Maha Shivaratri (Hindu festival)
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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, 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.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
[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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
[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 "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.
Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period.
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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
[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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
[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. 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.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking to a crowd 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.