Saturday, February 28, 2009

Shiva Rathri

Maha Shivarathri is celebrated in month of of MAGH.According to some, Shiva was born or created on this day.
Some say this was the day he swallowed the poison Hala Hala, which came out , while chuning the ocean by Devas and the Asuras. While one section say Shiva and parvathi were married on this day. All sections of people celebrate this day. Shivites fast the whole day and go to shive temples, and keep awake the night through recitng OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA and singing/ reciting Shiva stotras. For Madhawas it is a day of festival, they celebrate it by puja and feeding Bramins and Savashnis.Both Shiva and Parvathi are worshiped so they will bestow on us steadfastness , for which Parvathi is known for.In every birth of hers she has married only Shiva.
SRI SHIVA STOTHRA.
Prabo Shulapani Vibo Vishvanatha
Mahadeva Shhambo Mahesha Thri netra
Shiva kantha Shantha Sma raare Puraare
Thva dhanyo Varanyo Na Maane Na Ganya:

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