Mahashivratri 2019: Know Date and Significance of This Auspicious Day of Lord Shiva

Team Latestly Feb 28, 2019 05:02 PM IST

Maha Shivratri 2019: Maha Shivratri is one among the most important festivals marked by the Hindus. Honouring the great Lord Shiva, this year Maha Shivratri 2019 will fall on March 4. Lord Shiva is of great importance in Hindu mythology as he is considered the 'destroyer of evil.' It is no less than a festival for devotees all over. Mahashivratri literally means 'the great night of Shiva'. On this day, devotees stay up all night, perform meditation, observe fast, offer milk and pray to seek his blessings. Shiva temples all over are brimming with devotees on this day. There are many mythological legends associated with celebrating Mahashivratri. Let us tell you the date, history and significance of this auspicious day.

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