A large number of devotees gathered at Shree Suvarna Temple in Powai, Mumbai, to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. (Pics/Anurag Ahire)
Updated On: 2025-02-26 12:09 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
Mahashivaratri, known as the night of Lord Shiva, is observed with great fervour in India and other Hindu populous countries
The Mahashivaratri, night dedicated to Lord Shiva, falls on Wednesday this year
Generally, the day of Mahashivaratri falls on every 13th night or 14th day of lunar-solar month according to the Lunar Calendar
Every temple of Lord Shiva is flocked with pilgrims on the day of Shivaratri
It also marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva--the lord of destruction--with Goddess Parvati
According to Hindu mythology, on the night of their wedding, Lord Shiva was escorted to Goddess Parvati's house by a diverse group of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons
The Shiva-Shakti duo is considered the epitome of love, power, and togetherness
The festival marking their sacred union, Maha Shivratri, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India
