Maha Shivratri, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals and is celebrated every year with great devotion and enthusiasm by Shiva devotees across the world. The night of worship and celebration is an opportunity to renew one's connection with the divine.
The festival falls on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha, a day before the new moon. This year, it is being observed on February 26, 2025. On this day, people observe a day-long fast and visit temples to worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. The festival helps people on spiritual journey attain salvation and get rid of their sins.
