Know The Auspicious Reasons Why Do We Celebrate MahaShivratri

Today is a auspicious day of Shivratri. But why do we celebrate Shivratri? There are numerous Mahashivaratri stories related to this event:

The first is that on this day, Lord Shiva wed Parvati. It is therefore a celebration of this divine union.

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Another is that a pot of poison appeared when the Gods and demons stirred the ocean together to obtain the ambrosia that was hidden in its depths.

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Another mythology holds that Lord Shiva held Lady Ganga in his matted hair as she descended from heaven in full force and then released her as numerous streams upon the Earth.

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This saved the planet from catastrophe. On this lucky night, the Shivalinga is bathed as a devotion to Him.

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Moreover, it is said that at midnight, the shapeless Deity Sadashiv manifested as a Lingodhbhav Moorthi. As a result, many pray to God throughout the night.

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