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(Image: Sri Sathya Sai Baba Facebook page) Maha Shivaratri: Significance Most people ask why Maha Shivaratri is celebrated. To understand what is the significance of Maha Shivaratri , we need to understand the essence of why we worship Shiva and why He is shown to reside in the mighty Kailasa. A thorough study of the Shiva Purana is a good place to start. Without equipping ourselves with knowledge through the Vedas and the Puranas, none of us can fully comprehend the glory and splendour of Maha Shivaratri. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says, " Purity, Sacredness and Steadiness is the crux of Himachalam ' - and He further observes that through our sadhana on Maha Shivaratri, 'Deham becomes Devalayam', the abode of true Kailasa." [READ: Where is Kailasham?] Maha Shivaratri: What To Eat on Maha Shivaratri Fasting on Maha Shivaratri is believed to bring manifold blessings and divine protection of Mahadev. For those who cannot fast, keep meals vegetarian, light and sat...

Maha Shivaratri is a festival of great spiritual significance to Hindus. Prayers are undertaken by devotees throughout the night. Yet how many of us understand what makes it a holy occasion? It doesn't have anyt marketing jazz or feel-great frenzy to it like many other festivals. Yet  Maha Shivaratri  is one of the most spiritually powerful festivals you just shouldn't miss . According to Hindu scriptures, observing night long prayer has been declared by Lord Shiva himself. This is cited as His answer when Parvati Devi asked him which rituals performed by his devotees pleases him most. It is also believed that those who observe Maha Shivratri correctly will be greatly blessed and that they will attain moksha. Here are some interesting points to explain the spiritual significance of Maha Shivaratri, . taken from various discourses rendered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. 1. Shiva means 'auspiciousness.' Maha Shivaratri  should be spent in the constant...