Mahashivrathri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The meaning is 'great night of Shiva'. The ceremonies take place mainly at night.It is celebrated on the 13th night of waning moon and 14th day of the month Phalguna. Devotees who performs worship of Lord Shiva on Shivrathri is absolved of sins and attains moksha. Shivrathri day women observe fast and keep awake throughout the night. They perform sincere Shiva worship and it is believed to have long and prosperous married life. The mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' continues through out day and night from all the throats who gathered. Many pilgrims folks to the Shiva Temple grounds to observe the rituals and worship. The devotees are supposed to get rid of the evils like anger, jealousy and anger.
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