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Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. Let’s celebrate this auspicious occasion with some easy Maha Shivratri Activities for Kids.
As I was checking the calendar, I realized that the festival of Maha Shivratri is nearby. Unlike most Hindu festivals which are celebrated during the day, the Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. A Celebration of all things Shiva – The Hindu God of Destruction.
What is the Maha Shivaratri festival??
Maha Shivaratri, or simply Shivaratri, is a Hindu festival celebrated all across India. ‘Ratri’, in Sanskrit means night. So, Maha Shivratri roughly translates to ‘the great night of Shiva’. The auspicious time begins at sundown on the 13th night during the month of Maagha in the Hindu calendar and ends at sundown the following day. Since the date of the festival is calculated on the Hindu lunar calendar it always falls on a moonless night.
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2019?
Shivaratri 2019 falls on March 4th, a Monday.
What is the story behind Maha Shivaratri?
There are many legends related to this festival. One of them says that it is the day when Lord Shiva married Parvati. The other says on this day, Lord Shiva manifested in the form of Linga for the first time. The third says he performed Tandava, the dance of the primal creation, preservation, and destruction on this auspicious night of Shivaratri.
How is Shivratri Celebrated in India?
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated as a day of gratitude to Lord Shiva. On this day the devotees observe a fast. Some have only fruits, milk and water. Some have only water throughout the day. This signifies gain of will power and release of all sins. Since Shiva is considered an ideal husband, unmarried women pray for a husband like him & married women pray for their husband’s safekeeping and fast as penance for their safety.
Priests also offer puja in at a Shiva Temple where they ritualistically bathe a lingam, a statuette that symbolizes Lord Shiva. Most people spend the day of Mahashivratri in prayer, meditation, and celebration. Chanting Om Namah Shivaya slowly during Meditation gives Peace, Concentration, and Energy.
On this auspicious occasion, why not teach your child about the significance of this festival and have some fun along the way?
Maha Shivratri Activities for Kids | Damru and Trishul Craft syndicated from parentcenternetwork.blogspot.com
Maha Shivratri Activities for Kids | Damru and Trishul Craft
via WordPress ift.tt/2SUPZIC
Via Artsy Craftsy Mom – Top Indian hobby, art and craft blog for kids
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. Let’s celebrate this auspicious occasion with some easy Maha Shivratri Activities for Kids.
As I was checking the calendar, I realized that the festival of Maha Shivratri is nearby. Unlike most Hindu festivals which are celebrated during the day, the Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. A Celebration of all things Shiva – The Hindu God of Destruction.
What is the Maha Shivaratri festival??
Maha Shivaratri, or simply Shivaratri, is a Hindu festival celebrated all across India. ‘Ratri’, in Sanskrit means night. So, Maha Shivratri roughly translates to ‘the great night of Shiva’. The auspicious time begins at sundown on the 13th night during the month of Maagha in the Hindu calendar and ends at sundown the following day. Since the date of the festival is calculated on the Hindu lunar calendar it always falls on a moonless night.
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2019?
Shivaratri 2019 falls on March 4th, a Monday.
What is the story behind Maha Shivaratri?
There are many legends related to this festival. One of them says that it is the day when Lord Shiva married Parvati. The other says on this day, Lord Shiva manifested in the form of Linga for the first time. The third says he performed Tandava, the dance of the primal creation, preservation, and destruction on this auspicious night of Shivaratri.
How is Shivratri Celebrated in India?
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated as a day of gratitude to Lord Shiva. On this day the devotees observe a fast. Some have only fruits, milk and water. Some have only water throughout the day. This signifies gain of will power and release of all sins. Since Shiva is considered an ideal husband, unmarried women pray for a husband like him & married women pray for their husband’s safekeeping and fast as penance for their safety.
Priests also offer puja in at a Shiva Temple where they ritualistically bathe a lingam, a statuette that symbolizes Lord Shiva. Most people spend the day of Mahashivratri in prayer, meditation, and celebration. Chanting Om Namah Shivaya slowly during Meditation gives Peace, Concentration, and Energy.
On this auspicious occasion, why not teach your child about the significance of this festival and have some fun along the way?
Maha Shivratri Activities for Kids | Damru and Trishul Craft syndicated from parentcenternetwork.blogspot.com