Rudraksha-Ratna
1 st Feb. 2017
Mahashivratri 2017- the Great Night of Awakening to One’ s Self
When it comes to the Indian festivals, MahaShivratri is celebrated by masses across all the states in India. It is falling on February 24, 2017, Friday. Thousands of people celebrate this festival by observing fast and keeping vigil( Jaagran); staying awake the whole night. During this festival, stories from the Shiva Purana are read and narrated. Bhajans of Lord Shiva are sung and Shiv Puja is performed. The glory of Lord Shiva is mentioned in the various Vedic scriptures. In the Rig Veda, He is described as the Deity of destruction of Cosmos. In the Satarudriay section of the Yajur Veda, He is described as Rudra( anger personified).
Although Lord Shiva can be worshiped anytime with humility but Maha Shivaratri has a special significance. During this festival, the atmosphere is super charged with shiva-tattvas that energise the minds of yogis and sadhakas( devotees).