Mahashivratri!

21 lakhs earthen lamps on ghat of the Shipra river...

The most auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri will be celebrated with full zeal across the country and to enhance the beauty and celebration nearly 21 lakhs earthen lamps will be lighten on the ghat of Shipra River in Ujjain on 18 February 2023.

The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that they will try to create a world record by lighting 21 lakhs earthen lamps. He further mentioned that he will also attend the event.

The mahashivratri happen once in a year during the time of winters end and when the spring and summer begins.

 It's believed that among all 12 shivratris (night of shiva) that fall every lunisolar month of Hindu calendar, mahashivratri is the most auspicious one because this day shakti and shiva met and got married to each other to balance the energies of the universe in male and female forms.

The bond between Shiva and Shakti is considered as the bond of purity, love, respect, power and oneness.

During this day people observe fast for 24 hours and avoid food and water for a particular time, they can only eat satvik food.

Chanting and praying "Har Har Mahadev" and "om namah Shivay" will be heard whole day during shivratri and people offer fruits and bel leaves to lord Shiva as it is believed that chanting will give blessings and complete desires.