Nepal’s Shivaratri festival draws huge crowds to Kathmandu as holy men and devotees openly smoke cannabis as part of worship.

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...

While most Hindu festivals are celebrated during the day, with a sense of joy and community gatherings, Shivaratri is in ...

Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Feb 15. Celebrate the night of Shiva with Nishita Kaal Puja at 12:09 AM. Check the 4 Prahar timings and Parana rules here.

Shivaratri vrat is one of the most important and revered fasts in Hinduism, and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are four distinct types of Shivaratri vrat: Nitya Shivaratri, Masik Shivaratri, ...

Maha Shivaratri, known as the “Great Night of Lord Shiva,” is the most significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this auspicious day, Lord Shiva pledged to protect the universe, granting all ...

Maha Shivaratri, translating to "The Great Night of Shiva," is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, it will be observed on Wednesday, February 26. This auspicious occasion is ...

Maha Shivaratri 2024 Date: This year, the festival will be celebrated on March 8. (Image: Pixabay) Maha Shivratri 2024 History: The festival of Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with great devotion and ...

Lord Shiva, the ultimate deity of destruction and transformation, is honoured during Maha Shivaratri, which is considered to be one of the most significant holidays in the Hindu religion. The night of ...

Maha Shivaratri is considered highly auspicious as it is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed the divine Tandava dance and also the occasion when Shiva and Parvati got married. Devotees ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Tens of thousands lined up to pray at the ...