Mahashivaratri: Devotion, prayer, and rituals

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the festival sees thousands of devotees gather at Pashupatinath Temple, celebrating the Hindu god.

Mahashivaratri, known as the ‘Great night of Lord Shiva’, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Devotees observe the night by staying awake, lighting oil lamps, praying, worshipping, and meditating, especially in the Pashupatinath temple area, as a mark of reverence for Lord Shiva.