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In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Lakhs of devotees thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Sunday at Allahabad for a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, bringing the Maha Kumbh to a......

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Junagadh stampede toll reaches 7; probe ordered

Six pilgrims, including three women and a toddler, were killed on the spot and at least 100 were injured in a stampede in the sacred Maha Shivaratri Mela in Junagadh on Sunday night. The toll......

Shivratri draws thousands to Kumbh Mela for holy dip

Security has been tightened in Haridwar for the first day of the Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) on Friday, as thousands of devotees are expected to take a dip in the River Ganga to mark the festival of......

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivaratri

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Stars wishes their fans on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a celebration observed in honour of Lord Shiva.Priyanka......

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Q. What is meant by mahashivaratri ?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. more

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Q. Maha shivaratri is celebrated on the night of (Maha) Vad 14 as it is believed that this is the day when Lord Shiva transformed and appeared as the Shivalinga. The ritual is traced back to ancient times when a hunter sat atop a Bael tree waiting to hunt a deer. He kept a constant watch and kept dropping the leaves on the ground. They fell on the Shivalinga that was below the tree. When he finally captured a deer, it requested the hunter to let him go to see its family. The deer promised that it would return. The hunter agreed and he kept himself awake by plucking the bael leaves and dropping th
Anil Garg: A. Maha Shivratri (also called Shivaratri), which means Night of Shiva, is an Hindu festival celebrated every year. The most significant practices on...... more

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Q. How maha siva rathri is celebrated?Please explain,
Anil Garg: A. Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism's most unique festivals. Unlike other festivals, this festival is celebrated at night. This festival is also...... more

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Q. Why do we celebrate Shivratri?
Samson Aseervatham: A. Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri (Night of Shiva or "Great Night of Shiva") is a festival celebrated every...... more

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Q. shiv raatri kyon manaayee jaatee hain,
Rima: A. King Daksha, opposed Sati's marriage with Shiva. At a yagna (holy sacrifice) the king ignored Shivas presence and thereby insulted the latter...... more

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Mutts serving people to get financial aid

Bangalore, May 20 -While the previous BJP government had provided funds to religious mutts without being asked for, the Congress Government will... ...

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Minor gangraped

A minor girl was allegedly gangraped in south Kolkata. The incident took place at around 3 am when the victim and her friend had gone to take bath... ...

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Teenager raped by youths after Shivaratri puja

The search for a suitable boy on the night of Maha Shivaratri by a teenage girl ended up with being gangraped in East Jadavpur, a well-populated... ...

http://feeds.hindustantimes.com/~r/HT-IndiaSectionPage-Topstories/~3/9yC5a2gbr3w/story01.htm

Devotees throng Shiv temples in Odisha on Maha Shivaratri

Enthusiastic Lord Shiva devotees thronged temples across Odisha today to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. All the Shiva shrines... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/devotees-throng-shiv-temples-in-odisha-on-maha-shivaratri_834398.html

The significance of Maha Shivaratri

Today, thousands of devotees all over India celebrated the festival of Maha Shivaratri with great pomp and joy. Here's a look at the significance... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/slideshow_explained-the-significance-of-maha-shivaratri_1809541

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In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Junagadh stampede toll reaches 7; probe ordered

Shivratri draws thousands to Kumbh Mela for holy dip

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivaratri

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