Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism.

The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Some also observe a fast during the day and stay up all night, singing and dancing to religious songs.

Maha Shivaratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honors Lord Shiva's transformational power. The festival promotes spiritual exploration through fasting, meditation, and extended night prayers. Rituals involve worshipping Shiva with offerings and mantras while devotees seek spiritual advancement and divine protection.

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, honors Lord Shiva. This significant Hindu festival occurs annually in the Falgun month, with devotees observe fast on this day. Wishing everyone blessings and fulfillment on this auspicious day.

The festival Mahashivratri spreads devotion across its days through rituals practiced with spiritual dedication. Lord Shiva responds to prayers made on this day with particular divine grace according to numerous devotees.

Celebrate Maha Shivratri on February 26 with these wishes, messages, SMSs and greetings. Devotes mark this auspicious day by engaging in various rituals, fasting, and night-long vigils to honor and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.