iMPORTANCE OF SHIVRATRI IN THE WORLD

Shivaratri is the most important festival for the entire humanity because it signifies the incarnation of incorporeal God Shiva for re-establishing heaven on earth, On Shivaratri devout people in India observe fast which is symbolic of the purification of body and soul. People also keep awake the whole night, and this signifies the vigil against looting by dacoits who have looted human soul of its innate qualities of peace, purity, power, truth, love, happiness and bliss. People visit Shiva temples where they pour milk and water over the Shivlinga, the oval stone representing incorporeal God, Shiva. This offering is poured into a vessel suspended above the linga on which the fluid falls drop by drop. This symbolizes the deep contemplation on Godly versions, one by one, by His children.