In Nepal, the festival is celebrated on the 14th day of the Magha month according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. The name ‘Maha Shivaratri’ translates to ‘Great Night of Shiva’, which is celebrated in honor of the confluence of Shiva and Shakti. It also marks the night when Lord Shiva performed ‘Tandav’, a dance form. There … Read more

“Maha Shivaratri and Army Day-2075” was celebrated amid a spectacular ceremony held at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on March 04, 2019. The Chief Guest of the ceremony, Right Honourable President and Supreme Commander of Nepali Army (NA) Mrs. Bidhya Devi Bhandari paid homage to the martyrs at the “Bir Smarak” before receiving the “Guard of … Read more

Shivaratri is great festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in month of Magha is known as Maha Shivaratri according to South Indian calendar. However according to North Indian calendar Masik Shivaratri in month of Phalguna is known as Maha Shivaratri. In both calendars it is naming convention of lunar month which … Read more