Legends and Mythology behind Maha Shivratri Celebration
There are various interesting legends related to the festival of Maha Shivaratri . According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Some believe that it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri that Lord Shiva performed the ‘ Tandava ’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction. Another popular Shivratri legend stated in Linga Purana states that it was on Shivaratri that Lord Shiva manifested himself in the form of a Linga . Hence the day is considered to be extremely auspicious by Shiva devotees and they celebrate it as Maha shivaratri – the grand night of Shiva. Marriage of shiva and shakti Many of us are aware of the love story of Lord Shiva . His love for Goddess Sati was extremely intense and pure which denied his heart to fall for any other beauty even after Sati’s demise. Goddess Parvati – an unmarried beautiful girl then with huge devotion and lo...