy shivratri-Om Namah Shivaya

Shivratri is seen as the "night of Shiva", the Hindu god, who is alluded as "the destroyer of deceitful." This special day isn't for festivities and cheerful making yet to venerate Lord Shiva, introspect and wind up noticeably reflective. While Shivratri comes once consistently, Maha Shivratri or the "immense night of Shiva" comes once in a year, just before the landing of Spring season in the long stretch of February or March. Its date continues changing each year as it is identified with the lunar date-book. This year, Maha Shivratri will be praised on February 13, Tuesday, and will be stretched out till February 14. 

How Is Shivratri Celebrated?

There are sure discernments about the celebration. While some make a beeline for Shiva sanctuaries or go on journey to Jyotirlingams, some commend it as the day to watch stillness by droning of shiva mantra "Om Namah Shivaya", going to Lord Shiva, keeping quick, honing yoga, reflection and patience. The impassioned aficionados keep wakeful throughout the night, likewise called "jaagaran".

The major Jyotirlinga Shiva sanctuaries of India - in Varanasi and Somnatha - are frequented on Maha Shivaratri by the Shiva fans. It is additionally celebrated in the sanctuaries all finished Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.

What Is Significance Of Shivratri?

There are a few legends around Maha Shivratri. As per a legend, Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank harmful pessimism to secure the world. Another legend says that it is the night when Shiva plays out the great move of creation, safeguarding and pulverization, while some trust this is the night when Shiva and Parvati got hitched.