What is Maha Shivratri? Maha Shivratri is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals in India. Known for its beautiful rituals like fasting, praying, chanting, meditating and offering various Abhishekam (ritual bathing) for the Shivalinga, representing Lord Shiva, this auspicious day has all-night-long rituals and celebrations seeking blessings from the Divine through Lord Shiva and his consort, Maa Parvati. The word, ‘Shivratri,’ means the night dedicated to praying to Lord Shiva and as the name suggests, this festival is observed mainly during the night, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
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About Maha Shivratri
Spiritual Highlights
Get the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi by traversing the hills, caves and visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine at the Shivoham Shiva Temple.
Be Enlightened with the Truth by taking the Sanatana Dharma Yatra – the beginningless and endless faith, an ancient way of life.
SPECIAL SHIVA AARTI EVERY 2 HOURS Starting 6 am on 15th February till 4 am on 16 February, 2026
24 HOURS OF CELEBRATIONS from 6 am onwards on 15th February, 2026
SPECIAL SHIVRATRI JAAGARAN PROGRAMME: DISCOVER GOD’S LOVE WITHIN from 10 pm on 15th February to 4 am on 16th February
Light and Sound show after Aarti at 8:20 pm, 10:20 pm, 12:20 am, and 2:20 am.
Disco Bhajans and Dhunni Competition from 2:00 am to 4:00 am.
Why Shivoham Shiva Temple?
Shivoham Shiva Temple symbolizes the sacred journey of a true Yogi — a transformation from being a believer to becoming a seeker of the Ultimate Truth, transcending “Om Namah Shivaya” and evolving into “Shivoham.”
First comes the understanding of Om Namah Shivaya — “O Lord, I bow to You in the form of Shiva.” Then arises the realization of Shivoham — “I am Shiva.” But the deeper truth unfolds as: “I am nothing. Shiva is everything.”
This marks the evolution from faith and worship to the realization of God within — the state of Enlightenment and God-Realization.
Ultimately, one understands that God is not merely a deity, but SIP — the Supreme Immortal Power: Omnipresent, Omniscient, and Omnipotent — present everywhere and in everything.
Special Attraction This Maha Shivratri
Vaishno Devi & Sanatana Dharma Yatra
Vaishno Devi & Sanatana Dharma Yatra
Vaishno Devi & Sanatana Dharma Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi Temple, where devotees seek the blessings of Mata Rani with deep faith.
It reflects the spiritual essence of Sanatana Dharma, symbolizing devotion, discipline, and a timeless connection with the Divine.
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