There are so many stories related to Maha Shivratri that everyone must know. Some of the stories are depicted here. Let’s explore the devotiona ltales.
According to the Vedas and Puranas, at the time of the great mythical ocean churning known as the Samudra Manthan, a vessel of poison came out from the ocean. The demons and the Gods were terrified as the poison had the powers to destroy the whole world. They all ran to Mahadev that is Shiva and asked for help. In order to save the world and the life of all, he drank the whole poison and held that in his throat. He did not swallow it, which made his throat turned blue. This is the reason why he is also give the name ‘Neelkantha’.
It is said that Maha Shivaratri is performed and celebrated as the auspicious day when Vishnu and Brahma got into the majot tiff of supremacy over one another. The angry Shiva gave them punishment by taking the form of massive fire, which spread all over the universe. Brahma and Vishnu then bagan the race for finding the solution to stop the fire. Lord Shiva is the one for who people from all over the world perform the puja of Maha Shivaratri. The story of this day also speaks about the marriage of Shankar Mahadev with Maa Parvati.
On this auspicious day, a hunter who used to kill birds, was once chased by a lion who was very hungry. On seeing the lion, the hunter climbed up a tree in order to save his life. The ferocious lion awaited throughout the day and the whole night for its prey. The hunter kept on plucking the leaves of the tree in order to keep him awake so that he won’t fall from the tree. These leaves fell on the Shiva Lingam, which was at the bottom of that Bilva tree. Lord Shiva was very pleased with that offering and saved his life. This story emphasized the power and auspiciousness of performing a puja or woshipping Mahadev with Bilva leaves especially on the day of Maha Shivaratri.
Shiva Lingam is also related to Shivaratri. According to another story, Vishnu and Brahma searched everywhere for the Aadi and Antha that is the beginning and the end of the Lord. It is still believed that on the fourteenth day of the Phalguna month, Lord Shiva manifested himself in Lingam form. Since then, this particular day is believed to be extremely auspicious. In order to celebrate this day, the devotees of Shiva keep fasting and perform the puja with complete devotion and perfection. Worshipping him can make life happy and prosperous.
It is said that Maha Shivaratri is performed and celebrated as the auspicious day when Vishnu and Brahma got into the majot tiff of supremacy over one another. The angry Shiva gave them punishment by taking the form of massive fire, which spread all over the universe. Brahma and Vishnu then bagan the race for finding the solution to stop the fire. Lord Shiva is the one for who people from all over the world perform the puja of Maha Shivaratri. The story of this day also speaks about the marriage of Shankar Mahadev with Maa Parvati.
On this auspicious day, a hunter who used to kill birds, was once chased by a lion who was very hungry. On seeing the lion, the hunter climbed up a tree in order to save his life. The ferocious lion awaited throughout the day and the whole night for its prey. The hunter kept on plucking the leaves of the tree in order to keep him awake so that he won’t fall from the tree. These leaves fell on the Shiva Lingam, which was at the bottom of that Bilva tree. Lord Shiva was very pleased with that offering and saved his life. This story emphasized the power and auspiciousness of performing a puja or woshipping Mahadev with Bilva leaves especially on the day of Maha Shivaratri.
Shiva Lingam is also related to Shivaratri. According to another story, Vishnu and Brahma searched everywhere for the Aadi and Antha that is the beginning and the end of the Lord. It is still believed that on the fourteenth day of the Phalguna month, Lord Shiva manifested himself in Lingam form. Since then, this particular day is believed to be extremely auspicious. In order to celebrate this day, the devotees of Shiva keep fasting and perform the puja with complete devotion and perfection. Worshipping him can make life happy and prosperous.
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