5W1H: Devotees across India celebrate Maha Shivratri
Written By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Mar 04, 2019, 17:38 PM IST | Source: Zee News
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Maha Shivratri holds great significance for Hindus across the globe. The day marks Lord Shiva's martial union with Goddess Parvati. Meaning Shiva’s night, Maha Shivaratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in month of Magha in the South Indian calendar or the Amavasyant Hindu lunar calendar.