Maha Shivratri 2017

Baahubali 2 New Poster: Prabhas, who plays the titular role, is atop an elephant and looks all set for the battle

Here's what you need to know about Maha Shivaratri Tithi, Vrat Vidhi, Muhurat and Puja Time to celebrate the grand festival.

The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated across the country today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, and many other celebrities, politicians and sportstars took to Twitter to wish everyone a Happy Maha Shivratri.

Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honour of Lord Shiva, with devotees observing day-long fasts. The term Maha Shivratri is derived from the three words - Maha, Shiva, Ratri.

The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha - the festival will be observed on the evening of February 24 this year.

On Mahashivratri, various offerings are made to the Shivalingam. As part of Maha Shivratris Abhishekam, the Shiva linga, a signifier of Lord Shiva's abundant power is given a ritualistic bath.

Baahubali 2 New Poster: Prabhas, who plays the titular role, is atop an elephant and looks all set for the battle

Here's what you need to know about Maha Shivaratri Tithi, Vrat Vidhi, Muhurat and Puja Time to celebrate the grand festival.

The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated across the country today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, and many other celebrities, politicians and sportstars took to Twitter to wish everyone a Happy Maha Shivratri.

Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honour of Lord Shiva, with devotees observing day-long fasts. The term Maha Shivratri is derived from the three words - Maha, Shiva, Ratri.

The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha - the festival will be observed on the evening of February 24 this year.

On Mahashivratri, various offerings are made to the Shivalingam. As part of Maha Shivratris Abhishekam, the Shiva linga, a signifier of Lord Shiva's abundant power is given a ritualistic bath.