Maha Shivaratri literally translates to 'The Great Night of Shiva' is the biggest festival celebrated in honour of Hindu God Shiva. Commemorated on the darkest night of year, Maha Shivaratri also spelt as Mahashivratri falls on February 13, 2018. Maha Shivratri festivities are conducted on a grand scale across the country as it marks "overcoming darkness and ignorance." The chants of Har Har Mahadev, Bam Bam Bhole to Om Namaha Shivaya will fill the air on a special day. Being a major festival, people love to celebrate the auspicious day by sending warm wishes to their family and friends. One can also see Maha Shivaratri celebrations with live streaming from Ujjain Mahakal Temple. Ujjain Mahakal Temple Live Streaming & Darshan: Watch Free Live Telecast of Today’s Maha Shivaratri 2018 Aarti From Mahakaleshwar.
It is customary to greet loved ones Happy Maha Shivaratri as Lord Shiva is considered the Supreme Being and his divine blessings can fulfil any and every wish of an individual. We have listed down a collection of Maha Shivaratri wishes with best WhatsApp messages, quotes, GIF images of Lord Shiva send Happy Mahashivratri 2018 greetings!
According to Indian Sanskrit Calendar, Maha Shivaratri occurs on the darkest night of the year in the month of Magha Masa. It is unusual for devotees to celebrate darkness because festivals are all about positivity denoted by brightness. However, Shiva which means “that which is not,” is beyond the conventional and rational worldly thoughts and explanations. According to Hindu legend, Maha Shivaratri marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, who was Devi Sati in her earlier life. The joyous occasion of Mahadev marrying for the second time to Maa Shakti, his divine consort is celebrated as Shivaratri or ‘the Great Night of Shiva.’
Lord Shiva, one of three gods in the Hindu triumvirate along with Vishnu and Brahma is believed to be easy to please. Among the many names, one of the famous ones is Bholenath meaning Lord of simplicity and innocence. When a devotee with a pure heart and complete devotion seeks the blessings of Mahadev, he grants it all. The powerful Lord of destruction (Brahma is for creation and Vishnu for upkeep), Shiva makes lives of its clean-hearted disciples magnificent in no time. We hope the below messages help you in wishing Happy Maha Shivaratri to one and all.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Om Namah Shivay! May the blessings of Lord Shiva remain with you throughout your life.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Let's pray to Shiva and ask his wisdom and forgiveness for all that exists. Wish you a wonderful Shivratri.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Let’s keep a fast this Maha Shivratri so that the Lord grants all our wishes. On the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri may the Lord fulfil all your wishes and bless you with a happy life.
WhatsApp Message Reads: May Lord Shiva shower his benign blessings on you and your family. May happiness and peace surround you with his eternal love and strength.
WhatsApp Message Reads: May Shiva bless you with patience and a heart to see good in everything! May the God grant all your wishes and bless you with everlasting happiness! Wishing you a very happy Maha Shivratri!
WhatsApp Message Reads: Shivratri blessings to you and your family. May the almighty Lord Shiva bless you all with good things and perfect health.
WhatsApp Message Reads: "When life will come to misery, one shall heal it from scratch. When life will come to chaos, one shall save it from being. When life will come to question, there shall be no one or zero and the answer will be Shiva."
On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the aforementioned list of warm greetings about the power and might of Lord Shiva will come handy. Send holy pictures of Mahadev along with quotes and wishes to commemorate the special day in Shaivism. Har Har Mahadev – Happy Maha Shivaratri 2018.
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