Mahashivaratri Legends
There are a number of popular legends related to the auspicious festival of Mahashivaratri. These legends of Shivaratri explain the popular custom of staying awake all night on Shivaratri while chanting the name of Lord Shiva. Besides, these also throw light on the greatness of Lord Shiva and his supremacy over all other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. An attempt has been made to provide detailed description of these fascinating legends related to Lord Shiva. Please click on the links below to find out more about the origin and history of Mahashivaratri Festival !
» Marriage of Shiva and Shakti
» Samudra Manthan
» Legend of Shiva Linga
» The Legend of Lubdhaka
» The Legend of Ganga
» Lord Shiva's Assurance
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Mahashivaratri Legends
Posted by SMAR at 6:25 AM
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Namah Shivaaya
Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month Maagha (as per Shalivahana) or Phalguna(as per Vikrama) in the Hindu Calendar. http://www.netglimse.com/holidays/mahashivaratri/index.shtml
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