Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with great pomp and fanfare across India. The celebrations on this day are associated with several stories about Lord Shiva, also known as ‘The Destroyer of Evil’ in the Hindu trinity. According to Hindu mythology, Mahashivratri marks the wedding of Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati. In 2019, the auspicious day is being celebrated on March 4. On this auspicious day, devotees throng to temples of Lord Shiva to take blessings of Mahadev since the break of the dawn. The celebrations continue till late at night while many devotees also hold a day-long fast.
In Hindu mythology, there are several stories and beliefs associated with this auspicious event. The festival of Mahashivaratri is the main Hindu festival among the Shaiva Hindu diaspora from Nepal and India. Devotees offer bael leaves, milk and honey to 'Shivling' and chant the name of the Lord. As per Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the 13th night and the 14th day of the Phalguna month, which usually falls in February and March. Mahashivratri 2019: Know About 12 Jyotirlingas and How to Visit These Sacred Shiva Temples Located in India This Maha Shivaratri.
Shiva, also referred to as 'Mahadeva', is one of the famous deities of Hinduism. He is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which includes the Brahma and Vishnu. Lord Shiva is the supreme being within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. In Shaivism tradition, Shiva is the supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe. As we celebrate MahaShivaratri on March 4 this year, we have compiled a list of the tallest Shiva statues in India. Mahashivratri 2019 Vrat Time & Puja Vidhi: Know About the Shubh Muhurat to Perform Maha Shivaratri Puja on The 'Great Night Of Shiva'.
Shiva Statue in Murudeshwar, Karnataka

This is the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world and the tallest statue of Shiva in India. The huge towering statue of Shiva is visible from great distances. The statue is 123 feet (37 m) in height. The statue was built by Shivamogga's Kashinath and several other sculptors, financed by businessman and philanthropist Dr. R.N. Shetty, at a cost of approximately Rs 50 million. The idol is designed such that it gets the sunlight directly and thus appears sparkling. Mahashivratri 2019: Reasons Why Lord Shiva is a Favourite God Amongst All!
The Adiyogi Shiva statue in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

This is the largest and tallest face in the world, made up of 500 tonnes of steel. The height of 112 feet symbolically denotes that Adiyogi gave 112 ways to explore the human system. The statue has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "Largest Bust Sculpture” in the world. The height of the statue, 112 ft (34 m), symbolizes the 112 possibilities to attain to moksha (liberation) that are mentioned in yogic culture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the statue on 24th February 2017. Mahashivratri 2019: Visit These Lord Shiva Temples in India to Witness The Best of Maha Shivaratri.
The Shiva statue at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar