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Maha Shivratri :Om Namah Shivaya | Blogged by Hrishabh Kashyap

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Maha Shivratri  is a  Hindu  festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord  Shiva .It is also known as padmarajarathri. Shivaratri literally means  the great night of Shiva  or  the night of Shiva . .  It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the  Maagha  or  Phalguna  month of the  Hindu calendar .   The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of  Bael  or  Bilva / Vilvam  leaves to  Lord Shiva , all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil. All through the day the devotees, chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord "Om Namah Shivaya". On Mahashivratri, Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On this day, in all Shiva temples, the most auspicious Lingodbhava puja is performed during this time.  In Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple is very famous for celebration of Shivratri. Here are some still Shot of Lord Shi...