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Hindu festival dedicated to the god Shiva

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Maha Shivaratri: Hindu festival dedicated to the god Shiva
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna. The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, and the occasion that Shiva performs his divine dance, called the Tandava.

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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 40.68 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, 94 Lakh in a Single Day - Watch [Video]

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 40.68 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, 94 Lakh in a Single Day - Watch

The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with over 40.68 crore (406.8 million) devotees taking a holy dip at the sacred Sangam since January 13. On February 9 alone,..

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Students 'attacked', ruckus at South Asian University as ABVP vs SFI clash over food menu

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'I am a born Congressman': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses reports of rifts ahead of Shivratri event with Amit Shah

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Superintendent of Police (SP) Nitesh Pandey stated that teams have been deployed to locate the missing 'Shivling', with scuba divers and swimmers brought in to assist, as authorities suspect it may..
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