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Embracing the Divine: Maha Shivarathri, A Night of Spiritual Significance – By eLanka   On March 8th, Hindus worldwide will celebrate Maha Shivarathri, translating to the ‘Great Night of Shiva.’ It stands as a profoundly auspicious occasion where devotees devote the entire night to chanting Shiva’s name (Om Namah Shivaya) or singing hymns in his praise. This sacred day falls on the 13th or 14th day after the full moon in the month of Magha, corresponding to February or March in the Western calendar. It unfolds on the night before the New Moon, a time when the Moon’s luminance diminishes. Hindus believe Maha Shivarathri to be a potent period where mantras resonate with amplified power and spiritual endeavors yield multiplied benefits. Thus, they fast throughout the day and stay vigilant through the night, striving to attune their minds to Shiva. Various narratives elucidate why Maha Shivarathri holds such reverence. Hinduism’s ...