Shivaratri: Maha Shivratri is an annual festival

Maha Shivratri is an annual festival honoring Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. People celebrate by fasting for a whole day and staying awake all night. They also chant hymns and sing devotional songs, called bhajans. The Hindu god Shiva is one of the three main gods in Hindu mythology. Maha Shivratri , which marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, is a unique festival that illuminates the night sky with divine fervour. It is said that the universe came into existence on this mystical night, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness. Maha Shivaratri in 2025 is observed on Wednesday, February 26. Devotees typically begin their fast at sunrise on February 26 and continue through the night, breaking the fast after sunrise on Thursday, February 27, preferably between 6:48 AM and 8:54 AM. Observed on February 26 in 2025, this night commemorates the divine acts of Lord Shiva, such as marrying Maa Parvati, performing the Tandav, and consuming the Halahal poison. Mahashivratri , the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is celebrated by Hindus all over the world with great energy and passion.