Why is Shivratri is celebrated?

Maha Shivratri is predominantly a Hindu festival, celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva, the God of destruction. Shivratri is celebrated in every month of the luni-solar calendar, in accordance with the Hindu calendar but once a year, in late winter Maha Shivratri is celebrated to commemorate the oncoming summer.

Where in Gujarat is the Shivaratri fair held?

Girnar mountain
The Shivratri fair, held at the foot of the Girnar mountain in Gujarat every year, will be considered as “Mini Kumbh” by the state government, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said.

Can we drink beer on Shivratri?

Alcohol: You shouldn’t consume alcohol or non-vegetarian food on Maha Shivratri. Coconut water: Coconut water should also be avoided. Bronze pot: While offering milk, curd or water, ensure you use a copper pot and not a bronzer one.

Where is Maha Shivaratri celebrated in India?

Maha Shivratri, also known as the ‘Great night of Lord Shiva,’ is a Hindu festival observed by devotees from Kashmir to Kanyakumari with much fervour.

What is the story of Shivaratri?

According to lore, Shivratri is celebrated on the day when Lord Shiva saved the world by drinking poison that emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan. This poison got stored in his throat thus making it blue which is the reason that Lord Shiva is also known as Neelkanth (blue throat).

Which fair is held in girnar Junagadh?

Bhavnath fair
Bhavnath fair is held at the Foothills of Girnar mountain in Junagadh, Gujarat on the banks of the river Suvarnarekha. Bhavnath Fair is one of the important fairs of Gujarat….Bhavnath fair.

Where is Vautha Fair held?

Vautha fair is held at Vautha village of Dholka taluka of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. The place of the fair is known as Saptasangam – the confluence of seven rivers. In fact, only the Sabarmati and Vatrak rivers meet at Vautha.

Does Lord Shiva drink?

In post-Puranic literature, Shiva not only consumes intoxicating drinks but also smokes marijuana. Furthermore, his consort, Shakti, complements Shiva’s preference for meat by consuming the flesh of humans and animals alike.

What is the difference between Shivratri and Mahashivratri?

What is the difference between Shivratri and Maha Shivratri? Shivratri occurs every month, whereas Maha Shivratri is the great night of Shiva that occurs only once a year. The 14th day of every lunar month is known as Shivratri. So, there are twelve Shivratris in a calendar year that occur a day prior to the new moon.

What is the grand Puja of Lord shiva conducted at midnight?

Grand puja of lord Shiva is conducted at midnight of Maha Shivratri. Pilgrims take 7 meter long parikrama of the holy hills of Girnar, before going to the fair. About one lakh people, mainly from Gujarat and Marwad, claded in bright colour come here every year.

What makes Mahashivratri the grand attraction of Hyderabad?

The marching of Naga babas through the darkness of late evening (after 9 p.m.) of Mahashivratri is the grand attraction of this fair. The religious procession of Naked Sadhus features an exhibition of sword fight practices and other interesting activities. Only three akhadas (groups of sadhus) participate in the display.

How to reach Bhavnath fair from Junagadh?

The Bhavnath Fair is held at the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple near Damodar Kund, at Girnar Taleti, 8 km from Junagadh. The distance of Junagadh is just few kilometers from the fair ground at the foot of Mt. Girnar. Junagadh has a major railway station, and is also connected by ST buses to cities around the state.