Maha Shivaratri – The Great Night of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri – The Great Night of Lord Shiva 26/02/2026

Lord Shiva meditating on Mount Kailash

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A divine depiction of Shiva & Parvati

A glowing Shiva Lingam in a temple

Devotees believe that worshiping Lord Shiva on this night brings: Moksha (Liberation) Peace & Prosperity Healing & Blessings

Fasting throughout the day .Visiting Shiva temples .Chanting ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ all night

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Devotees offer: .Milk & Water – Symbolizing purity . Honey & Fruits – Seeking divine blessings . Bael Leaves – Shiva’s favorite offering Milk, honey, and bael leaves on a Shiva Lingam

A devotee meditating in front of a Shiva Lingam

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Staying awake all night signifies: .Overcoming darkness & ignorance .Attaining spiritual enlightenment

Devotees lighting diyas and chanting mantras

Devotees visit Jyotirlingas like: Kedarnath, Somnath, Kashi Vishwanath, Ujjain Mahakaleshwar

Kedarnath, Kashi Vishwanath, & Somnath temples