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[Photograph of elderly men at an event celebrating Maha Lord Shivaratri at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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2002-05-13
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Photograph of elderly men at an event celebrating Maha Shivaratri, which was held by and at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival to worship and celebrate Lord Shiva. It is the most important festival for Shiva's devotees. Maha Shivaratri occurs on the fourteenth day of the lunar month, also known as the waning moon before the new moon, in the month of Magha (January—February) or Phalguna (February—March), and it known as an significant spirtual day as it is thought that there a natural upsurge of energy in the human being. There is no single, definitive reason for celebrating Maha Shivaratri. Some reasons are: to observe Shiva and Parvati's wedding anniversay, to worship lingam (a symbol of Shiva) and receive spiritual rewards, to honour Shiva for protecting the universe by consuming a deadly poison himself, and and to honour Shiva for his triumph of good over evil by destroying the demon-controlled cities of Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. The day before Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe a fast and hold vigils to worship Shiva. On the day of, there is a feast and and festivities.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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