In Pictures: How Devotees Celebrate Mahashivratri with Costumes

By Neha Choubey

| Published: Friday, March 8, 2024, 15:21 [IST]

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as well as the triumph of Shiva over the forces of darkness and ignorance. On this auspicious night, devotees of Shiva observe a fast, worship the Shivling, and sing devotional songs in honor of the supreme deity. One of the unique aspects of this festival is that many people dress up like Shiva and Parvati, or other characters from the Hindu mythology, to express their devotion and admiration. Some of the common costumes include:

In Pictures: How Devotees Celebrate Mahashivratri with Costumes

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Against the backdrop of spiritual fervor, devotees adorned in the iconic regalia of Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of unwavering devotion, strike powerful poses, inviting the lens of eager photographers as they partake in a joyous procession through the historic streets of Amritsar.

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n a grand spectacle of faith and devotion, worshippers adorned in the divine attire of Lord Shiva participate fervently in a sacred procession preceding the revered 'Shivratri' festival, casting a reverent aura over the ancient streets of Jammu.

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Against the backdrop of illuminated streets, devotees bedecked as the revered Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali, their attire resonating with divine grace, join in a majestic Shobha Yatra on the eve of Maha Shivratri, adorning the city of Patiala with a celestial spectacle of faith.

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Amidst the jubilant festivities of the 'Sakat Chauth' festival, a devout worshipper, clad in the divine semblance of Lord Hanuman, marches proudly within a vibrant religious procession, adding an aura of sanctity to the streets of Prayagraj.

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In a mesmerizing portrayal of devotion, worshippers donning the celestial semblance of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati grace the festivities of 'Maha Shivratri' in Jammu with their divine presence, captivating onlookers with their celestial dance of devotion.

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With reverence and awe, devotees adorned as the revered Lord Shiva, their attire adorned with symbolic serpents, participate in a sacred procession preceding the grand 'Maha Shivratri' festival, infusing the air of Jammu with spiritual fervor.

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Adorned in elaborate costumes reminiscent of Hindu deities Ram and Hanuman, dedicated artists exude grace and piety as they distribute 'panaka' (sweet juice) and buttermilk to eager devotees, illuminating the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami with their benevolent gestures in the heart of Bengaluru.

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Drenched in the spiritual ambiance of the 'Maha Shivaratri' festival, an artist enrobed as the formidable Lord Shiva, surrounded by devout followers, becomes a beacon of divine presence as they partake in a solemn religious procession through the ancient city of Amritsar.

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Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Mahashivaratri festival, a devout follower adorned in elaborate attire resembling the divine manifestation of Lord Shiva stands reverently within the sacred grounds of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.