Written by: Eva Adhikari - 29012, Grade V
Posted on: 10 March, 2022
Shivaratri is a Hindu festival, in which we worship Lord Shiva. It is the festival celebrating the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On Maha Shivaratri, very early morning, Shiva temples are flocked by devotees. Shiva devotees observe fast throughout the day and night. On this day, they perform various rituals by pouring water and milk over the Shiva Lingam. Leaves of Bael tree are also offered. Religious songs and mantras are held. The devotees chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya".
I also celebrate Shivaratri, That day I woke up early in he morning. I went to my “Puja Kotha” and worshipped Lord Shiva. I also offered milk to Shiva. In the afternoon I went to Pashupathinath with my father. The temple was crowded by the devotees. I was about to lost in the crowd, but luckily my father hold my hand tightly. We went inside the temple and worshipped Shiva.
