Fruits and flowers are offered to Lord Shiva during the rituals. However, some fruits should never be placed on the Shivling. Know what to offer and what to avoid while worshipping Lord Shiva.

A Nataraj statue at CERN, Switzerland, symbolises the connection between Lord Shiva's cosmic dance and the study of subatomic particles at CERN. Read all about it.

Today marks the Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri, a time of spiritual awakening as devotees observe Lord Shiva's cosmic dance and his wedding to Goddess Parvati. Planning a pilgrimage soon? Here's a list of Shiva temples you can visit to pay obeisance: Kirupapureeswarar Temple,

Maha Shivaratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honors Lord Shiva's transformational power. The festival promotes spiritual exploration through fasting, meditation, and extended night prayers. Rituals involve worshipping Shiva with offerings and mantras while devotees seek spiritual advancement and divine protection.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, marks the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. Devotees worship Lord Shiva along with the entire Shiva family on this day.