Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual renowned international fair that is held for seven days, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. Shivaratri exactly means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva. It is the festival celebrating the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Shivratri falls on 13th night/ 14th day February month. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India.
On Shivaratri, very early morning, Shiva temples are flocked by devotees. Shiva devotees observe fast throughout the day and night. On this day, they perform various rituals by doing rurdrabhishek jaap and pour water and milk over the Shiva Lingam. Leaves of Bael tree are also offered. Religious songs and mantras are held. The devotees chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya".
Yesterday i have visit Mandi , and i am sharing some awesome picture of the festival. Hope you all will enjoy....
You all are invited for this wonderful place and people too.
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It's great to know that India is very rich in some cultural practices dating back to antiquity.... That's also common with some African countries here especially Nigeria.
Culture is life and cannot be thus separated.... I weep when I see religion sweeping away our cultural heritage to oblivion.
Love to be there someday to have a first sight experience with this festival.
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always welcome
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Good post .... I follow you ... I hope you also follow me ... Thank you :)
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