Mahashivratri 2012
Shivaratri is celebrated on Trayodashi of Falgun Krishna Paksha, every year. In the year 2012, this fast will be observed on 20th Febuary. The speciality of this fast is that everyone can observe this fast, a child, women, men or an old aged person.Free Vedic astrology
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Maha Shivaratri Festival 2012
The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi of Falgun Krishna Paksha, every year. According to the scripture, Chaturdashi of every month was liked to lord Shiva but, Chaturdashi of Falgun month is very dear to him.
Mahashivaratri Related Conceptions
Mahashivaratri is an important festival of Hindu religion. Lord Shiva appeared as Shivalinga in the midnight of Falgun Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Hence, this night is called the Mahashivaratri. Fast is observed when Chaturdashi occur in midnight.
Maha Shivaratri Fast Method
On the day of Mahashivaratri, worshipers perform Puja and fast as per their devotion and capability. Crowd of devotees gather in the Shiva temple. The echos of caves in Shivalaya can be heard from early morning itself.
Maha Shivaratri Vrat, 20 Fabruary - 2012, Monday
Fast of Mahashivaratri is very significant for devotees of lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated on Trayodashi of Falgun Krishna Paksha. In the year 2012, this auspicious fast will be on 20th Fabruary, Monday in Shravan Nakshatra.
Legends of Maha Shivaratri
Festival of Mahashivaratri and worshipping of Shivalinga is mention in ancient scriptures with various methods. There are many stories related to this festival. The most famous story is of hunter. Who unknowingly dropped Bel leaves on Shivlinga and received salvation.
Character of Lord Shiva
Mahashivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi of Falgun Krishna Paksha, every year. Lord Shiva is the chief god of Hindu deities. Lord has many names like Sangharak, Mahesh, Bholenath, Rudra etc.
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