What is Maha Shivaratri?

An occasion celebrated throughout India is Maha Shivaratari, also known as Shivaratari. "The great night of Shiva" is how the name is interpreted.

From sunset on the thirteenth night of the Hindu month of Maagha, the auspicious period commences and concludes at sunset on the subsequent day. The celebration always takes place on a moonless night because its date is determined using the Hindu lunar calendar.?

Why do we celebrate, sing and, dance to religious songs all night long during Mahashivratri?

It's a simple story. To obtain a sweet beverage known as Amrita, the Gods and the Demons decided to churn the ocean. Whoever drank this drink would be blessed for all eternity and would not die. The Samudra Manthan was the name given to this.

However, while churning the ocean, many other things also emerged from the sea The Pot of Poison, or Halahala, was one of them. Both the Gods and the Demons became frightened at this point.

They were aware that the poison was capable of destroying the entire cosmos due to its extreme toxicity. Thus, the Gods hurried to Lord Shiva to beg for assistance and protection on the advice of Lord Vishnu.?

Some Facts of LORD SHIVA to share with your Kids this Mahashivratri?

1. Shiva is known by several titles, such as "the great god," "the auspicious one," and "lord of the universe."

2. Shiva is portrayed in statues and artwork in a variety of ways. Some see him as a compassionate and kind god who is a good husband and father and who spends a lot of time in meditation. Some see him as a valiant warrior defending the cosmos from evil.

3. In India, there is a massive sculpture known as the "Adiyogi" statue that depicts the head and shoulders of Shiva. As the largest sculpture of a bust (head and shoulders), it is the holder of the Guinness World Record. Shiva is credited as being the first person to practice spiritual meditation and yoga, so the term "Adiyogi" means "the first yogi."

4. Another name for Shiva is the patron God of Mediation, Yoga, and Arts.?

Simple Traditional Activities to Involve Your Kids in Maha Shivaratri Celebration?

Traditions include:

• chanting prayers and mediation
• thinking about qualities such as honesty, charity, and forgiveness during mediation
• fasting until the next day - some people don’t even drink water
• staying awake all night to pay tribute
• visiting a special Shiva temple.
• In India, some people take a bath in the river Ganga before getting into fresh clothes.

It is essential to teach children the value of these traditions and to preserve them for future generations. The essence of festivals is evaporating with the introduction of contemporary festivities.

Educating children about the importance of these cultural occasions is a crucial step in maintaining our customs, culture, and festivals. They acquire essential values and their knowledge base is strengthened by this information exchange.

As a result, parents ought to enjoy, instill in their children the significance of festivals, and engage them in festive activities.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Abhishek Pasari