Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri, also known as the "Great Night of Shiva," is observed on the 14th lunar day of the month of Phalguna.
Maha Shivaratri is one of the largest and most sacred festivals in India, dedicated to Shiva. On this night, Hindus chant mantras and perform the practice of Shiva, who is the primordial teacher and from whom the yogic tradition originated. This day is celebrated throughout India and is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal.
On this festival, the planets are aligned in such a way that a powerful natural surge of inner energy occurs within the human body. The unique configuration of the orbits of the Moon, the Sun, and the Earth liberates us from our bonds for 12 hours, allowing us to soar upward toward the infinite sky of devotion, love, and bliss.
This night is spent in contemplation of Shiva, the destroyer of obstacles and illusions. Believers read stories about Shiva and sing hymns in his honor. The Puranas recommend fasting and staying awake on the night of Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivaratri is not exclusively a festival of India. This festival can be called international and not tied to the religious cult of any single country.
It is believed that on this night, our mind, which sustains our illusions and generates an almost endless stream of desires, finds peace — such are the blessings of Shiva. And in this silence, we receive a unique chance to realize our true nature and touch our very essence.
Maha Shivaratri is one of the largest and most sacred festivals in India, dedicated to Shiva. On this night, Hindus chant mantras and perform the practice of Shiva, who is the primordial teacher and from whom the yogic tradition originated. This day is celebrated throughout India and is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal.
On this festival, the planets are aligned in such a way that a powerful natural surge of inner energy occurs within the human body. The unique configuration of the orbits of the Moon, the Sun, and the Earth liberates us from our bonds for 12 hours, allowing us to soar upward toward the infinite sky of devotion, love, and bliss.
This night is spent in contemplation of Shiva, the destroyer of obstacles and illusions. Believers read stories about Shiva and sing hymns in his honor. The Puranas recommend fasting and staying awake on the night of Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivaratri is not exclusively a festival of India. This festival can be called international and not tied to the religious cult of any single country.
It is believed that on this night, our mind, which sustains our illusions and generates an almost endless stream of desires, finds peace — such are the blessings of Shiva. And in this silence, we receive a unique chance to realize our true nature and touch our very essence.
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