| Facts & Story Page |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| Mandir Of Madison |
that is the very part of a Hindu's life. It is believed that on this day Goddess Parvati was wedded to
Shiva. The Shivratri symbolizes the wedding of the two, and on this occasion the Bhairavas and
other Ganas accompanying Lord Shiva are fed with choicest dishes up to the fill and to their
satisfaction.
Story
Lord Shiva and his wife Sati were in Kailash abode, and Daksh, father of Sati, was doing a big
yagya (fire ceremony). Sati went to the yagya without an invitation from her father. Daksh was very
proud, and out of his great pride, he was disrespecting God Shiva. Sati could not tolerate it. So
she jumped in the fire of yagya and finished Herself.
When Lord Shiva heard about this incident, out of fury, he was on the threshold to destroy the
universe. It was only when other gods interfered and calmed down his anger that it was saved.
God Shiva was now alone and went into deep meditation. Then Sati again took birth as Parvati in
the family of god Himalaya. So, from very childhood She desired to meet God Shiva. In order to
break the meditation of Lord Shiva, She undertook grave austerity in the jungle- all absorbed in
love of God Shiva. So the day was fixed for their marriage, and on this particular day, Hindu
celebrates the union of God Shiva and Parvati.
Customs & Rituals
The celebration of Mahashivratri include bhajans offered in praise of Lord Shiva, offering milk,
water, fruit, incense and flowers to Lord Shiva, circling the lingam, and ringing the bell. The
conches are blown and rousing arti is performed to Lord Shiva.Devotees observe fast on this
day, taking only fruits & milk. And Perform elaborate puja of Lord Shiva, and perform
Rudrabhisheka. Chant various hymns & bhajan of Lord Shiva. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namah
Shivaya’ as many times as you can. Practise Dhyana for longer periods than the usual routine.
Regional Celebrations Of Mahashivratri
The festival of Mahashivratri is observed throughout India including the southern region. Some of
the major states include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra etc
Shiva. The Shivratri symbolizes the wedding of the two, and on this occasion the Bhairavas and
other Ganas accompanying Lord Shiva are fed with choicest dishes up to the fill and to their
satisfaction.
Story
Lord Shiva and his wife Sati were in Kailash abode, and Daksh, father of Sati, was doing a big
yagya (fire ceremony). Sati went to the yagya without an invitation from her father. Daksh was very
proud, and out of his great pride, he was disrespecting God Shiva. Sati could not tolerate it. So
she jumped in the fire of yagya and finished Herself.
When Lord Shiva heard about this incident, out of fury, he was on the threshold to destroy the
universe. It was only when other gods interfered and calmed down his anger that it was saved.
God Shiva was now alone and went into deep meditation. Then Sati again took birth as Parvati in
the family of god Himalaya. So, from very childhood She desired to meet God Shiva. In order to
break the meditation of Lord Shiva, She undertook grave austerity in the jungle- all absorbed in
love of God Shiva. So the day was fixed for their marriage, and on this particular day, Hindu
celebrates the union of God Shiva and Parvati.
Customs & Rituals
The celebration of Mahashivratri include bhajans offered in praise of Lord Shiva, offering milk,
water, fruit, incense and flowers to Lord Shiva, circling the lingam, and ringing the bell. The
conches are blown and rousing arti is performed to Lord Shiva.Devotees observe fast on this
day, taking only fruits & milk. And Perform elaborate puja of Lord Shiva, and perform
Rudrabhisheka. Chant various hymns & bhajan of Lord Shiva. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namah
Shivaya’ as many times as you can. Practise Dhyana for longer periods than the usual routine.
Regional Celebrations Of Mahashivratri
The festival of Mahashivratri is observed throughout India including the southern region. Some of
the major states include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra etc
Mahashivratri Festival
The devotees of Lord Shiva look
upon the festival of Mahashivratri
with greatest reverence & respect.
This festival is celebrated every
year on the 14th day in the Krishna
Paksha of the month of Phalgun.
As per the English calendar this is
somewhere around the end of Feb
or the beginning of March. And this
year it was celebrated on
16-Feb-2007
Shivratri held in the Phalguna
month is a socio-religious function
The devotees of Lord Shiva look
upon the festival of Mahashivratri
with greatest reverence & respect.
This festival is celebrated every
year on the 14th day in the Krishna
Paksha of the month of Phalgun.
As per the English calendar this is
somewhere around the end of Feb
or the beginning of March. And this
year it was celebrated on
16-Feb-2007
Shivratri held in the Phalguna
month is a socio-religious function
boon that fire will not burn her) to enter in the Fire with Prahalad in her lap. But actually Holika got
burnt and Prahalad Survived. This festival is being celebrated every year to remind the Great
power of God.
Story 2
Shri Krishna visited the Barsana Village from Mathura to meet his friends and
Gopies. They gave a big surprise to Krishna by welcomg him with colors and Gulal with a great
festive mood.
Both these items are celebrated in Holi
burnt and Prahalad Survived. This festival is being celebrated every year to remind the Great
power of God.
Story 2
Shri Krishna visited the Barsana Village from Mathura to meet his friends and
Gopies. They gave a big surprise to Krishna by welcomg him with colors and Gulal with a great
festive mood.
Both these items are celebrated in Holi
Holi Festival
Story 1
Bhakta Prahlad Son of king
Hiranyakashipu wanted to
kill has son Prahalad. But
Prahalad was a great
devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Finally the king ordered his
sister Holika ( who had a
Story 1
Bhakta Prahlad Son of king
Hiranyakashipu wanted to
kill has son Prahalad. But
Prahalad was a great
devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Finally the king ordered his
sister Holika ( who had a