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Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, The festival is observed on the caturdaśī (the 14th lunar day) of kṛṣṇapakṣa (waning fortnight) of the month of Māgha (in the Amānta reckoning of months) or Phālguṇa (in the Pūrṇimānta reckoning of months). The…

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2026 date
15 February (Sunday)
Date
Maha Krishna Chaturdashi
Frequency
Annual
Observances
Fasting · Self-study · Jagarana · Lingam puja · Yoga
Observed by
Hindus
Significance
Commemoration of the wedding of Shiva and Parvati Veneration of the Tandava dance of Shiva Manifestation of the lingam

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related to Pilgrimage · 24
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related to Pakistan · 23
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related to The legend of Gurudruha (Lubdhaka) · 22
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related to Archeological origins · 15
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related to Etymology · 15
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related to Fairs (Melas) · 15
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related to Dance (Nrutya) · 14
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related to Caribbean · 12
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shiva shivaratri maha festival night temple day devotees worship also hindu fasting linga observed one temples dance lunar hindus gurudruha

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Maha Shivaratriis aHindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva0.90text
Maha Shivaratriis acompound of three Sanskrit elements0.90text

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