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Friday, February 17, 2017

Maha Shivarathri Festival at Marthandeswarar Temple Eraniel

Eraniel Marthandeswarar temple  is a old temple built by king ruled the venad and its a famous temple around this area. Every year the people of Mahadewar trust organize the Shivaratri function. on that day the temple will decorated with lights and have special pooja. Also there may be various stage shows and devotional musical party to entertain peoples.

This year Shivaratri is going to be held on 25th Feb 2017, Saturday


Maha shivarathri


Maha Shivaratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Shivaratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year.On the auspicious day, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the ′Tandava′. Maha Shivaratri festival is also widely known as 'Shivaratri'. It means the 'Great Night of Shiva'. This auspicious day is believed to be the day of convergence of divine powers of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. It is believed that on this day the planetary position in universe evokes the spiritual energies very easily. Religious penances are carried out to gain boons through the practice of medication and yoga. People worships lord Shiva whole day and chants "Om Namah Shiva".

Om Nama Shivaya

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