வலைப்பதிவுகள் — Maha Shivaratri

There is a night, once every month, when Lord Shiva's devotees choose not to sleep. But only one such night carries the weight of an entire sacred season behind it — the night that falls inside Sawan itself. This year, that night arrives on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, and for millions across India, it will not pass quietly. What Makes This Night Different Every month brings a Masik Shivratri on Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth night of the waning moon. But Sawan Shivaratri is layered differently — it is Shiva's night, inside Shiva's own month. Shravan is when the monsoon softens...

Maha Shivaratri, the "Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant festivals celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout India, Nepal and by Hindus worldwide. Celebrated annually with immense devotion, it honours Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Maha Shivaratri marks the marriage day of Lord Shiva. It occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the Hindu month of Phalguna, which aligns with the Tamil month of Maasi. This sacred night is marked by prayers, fasting, and rituals that hold deep spiritual significance for devotees worldwide.