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--- On Sat, 2/21/09, Devil Angel <abhi@mumbaihangout.org> wrote: From: Devil Angel <abhi@mumbaihangout.org> Subject: :|: MHO :|: Happy Shivrati to all mho frinedzzzzzzzz To: MumbaiHangOut@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 5:00 PM When is Shivratri? This year Maha Shivratri will be on 23rd February (Monday) 2009. Shivratri is one of the most religious festival of Hindus. Shivratri is basically known as Maha Shivaratri, which generally comes on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (lies betwwen Februat and March accoring to universal calendar). maha Shivratri is fully dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is believed to be one of the principal Hindu deities. Shivratri is celebrated and observed only one day and one night only. Maha Shivratri is observed all parts of the world by all religious Hindus. Hindus observe Shivratri with fasting, bhajans, flowers, offering of prayers, sweets, fruits and food. All these collected together and managed in honor of the Lord Shiva and his divine consort, Goddess Paravati. Jai Shiv Shambhu! How to perform Shivratri Puja? Hindus Devotees specially girls and women observe fast whole day of Shivaratri in honor of Lord Shiva and then they visit their nearby Shiva temples to perform Puja. Some of the devotees even do not consume even a drop of water. First of all, Hindu devotees wake up early in the morning and take a ritual bath in the river (Ganga) to perform the worship of Lord Shiva on the day of Shivratri. Devotees also worship to Sun God (Surya), Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Then, they wear clean ane new clothes and pay a visit to the nearby Shiv temple. Some of the good pictures / photos/ images of Lord Shiva (Shivratri)   -- Deevil...... Angel.... ...     Both on the Earth...... Shimlite-the Rocking people __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages Visit Our WebSite : www.MumbaiHangout.Org              Forum : www.MumbaiHangout.net ------------------ DISCLAIMER : ------------------ This message serves informational purposes only and should not be viewed as an irrevocable indenture between anyone. If you have erroneously received this message, please delete it immediately and notify the sender at MumbaiHangOut-Owner@yahoogroups.com. The recipient acknowledges that any views expressed in this message are those of the Individual sender and no binding nature of the message shall be implied or assumed unless the sender does so expressly with due authority of The M.H.O. Group. M.H.O. reserves the right to repeal, change, amend, modify, add, or withdraw the contents herein without notice or obligation. --------------------------------------------------- Note:- MHO is Not Responsible For Any Claims. --------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE From kitchen basics to easy recipes - join the Group from Kraft Foods Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity  2119 New Members Visit Your Group All-Bran 10 Day Challenge Join the club and feel the benefits. Y! Messenger All together now Host a free online conference on IM. Group Charity GiveWell.net Identifying the best non-profits . __,_._,___