Maha Shivaratri at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., 2002

[Photograph of two individuals giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

[Photograph of two individuals giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

[Photograph of Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri and of two individuals giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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. Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period. Maha Shivaratri, translating to… more

[Photograph of two individuals giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

Photograph of three individuals giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

Photograph of people lining up to give offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

Photograph of people lining up to give offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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.… more

Photograph of people saying prayers to a shrive for Shiva 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. Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri is addressing the group. Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period. Maha Shivaratri,… more

Photograph of people giving offerings to a shrine for Shiva 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… more