Why do we celebrate Shivratri?
Maha Shivratri is celebrated to honor Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Lord Shiva is regarded as the destroyer of evil, and the festival is celebrated to acknowledge and seek his blessings.
There are several mythological stories and legends associated with the origin of the festival. According to one legend, Maha Shivratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, a cosmic dance that symbolizes the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe.
Another legend associates Maha Shivratri with the story of the churning of the ocean by the Devas and Asuras (Gods and Demons), which resulted in the emergence of the nectar of immortality. During this event, Lord Shiva consumed the poison that emerged from the churning to save the universe from its harmful effects, and this is believed to have happened on the night of Maha Shivratri.
In addition to these myths and legends, Maha Shivratri is also considered a day of great significance for spiritual seekers and devotees of Lord Shiva, who see it as an opportunity to deepen their connection with the divine energy of Lord Shiva and seek his blessings for their spiritual growth and well-being.
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