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| comment | | "parent_author":"",<br>"parent_permlink":"religion",<br>"author":"surajgupta",<br>"permlink":"maha-shivaratri-the-hindus-greatest-festival",<br>"title":"Maha Shivaratri-The Hindus greatest festival",<br>"body":"![shiva.jpg (https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmc6mkEsuGsLwAg15J1hE8bjkWzWf9QVBrGiBeXegpxuEG\/shiva.jpg)It is one of the most celebrated festival among Hindus community especially in India and Nepal. \nMaha Shivaratri is one of the significant festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. The day has many legends associated with it. According to most of the legends,<br> the day of Maha Shivaratri is associated with Lord Shiva and many cosmic events related to Him took place on the very same day.\n\n\nMaha Shivaratri Origin | Significance\t\nThere are several legends which are associated with Shivaratri. Few of the popular beliefs behind observing Maha Shivaratri are -\n\u2022It is believed that during the creation of the universe,<br> Lord Shiva was incarnated as Lord Rudra during the midnight of Maha Shivaratri with the grace of Lord Brahma.\n\n\n\u2022It is believed that Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati on the very same day. The festival is observed as the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Hence,<br> for many Shiva devotees,<br> Shivaratri is observed as the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.\n\n\n\u2022As per Hinduism,<br> the creation and the destruction of the universe is a cyclic process. When the time comes,<br> Lord Shiva destroys the whole creation with the fire of His third eye while performing the cosmic dance known as Tandava. It is believed that it is the day of Maha Shivaratri when Lord Shiva does the Tandava. Hence,<br> Maha Shivaratri marks the anniversary of cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva.\n\n\n\u2022It is believed that during the churning of the great ocean the poison also came out of the sea. It had the power to destroy the whole creation. Lord Shiva drank the poison and saved the whole world from annihilation. Hence,<br> Maha Shivaratri is observed as the thanksgiving to Lord Shiva.\n\n\n\u2022The day of Maha Shivaratri is considered the most favorite day of Lord Shiva. Hence devotees worship Lord Shiva and observe a day and night long fast to please and to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva on His favorite day.\n\nMaha Shivaratri Observance\t\n\u2022the day and night long fasting\n\u2022worshipping Shiva Lingam\n\u2022Abhishekam i.e. bathing the Shiva Lingam with water,<br> milk and honey\n\u2022offering Bel Patra i.e. wood-apple leaves to Shiva Lingam\n\u2022offering white flowers to Shiva Lingam\n\u2022night long vigil while chanting Shiva Mantra and Stotram",<br>"json_metadata":" \"tags\":[\"religion\",<br>\"science\" ,<br>\"image\":[\"https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmc6mkEsuGsLwAg15J1hE8bjkWzWf9QVBrGiBeXegpxuEG\/shiva.jpg\" ,<br>\"app\":\"steemit\/0.1\",<br>\"format\":\"markdown\" " |
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