Whether one seeks worldly happiness and gain, or spiritual grace, knowledge and wisdom, Maha Shivratri is considered to be auspicious to seek the blessings of the Lord. It is also believed that whoever prays to Shiva with devotion, will be absolved of all sins and will attain Moksha. For a seeker on a spiritual journey, it is a time of spiritual awakening, evolution and realization. It is believed that whatever is asked of Shiva on this night shall be granted. The Great Night of Shiva is a powerful night, and considered auspicious for the offering of prayers and the fulfilment of prayers. Maha Shivratri is undoubtedly the most spiritual and mystical of Hindu festivals. This year, join us on the 4th of March, 2019 at the Shivoham Shiva Templefor the most spiritually edifying and gratifying Maha Shivratri celebrations in the world! Be a part of something truly extraordinary. Though the poison didn’t harm Shiva, it turned His neck blue, which is why He is called as Neelkanth. Gods danced all night to protect Shiva from the harmful effects of the poison and kept Him awake. Lord Shiva drank the poison to save the universe from its annihilating effects. A pot of poison, Halahala, besides other things, was created during the churning of the ocean (Sagar Manthan). A popular belief associates Maha Shivratri with the legend of Neelkanth. et another story states that Maha Shivratri is the night when Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation and destruction. Since Shiva helped pacify the fighting Gods, the day is celebrated in His honour.Īs per another legend, this night is believed to be the night of Lord Shiva’s wedding to Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva assumed the form of a huge column of fire in between them to highlight the futility of their fight. Lord Shiva was asked by other Gods to pacify them. According to a Maha Shivratri story narrated in Shiva Purana, Brahma and Vishnu were fighting to establish who is superior over the other. The origin of the Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is attributed to different stories. The Legends and Stories behind Maha Shivratri It is not without reason that the statue of Shiva at the Shivoham Shiva Temple is said to be the most powerful Shiva statue in the world. Devotees return year after year with gratitude in their hearts because their prayers have been answered, their dreams have come true. The resplendent 65-feet marble statue of Shiva built in 1995, draws lakhs of devotees and visitors on Maha Shivratri every year. The Shivoham Shiva Temple is home to one of the most spellbinding statues of Lord Shiva in the world.
What better way to celebrate Maha Shivratri, one of the most anticipated and awaited Hindu festivals, than at the Shivoham Shiva Temple?