Lord Shiva Festivals Archives

Arudra Darshan, Ardhra Dharshanam

The southern state of Tamil Nadu is known to observe the Arudra Darshan festival with great fervour. The festival devoted to the diety Lord Shiva, takes place specifically on Arudra or Thiruvaathirai nakshatram day during the auspicious month of Maargazhi. Coincidentally, Arudra nakshatram happens to fall on full moon day or Pournami during Maargazhi month, […]

Maha Shivaratri Festival Legends, Traditions and Customs

Lord Shiva is one of the most worshipped deities as he is a integral part of the Hindu Trinity, the day celebrated in his honour is known as Mahadhivaratri or ‘The Night of Shiva’. According to Hindu calendar Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the month of Phalgun which […]