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Feb 25

Maha Shivratri – The Great Night of Shiva 🕉️🔥

February 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm GMT

£20.00 – £60.00

Maha Shivratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated annually with devotion and spiritual fervor.

📅 When is Maha Shivratri Celebrated?

It falls on the 14th night of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Phalguna (February–March).

🌟 Why is Maha Shivratri Celebrated?

  1. Marriage of Shiva & Parvati – It marks the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
  2. The Night of Shiva’s Cosmic Dance – It is believed that on this night, Shiva performed the Tandava, the dance of destruction and creation.
  3. Shiva Linga Manifestation – Some legends say that Lord Shiva appeared as an infinite Linga on this day.

🙏 How is Maha Shivratri Celebrated?

  • Fasting (Vrata) – Devotees observe a strict fast, some without water (Nirjala).
  • Night-long Worship (Jagran) – Temples stay open for devotees to chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and offer prayers.
  • Abhishekam (Ritual Bath of Shiva Linga) – Shiva Lingas are bathed with milk, honey, ghee, curd, and water.
  • Offerings to Shiva – Devotees present Bael leaves, fruits, and bhang as sacred offerings.
  • Spiritual Practices – Chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, meditation, and reading of Shiva Purana.

🌍 Maha Shivratri Across India

  • Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) – The biggest celebration at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
  • Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) – Grand Ganga Aarti and temple processions.
  • Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) – Pilgrimage to Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.
  • Pashupatinath (Nepal) – Thousands gather at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.

🕉️ Shiva Mantras for Maha Shivratri

  1. Om Namah Shivaya – The most powerful Shiva mantra.
  2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – Chant for health and longevity:
    “ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
    उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥”

Details

Date:
February 25
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm GMT
Cost:
£20.00 – £60.00
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https://mavenswood.com/

Venue

The Glee Club Oxford:
162 Cowley Rd, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 1UE United Kingdom
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Phone
4678234654

Organiser

Sumit (The Admin)
Phone
4378796797
Email
taraknathgorai@gmail.com
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