Mahashivratri
Posted in: 14th Feb, 2018 Post Category: Blog Blog of Nepal
Hindus are celebrating Mahashivratri today. Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated by devotees of Lord Shiva annually. It is also known as the ‘Great Night Of Lord Shiva’ and according to Gregorian calendar, falls in February. According to Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated in the month of phaguna. The festival signifies the defeat of darkness and ignorance. This year, Mahashivratri will be celebrated February 13, 2018. To mark the day, devotees engage in remembering Lord Shiva, chanting his prayers, observing a fast, as well as meditating. It also includes offering prasad to the deity.