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Maha Shivratri | In Details by Nations Story

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Lord Shiva


Introduction to Mahashivratri:

It was the time when Lord Shiva used to stay with Goddess Parvati in Kailash. One day Goddess Parvati asked Shiva his devotees worship many rituals to please him but which one pleases him the most. To this Lord Shiva replied that the 14th night of the new moon in the month of Phalgun is his favorite day because this day is celebrated as Shivratri. In this day devotes worship him with strict spiritual discipline. They do fasting over the night and do all the rituals over fours successive three hours period of the night. In the next day morning they feed the Brahmin at first than they break there fasting. This is also said to be the reason why Mahashivratri  came into existence .

How is Mahashivratri Observed ?

Mahashivratri is observed in almost all parts of India. It is one of the auspicious day where everyone worships to God of all Goddess Lord Shiva i.e. Devo K Dev Mahadev . The devotees wake up early in the morning take bath wears new clothes and offer Shivji Milk,bel leaves and Dhatura etc and chants mantras.
The devotees observe fasting on this day for the betterment of their family spiritually and financially. The prayers are done to get their utmost desires fulfillment. Its a day when most of the unmarried girls and boys pray to get good husband and wife . The elder members of the family pray to the almighty Lord Shiva to keep his blessing on them and also for their family members. It is day of great enthuse.

How did Mahashivratri came into existence ?

Maha Shivratri which literally translates to 'Great Night of Shiva' is a Hindu festival which is largely celebrated mostly in India , Nepal and some other parts of the world. Out of the 12 Shivratris in the year, the Maha Shivratri is considered to be the most auspicious one.
There are number of popular legends relating to the auspicious festival of Mahashivratri which throws light on the greatness of Lord Shiva and his supremacy over all other Hindu God and Goddesses. These are some of the fascinating legends of Lord Shiva which tells us about the origin of the Mahashivratri-
1. The Legend of Shiva and Shakti Marriage is said to one of the reason for celebrating this day by all the Hindu people.
2. Some say its because of the Samudra Manthan as Lord Shiva saved the world from the poison that came out during the Samudra Manthan by keeping it in his throat. Thereafter he got his another name and started to be worshiped as Neel Kanth (Blue Throat).
3. There is another legend were it is said when there was a discussion going on between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu on who came first in this universe at that point of time Shiva gave his appearance in the form of Shiva Linga and tested both of them by being a mediator by questing them to find the place were from does this Linga starts. In this test Brahma was found guilty and cursed by him for stating wrong explanation to the discussion. This is also considered to be a reason where Shiva gave his appearance as Linga for celebrating this occasion as Mahashivratri.
4. There is also a legend when Goddess Ganga was helped by Lord Shiva to come to Earth from Brahma Lok. Lord Shiva helped to establish Ganga on Earth . This is also said to be the reason of Celebration of Mahashivratri.


In India Monday, 4th of March 2019 is the day when Shivratri will be observed and celebrated this year.
Below is an story in phrases describing Lord Shiva by Mr. Kankan Dutta.

Mahadev

Nirmal praval apashmar vinashaka Dhyan dhari srijan sanharaka;
Pravati priya tumi Kailasha vasi Shira Ganga dhari tumi jatadhari.
Adi tumeva tumi hi ananta Nirakar tumi he akar diganta.
Vaishnav tuma saman nahi keha; Kalateet gunateet tumi basa har deha.
Amreet tyagi tumi vish dhari; Nilkantha nam tohe puje jag sari.
Vishnu aradhya tumi Rameswara; Nama hey Adideva param parmeswara..!!
Kankan
Kankan Dutta 

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  1. Unknown4 March 2019 at 18:29

    Nice article, it helped me to understand the entire story of Maha Shivratri,
    Thank You for clearing my doubts.

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