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Devotees observe an all-night vigil while chanting hymns in praise of Lord Shiva.
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Unlike other Hindu festivals, where after performing the puja of the deity a feast follows, on Shivratri, the fast continues all through the day and night. Some also offer honey, curd, ghee and sweets alongside milk, and light incense sticks and ring the temple bell to invoke the blessing of Lord Shiva. The vrata marks a very high significance for every Shiva devotee, with some opting to even go on fasting through the day without a single drop of water, majority of devotees observe a special fast consisting largely of fruits along with plenty of water and milk which keeps them hydrated.For generations, Hindus have observed the fast with utmost diligence, scriptures say that if a devotee is able to manage the feat with sincerity, Lord Shiva absolves him of all his sins and blesses him with abundant prosperity.Majority of Hindus on Mahashivratri wake up and don fresh new clothes after a bath and head straight to the nearest Lord Shiva temple to place their offerings in the form of milk, fruits and bael leaves. On the other hand, as per the almanac of North India (Purnimant Panchang), festival of Maha Shivaratri is observed on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the Falgun month. Also, the Maha Kumbh 2019 is taking place at Prayagraj and on Maha Shivratri many people will take the holy dip in. Maha Shivratri 2019: Get Maha Shivratri 2019 Latest News, Videos and Photos also find Breaking news, updates, information on Maha Shivratri 2019. Once, on his trip to the forest, to hunt and collect firewood, the man came face to face with an angry lion. There was once a tribal man, who happened to be a devotee of Lord Shiva. As per the South India Panchangam (Amavasyant Panchang), Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the Magha month. This year, Maha Shivratri is on a Monday and thus, it’s significance increases. Happy Maha Shivratri 2019 Mahashivratri, a festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, will be celebrated on March 4 and will be extended till March 5. Maha Shivratri witnesses people worshiping for the entire night. While prayers and vigils go on throughout the night of Mahashivratri, what also makes the festival special is its characteristic fasting or the Mahashivratri Vrata. Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. Temples across the nation witness an outpour of devotees who gather around the Shiva Linga with their abundant offerings to appease Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is one of the most significant festivals for the Hindu community. Mahashivaratri is here, and Hindus all across the world have geared up to please their beloved deity on this auspicious day. March 1 : The day when good saves the world, the day when love overtakes all evil and that is what Maha Shivratri celebrations 2019 is all about.