Home  Contact Us  Link to Us  Holiday Calendar Refer This Page One of the most religious Hindu festivals, Maha Shivaratri falls on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (February- March), and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the principal Hindu deities. Maha Shivratri is the night when he is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. The festival is observed for one day and one night only. Maha Shivratri is universally observed by all pious Hindus with fasting, singing of bhajans, recital of Sanskrit shlokas, offering of prayers, flowers, fruits and food that is specially prepared in honor of the deity and his divine consort, goddess Parvati. In keeping with the mood for the occassion, here we present you with a fabulous section on Maha Shivratri that includes splendid e-cards, wallpapers, recipes, quiz, pictures to color as also well-researched articles on the history of Maha Shivratri, rituals associated with the festival and much much more. If you like our Maha Shivratri section and want to have your dear ones have a peek into it too, click here to refer this page to them. Spread the spirit of the occasion to all. Jai Shiv Shambhu! History of Shivratri Learn about the colorful origin of the Maha Shivratri festival that is steeped in sacred legends. About Lord Shiva Acquaint yourself with Lord Shiva and know the unique position He enjoys in the hierarchy of the Hindu pantheon. Celebration Know how and when Maha Shivratri is observed and the ways in which Lord Shiva is worshipped on this great night. Greetings Send festive greetings and hearty wishes to your near ones with these exquisite e-cards themed to Shivratri. Wallpapers Fantastic wallpapers themed to Shivratri to adorn your PC screen with and even send to your loved ones. Virtual Lord Shiva Worship Offer an online worship to Lord Shiva and receive his blessings on this Maha Shivratri. Pictures to Color Print out these attractive images of Lord Shiva and color them as they should be. Shivratri Craft Ideas Use these easy, assistive ideas to make lovely crafts on Shivratri with simple materials. Click Here Fasting on Shivratri Know why fasting is an important Shivaratri tradition and how it is observed by religious Hindus. Click Here Famous Shiv Temples Take a virtual trip to some of the renowned temples around the world dedicated to Lord Shiva. Click Here Puzzle Activities Add more fun into your Shivratri festivities with these exciting puzzle activities. Click Here 108 Names of Shiva These 108 Sanskrit words are names of Lord Shiva and each signify one of His particular attributes. Click Here Legends of Shivratri Enlighten yourself about the fascinating legends associated with Shivaratri. Click Here Rituals of Maha Shivratri Know about the origin and the significance of the different customs observed on Maha Shivratri. Click Here Shiv Linga Know the true significance of the Shiv Linga, the greatest symbol attached to Lord Shiva and Shivaratri celebrations. Click Here Shiva Bhajans Go through the lines of these beautiful Shiva Bhajans and sing praises of Lord Shiva on this MahaShivaratri. Click Here Shivratri Quiz Atempt these questions on Lord Shiva and Shivratri and find out your knowledge about the festival. Click Here Shivratri Recipes Break your Shivratri fast with these light recipes that are easy to prepare yet great to taste. Click Here The Attributes of Lord Shiva Read about the different attributes of Lord Shiva, each of which signify a different aspect of his Supreme Being. Click Here